tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post1249821954645766715..comments2024-03-04T12:32:12.434-08:00Comments on Gwen Gardner, Author: Marketing Paranormal Romance By An Expert!Gwen Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-35917541901279410132013-05-21T16:11:54.773-07:002013-05-21T16:11:54.773-07:00I have written a paranormal romance but every agen...I have written a paranormal romance but every agent I look at says that they aren't looking for paranormal romance. Any advice? Self publish? Are there still agents looking for it? Shelve it for 5 years? Give up!!! ANy advice greatly received!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-30163544622673503912013-02-14T16:02:35.470-08:002013-02-14T16:02:35.470-08:00Candilynn and Jamie, thank you both! :)Candilynn and Jamie, thank you both! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-23501974556765474012013-02-14T15:40:24.172-08:002013-02-14T15:40:24.172-08:00Those are some grreeeaaaat tips!!!!!Those are some grreeeaaaat tips!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-54811434982054520162013-02-14T09:42:06.345-08:002013-02-14T09:42:06.345-08:00Wow, some fabulous advice, Christine!! LOVE #5!Wow, some fabulous advice, Christine!! LOVE #5!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-21909546962897264842013-02-14T09:04:29.076-08:002013-02-14T09:04:29.076-08:00Angela, thanks! It was so much fun to write.
Grae...Angela, thanks! It was so much fun to write.<br /><br />Graeme, thank you. Now if only I could afford to do giveaways like that!<br /><br />Medeia and Meradeth, thanks!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-88905562202178733102013-02-14T06:27:42.338-08:002013-02-14T06:27:42.338-08:00Great advice--thanks for sharing!Great advice--thanks for sharing!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-33666604233864255572013-02-14T03:35:53.033-08:002013-02-14T03:35:53.033-08:00Great tips. I especially like 4 and 5. Great tips. I especially like 4 and 5. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-73216541667262993722013-02-13T22:19:16.073-08:002013-02-13T22:19:16.073-08:00Fantastic advice that I plan to follow. I love the...Fantastic advice that I plan to follow. I love the idea of doing something unusual with giveaways. Thanks Gwen and Christine :)Graeme Inghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641039815141105076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-88759193485880924522013-02-13T20:47:28.886-08:002013-02-13T20:47:28.886-08:00Modern day dragon slaying is such an awesome conce...Modern day dragon slaying is such an awesome concept, although I adore dragons :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-85727295582199092802013-02-13T19:31:11.039-08:002013-02-13T19:31:11.039-08:00Thanks, Shelley! It certainly is.Thanks, Shelley! It certainly is.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-53997007574788558942013-02-13T16:17:57.260-08:002013-02-13T16:17:57.260-08:00Excellent advice. Getting your name and book out t...Excellent advice. Getting your name and book out there is important even though it can be scary.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-12595923700934468592013-02-13T16:00:36.224-08:002013-02-13T16:00:36.224-08:00Mary, thank you! I'm trying. Marketing is so h...Mary, thank you! I'm trying. Marketing is so hit and miss.<br /><br />Carol, that would be awesome! Hehehe!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-19700737351512599532013-02-13T14:56:03.867-08:002013-02-13T14:56:03.867-08:00This was a cool post. So since I write crime ficti...This was a cool post. So since I write crime fiction with romance, maybe I could offer a set of handcuffs as a prize. The winner could then use them for whichever part of my blended genre she chose :)<br /><br />Hi, Gwen!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-87908679384338056072013-02-13T13:00:30.936-08:002013-02-13T13:00:30.936-08:00It's a great genre, Christine. Looks like you&...It's a great genre, Christine. Looks like you're tapping into it well.<br /><br />Waving at Gwen.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-43032199290452256912013-02-13T12:12:21.771-08:002013-02-13T12:12:21.771-08:00Thank you, everyone. I'm happy to pass on anyt...Thank you, everyone. I'm happy to pass on anything I know, but marketing is tricky. What works for one person might not for another.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-43385744267537970622013-02-13T12:03:54.597-08:002013-02-13T12:03:54.597-08:00Congrats, Christine.
There are countless websites...Congrats, Christine.<br /><br />There are countless websites and blogs dedicated to the genre for those who will look.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-75074700561307511792013-02-13T10:41:46.973-08:002013-02-13T10:41:46.973-08:00Congrats Christine!!!
1303 sounds awesome!Congrats Christine!!!<br />1303 sounds awesome!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-15755017281828786122013-02-13T09:34:50.801-08:002013-02-13T09:34:50.801-08:00Congratulations, Christine!
Wish there were more s...Congratulations, Christine!<br />Wish there were more sites for science fiction.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-65210680154241123622013-02-13T09:26:02.407-08:002013-02-13T09:26:02.407-08:00Great tips. I've had some amazing reviews from...Great tips. I've had some amazing reviews from book review sites that I think have helped sales.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-11936880773840599232013-02-13T09:10:11.527-08:002013-02-13T09:10:11.527-08:00Good advice! I like the chemistry between the cha...Good advice! I like the chemistry between the characters. Great excerpt!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-46689350890220541782013-02-13T07:19:06.611-08:002013-02-13T07:19:06.611-08:00Good advice easily transferable to almost any genr...Good advice easily transferable to almost any genre. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-19864173830048452872013-02-13T04:41:33.430-08:002013-02-13T04:41:33.430-08:00Thank you so much for hosting today, Gwen! :)
Sti...Thank you so much for hosting today, Gwen! :)<br /><br />Stina, thank you. It can be adapted for any genre.<br /><br />Nick, thanks! Now if only I could afford to do such fun giveaways!<br /><br />Natalie, thank you. It's the little things that grab people.<br /><br />Also, ignore the comment about M. Pax's site. I'll be on her blog on Friday.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-32038816689881481512013-02-13T04:33:04.758-08:002013-02-13T04:33:04.758-08:00This is great advice that can be applied to any ge...This is great advice that can be applied to any genre. Loved the advice about the prizes and connecting to groups that share your genre interests. Thanks.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-26763500653061899122013-02-13T04:27:22.407-08:002013-02-13T04:27:22.407-08:00Very creative tips! I'd definitely go for a ca...Very creative tips! I'd definitely go for a cape and fangs with a book!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-17390410447372455502013-02-13T04:15:42.123-08:002013-02-13T04:15:42.123-08:00I don't write paranormals, but I love this adv...I don't write paranormals, but I love this advice, even if most of it I can't use. I can adapt it for my genre.<br /><br />I love the idea of prizes that match the mood of your books. Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com