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Post by Lily on Aug 4, 2011 13:27:59 GMT -5
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Post by Richard on Aug 4, 2011 13:43:24 GMT -5
Appreciate the link Lily.
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Post by Lily on Aug 9, 2011 13:21:55 GMT -5
I haven't read your book yet, Richard, although I will when time permits. But I would like to add this about organised religion vis a vis individual worship. Jesus said that the way to everlasting life was through Him. He did not say through the church.
This also tips on its head the politically correct "universalism", which states that all "good" people will go to heaven whether they are Christians or not. Well no, that's not what Jesus said. You cannot be a universalist and a Christian, it's a contradiction in terms.
A belief in Jesus Christ, sans the church, is just fine.
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Post by Richard on Aug 9, 2011 13:38:06 GMT -5
But I would like to add this about organised religion vis a vis individual worship. Jesus said that the way to everlasting life was through Him. He did not say through the church. This also tips on its head the politically correct "universalism", which states that all "good" people will go to heaven whether they are Christians or not. Well no, that's not what Jesus said. You cannot be a universalist and a Christian, it's a contradiction in terms. A belief in Jesus Christ, sans the church, is just fine. Bingo! On another note, the college I attended accepted a copy for their library. They had me autograph it, and said they would put it in the local city's Rare section. Several other libraries from surrounding cities accepted copies and I have a few indie book stories considering carrying it, along with a commitment by a local Hastings book store. Barnes and Noble carries it online, but they can't carry POD titles in their store. Something to keep in mind for authors when they decide to go POD. They were quite friendly, and willing to set up a book signing if it was available through their warehouse and not a POD publication. They said if I ever use a traditional publisher to come back and they would get it on the shelf. |
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Post by Lily on Aug 13, 2011 11:16:47 GMT -5
Non fiction is a hard sell unless the author has degrees in the subject a mile long.
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Post by Richard on Aug 13, 2011 11:29:27 GMT -5
Non fiction is a hard sell unless the author has degrees in the subject a mile long. Generally, yes. But this book deals with why that is unnecessary on this subject. Of course, only a reader would know that. One of the challenges with this book, is that it does not fit into religious stores. They have an agenda in their trade, this does not support that agenda per se. Where degrees are not necessary are in niche areas of non-fiction. If you have a local bookstore that covers local history, then this can be a great market for you as you have your promotion. It might not lead to nationwide, or even worldwide, recognition, but it can pay some bills and establish your credentials. All you have to do is the research. If there is a national park, or heavily visited site in your area, they generally have gift shops outside of the park's control. Either way, books on theme matter dealing with the attraction can be sold on a 60/40 basis with shop owners. This is one deal I currently have even though it is not about a local attraction. Unfortunately, personalities and salesman like Kevin Trudeau give non-credentialed non-fiction writers a bad name. |
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Post by Lily on Aug 13, 2011 12:05:42 GMT -5
Have you approached the TV talk shows, Richard, or radio? If you could get exposure like that it would be great.
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Post by Richard on Aug 13, 2011 12:53:03 GMT -5
Have you approached the TV talk shows, Richard, or radio? If you could get exposure like that it would be great. No. I may try radio at some point. That is just one thing that is not in my nature. I will promote it as I have been. I have some good things going. It has only been out for a month, and it is not what I make a living at. I realize the successful authors are ones who can promote themselves. My motivation is just not in that area. If the book never reaches much on an audience, then it doesn't. I'm okay with that. |
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Post by Richard on Aug 13, 2011 12:59:25 GMT -5
Non fiction is a hard sell unless the author has degrees in the subject a mile long. After looking at so many publishers, and forums, it seems Romance writing is almost a 25% share of the industry. Maybe I'll give that a try. ;D |
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Post by Lily on Aug 13, 2011 13:05:19 GMT -5
Have you approached the TV talk shows, Richard, or radio? If you could get exposure like that it would be great. No. I may try radio at some point. That is just one thing that is not in my nature. I know what you mean, it's not in mine either. I couldn't do the TV or radio thing, or even a book signing. I'm a very private person. The last thing I want is for the neighbours to know my business. I'd feel totally exposed.  I've always operated on the "keep everything in it's place" policy, which includes not getting into personal relationships with business associates, or getting too friendly with neighbours. Just a friendly "Hello, lovely day," and keep walking, is the best bet. So you can see how book promoting would be like suddenly springing out of the closet for me. EXPOSED!!!! Oh yikes. |
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Post by Lily on Aug 13, 2011 13:17:39 GMT -5
Non fiction is a hard sell unless the author has degrees in the subject a mile long. After looking at so many publishers, and forums, it seems Romance writing is almost a 25% share of the industry. Maybe I'll give that a try. ;D Well there you go! Romance is a niche that most of us have hands on experience with. (Pun not intended :-) And no formal credentials are required. I don't read Romance novels, and couldn't write it, but I do have a line of Erotica, under a different penname, of course. And yes, it is true about sex selling. It certainly does. |
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Post by Lily on Aug 13, 2011 19:13:43 GMT -5
One of the challenges with this book, is that it does not fit into religious stores. They have an agenda in their trade, this does not support that agenda per se. How about the New Age book stores and magazines? |
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Post by Richard on Aug 13, 2011 20:09:15 GMT -5
I was thinking of the metaphysical type stores but didn't think it fit there either. I may contact one and see what they say.
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Post by pariah on Aug 13, 2011 23:12:23 GMT -5
Does that statistic include erotica?
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Post by Richard on Aug 14, 2011 10:04:30 GMT -5
Does that statistic include erotica? The number was off the top of my head. It just seems like a large portion of author related interest is in this area. I would agree with Lily, sex sells. Mild or graphic. |
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