Category Archives: Passion & Peril

Sleepyhead Marketing (oh, yeah, that novel I wrote)

Posted on June 21, 2010 by madinpursuit

Last summer I was all about marketing my book, gearing up for cold calls to libraries and yakkety-yak to book clubs. Then we went on vacation in September and I came back totally focused on new writing. So here we … Continue reading →

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Updated "Passion & Peril" Website

Posted on August 26, 2009 by madinpursuit

Revised design, new photo (bottle of beer cropped out), and updated retailers. Writers are talking about their “author platforms” these days, so I’m hip. Take a look at PassionAndPeril.com>>> If you catch any typos or have any ideas how to … Continue reading →

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New Book Trailer Up

Posted on August 25, 2009 by madinpursuit

While everyone is doing video promos for their books, I’m stuck back on radio — though it’s a little tricky to upload radio to YouTube, so I need at least one visual. My friend Lesley pointed out that radio was … Continue reading →

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Tips for publishing ebooks

Posted on August 20, 2009 by madinpursuit

Reformatting my novel for yet another new ebook outlet seems like my life’s work these days. As soon as I think my work is done — hey! another opportunity — and another fun day of cursing at software and generally … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Self-Publishing

Posted on August 11, 2009 by madinpursuit

Since I chose to self-publish my novel, I find myself defending that choice to fellow writers who still think it should be only a last resort — after you’ve been rejected by all the real publishers. On a writers’ forum … Continue reading →

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eBook Authoring: Just Shoot Me

Posted on August 6, 2009 by madinpursuit

I’m on the last leg of my book distribution journey as I prepare electronic versions of “Passion and Peril” for Lightning Source. I’m getting the feel for what it means to be a pioneer out here in the Wild West … Continue reading →

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So, Susan, what is your book about?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by madinpursuit

I’m torturing myself by sitting in front of a video camera and interviewing myself.  I even put on eye make-up and lipstick. I spent half the morning writing “conversational” answers to the question “what’s your book about?” I’m such a … Continue reading →

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isbn 9780984129218

Posted on July 27, 2009 by madinpursuit

Some people do vanity Googles on their name. I do it on my novel’s ISBN.* And, baby, I may be having a quiet summer in cool clammy Rochester, but my book is everywhere! DealOz tells me that I’m available new … Continue reading →

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Writers Use Social Networking

Posted on July 19, 2009 by madinpursuit

I’m dazzled by the number of resources for writers and authors. Friday on Goodreads I posted this: This morning I sat down to try to clear my head about all the social networking sites I’m trying to keep up with … Continue reading →

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Novel Promo Video #1

Posted on July 10, 2009 by madinpursuit

Here is the first video promo of “Passion and Peril on the Silk Road.” If you’re getting this blog by email, you may have to go visit the site directly to see it. Or go to YouTube>>> at the madinpursuit … Continue reading →

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