Ann Haywood Leal, Children's Author

Ann Haywood Leal braved the 98 degree temperature to spend time at Market on the Green in New London, NH to sign her books, A Finder's Keepers Place and Also Known As Harper. It was a pleasant (and very hot) afternoon.

An interested reader get's to meet the author.





















 Boys do read!

Ann and my daughter, Kendra had so much to talk about.
You can follow Ann @AnnHaywoodLeal


Thanks for sharing your wonderful books!

Reunited by Hilary Weisman Graham

I had the opportunity to attend the pre-launch party on Saturday for Reunited by Hilary Weisman Graham. Really what this party consisted of was helping to set up the most amazing book launch prop created by Kirsten Cappy of Curious City and watching Hilary's excitement grow as everything came together.

Kirsten Cappy & Hilary Weisman Graham at the REUNITED book Launch

I was lucky enough to also be at the head of the line for Hilary to sign my book so I didn't have to wait in the heat of the day.

Hilary Weisman Graham signing her book, Reunited

Congratulations, Hilary!

Marketing your book – 3 Ways to Promote Your Books

We all want our books to sell. So how do we make this happen?

1. Join in on Twitter Chats. I like #MGlit, #YAlit, #indiechat, #bookbloggers. Lots of love for those trying to get the word out. Read and review the books of other authors, and they will read and review yours. It's called sharing the love.
   
2. Post book discussion questions on your blog or website, along with a press kit. This can go a long way.
   
3.  Join a Book Blog Tour. Really, this increases your books visibility.

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