Author Interview, historical ficiton, marketing, young adult

‘Tis the Season… for Podcasts and Book Signings!

carolbaldwin

To Market, to Market, To Market I Go

Ever since Half-Truths launched in April, it has been non-stop publicity and marketing. I’d heard that the hard work happens after you write a book. Now I’m living it!

Image by Tish Bouvier

Fortunately, I have friends who are inviting me to their bookclubs; I’m joining the Mecklenburg Parks & Recreation table at the Mecklenburg Trail of History event on May 10; I have a book signing at my local Barnes and Noble on May 17; another book signing at THRIVE!, the North Carolina Homeschool conference, on May 23; and several podcast appearances. No wonder it’s hard to fall asleep at night!

If you are in Charlotte, I hope you can join me at one of the local events. If not, here are three recent interviews. I’m always amazed at the variety of questions each interviewer asks.They are thought-provoking and I love to hear how people are enjoying Katie and Lillian’s journey in Half-Truths.

In March, Rose Cushing interviewed me on her Carolinas Writers Speak podcast. I showed up in my 50s garb, to discover it was only an audio recording! No worries, I made up for it in the following two interviews which you can view in the links below.

Image by Tish Bouvier

My next podcast was with fellow NC SCBWI author, Micki Bare. We had a fun, relaxing chat sponsored by the Carolinas Book Fairies.

Image by Tish Bouvier

And most recently, Tish Bouvier posed some tough questions. It was a delightful convesation and can be found on Monarch Book’s YouTube channel. I can’t imagine a more insightful give-and-take with someone who I had just met.

I am thankful for each of these opportunities. Remember, if you are in a book club of five or more people, and recommend that the members read Half-Truths, I will give you a Blue Willow necklace. (You have to read the book to find out the signifigance of Blue Willow!) I will join your club if you are local, or meet with you on Zoom for a book talk.

ALSO!! To celebrate my launch, for the next five months I am waiving school visit fees. If you are an 8th grade or high school teacher or media specialist and you recommend that your school read Half-Truths, I will come for free. Contact me through my website.

I look forward to meeting you locally or through Zoom!

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Carol enjoys teaching writing and has presented at many educators' and writing conferences. She has published widely in newspapers and magazines and along with Rebecca Wheeler, co-publishes Talking Story, a newsletter for educators and media specialists. When she isn’t reading, writing, or blogging, you’ll find her walking with friends, golfing, or gardening.

22 thoughts on “‘Tis the Season… for Podcasts and Book Signings!”

  6. It sounds like you have found some wonderful ways to promote your books. As a former homeschooler, I was excited to see that you are also attending a homeschooling conference. And your blue willow necklace is lovely! I will keep these ideas in mind for someday. Thank you!

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    1. Thank you, Jenni! I appreciate your comment. Yes–I think this is a perfect homeschool book and I want to get it into the right readers’ hands!

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  9. Certainly a very busy schedule! Best of luck with them all, Carol, it’s such a buzz doing all these interviews, podcasts & I hope lots of school visits! Enjoy!

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  15. It sounds like you’ve been really organized about your marketing opportunities. Yes, authors have a lot of work to do after their book is published.

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