Lori’s latest Kindle titles:
- Dancing Lessons – short story
- Housebreaking a Husband – contemporary romance
- The Lipstick Diaries – mainstream chic lit
Now Available on Kindle
by LoriPresidents’ Day Blowout Sale
by Lori
No matter what kind of business you run, from promoting your books as an author to selling your jams locally, a website is a necessity in today’s modern, Internet-driven world. If you’ve been thinking about getting a website, but haven’t known where to start Promo Divas can help. Even better, if you sign up by February 20th at 11:59 p.m., you can save money and get some extra promotional features that you won’t find anywhere else.
Promo Divas Doesn’t Just Make Websites, We Promote Them, Too!
Four different packages available for this sale only. Get the full details at: http://promodivas.com/promotions/presidents-day-blowout-sale
Feel free to email me with questions.
The Lipstick Diaries on Kindle
by Lori
The Lipstick Diaries is now available on Kindle for only .99 for a limited time.
In grade school, Kate, Sarah and Rebecca discovered they were best friends. In seventh grade, they discovered makeup and began a diary of their important moments, “signed” in their own shade of lipstick. In high school, they discovered boys. Now the three are staring their thirtieth birthdays right in the face and determined to do something about where their lives are going. From mothers who gripe about their unmarried state to bosses who don’t take them seriously, to ticking biological clocks – the girls don’t want to care what others think but are tired of being seen as those almost-thirty-something singles. When an unwanted and definitely unexpected wedding invitation arrives, it sends the three of them on an adventure to save the blushing bride from the biggest mistake of her life. Using tests taught to them by Kate’s great-grandmother, they begin a wacky search for the perfect man. But even if one of them finds love, will the man be able to live up to the strict qualifications in the lipstick diaries?
Gearing Up for 2012 Virtual Booksigning Tour
by LoriDear readers,
I’m trying something new for 2012 – a completely, 100% virtual online appearance schedule that will run over a one month period. If you have suggestions for sites you think are good for appearances, please drop me a line. I am willing to do workshops, answer questions, etc. I will have the schedule ready soon. Thanks!
Lori
One Spot Left in Author Yearbook
by LoriHey authors, just one spot left in this year’s Author Yearbook. We have a great lineup of names participating. If you think you’d like this slot, you can sign up using the link below. All the details are there as well. Readers, I’ll have more news soon on our contest and other promotions.
http://authoryearbook.com/?p=90
Only Two Author Yearbook Promotion Spots Left
by LoriHi everyone,
The Author Yearbook is nearly full. I have exactly two spots left and then I’m going to close it for this year except to those who have me create a new website for them. Monday is my deadline on these spots and then I will just reserve them for my web design clients or something along those lines. If you’ve been looking for a way to promote your books without spending a fortune, this is a good deal. You get tons of promotions as a group and an individual through this program.
The NEW 2012 Author Yearbook
The Author Yearbook has been around since 1999, when we started with a handful of authors who wanted to combine promotions and a booklet that was printed at a local PIP store. Over the years, it has morphed into a promotional power tool. A listing in the yearbook helps you reach tens of thousands of readers and includes:
- Author Pages on the Author Yearbook website
- Authors can post news to the site on their own
- Featured author rotation begins on Author Yearbook and Promo Divas (in a special box for yearbook authors)
- YouTube snippets go up on my subscriber channel (you will have to supply these to me, but I am in the process of writing a tutorial for you)
- Author Interviews are posted on RatRaceMutiny.com (one at a time, so it may take a few weeks to appear)
- Free ad in quarterly newsletter sent to 30,000 + readers (if registering by November 2nd).
- Author Yearbook website with your bio and book featured.
- We may try the chats again. They were not very successful last time, so I think I’d rather book you to chat on other sites with a following already and try to get you to plug the yearbook one time to help everyone and then do a chat of your own.
- One week banner ad on the site featuring your book and link to place where it can be ordered. In addition, the banner will be posted on CrabbyHousewife.com and RatRaceMutiny.com
- Inclusion in Promo Divas quarterly promotional events where appropriate
- Yearbook is in print and e-book format. The print version is available on Amazon and review copies sent to select librarians and booksellers. The e-book version is automatically mailed to our 30,000+ mailing list and put on the website for anyone who wants to download a free copy. This year, I am also going to try to create a Podcast of some of the key elements in the book, such as excerpts and blurbs about authors. This is a trial thing, so we’ll see how it goes and what the response is.
- Yearbook authors can participate in Promo Divas quarterly promotions, such as our upcoming “Twas the Night Before…” promotion. This will help you network and reach even more readers who might not normally see your work.
In addition, the yearbook is advertised on Facebook, GoogleAds and on select websites and reader newsletters. These vary by year, but I place ads until our budget has run out.
Now, for the very best part. I know the economy is rough for many of us right now. My own family has experienced it. It’s important to get the most bang for your buck possible as we work through these times together. So, I spent countless hours researching new publishers for the print copy, asking if that was the best price they could offer and getting discounts. I also interviewed 30 different editors to find one who would charge a reasonable rate and who would work out of my house rather than on her own time frame, so we could be assured things would be completed in a timely manner. I have found an amazing editor at far less than my last editor charged. I also have worked out deals on ads, working out exchanges where possible.
I was able to cut the cost of a spot in the yearbook by HALF.
Two years ago, the cost was $300. Now, it is only $150. For $150, you get everything listed above, your author page on AuthorYearbook.com and of course a listing in the yearbook, which includes: photo, bio, list of books and link to your website. Most ads on websites and in publications will cost you at least this much and won’t give you even half the exposure you’ll be getting through the Author Yearbook.
There is only ONE catch!
Because I want the authors involved to get the maximum exposure possible (myself included), I do limit the number of author spaces. I’ve already sold first reserve spaces to authors who were involved in the last author yearbook, so I have a handful of spots left (Only 2 Spots Left!!!). I would love to fill those last few spots and be able to focus on getting the information in for the book and making it the best version ever. Did I mention the yearbook has a theme of “Then and Now”? Lots of fun! Anyway, if you want one of these last two slots, you can register with the link below. I suspect they will go very quickly.
Please e-mail me if you have any questions at all.
Warmly,
Lori Soard
Sign Up With This Link
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RY6FWCAF3B5XG
LIMITED TIME – Get $50!
by Lori$$$$ LIMITED TIME!!!! Okay, I know some of you want a little extra pocket change. To kick off the new site, I am offering a $$$$50 bonus referral fee for anyone you send to Promo Divas who signs up for a Basic, Deluxe or Custom package by Sunday night. They, or you, just need to let me know they were referred by you. I will ask any new clients if they were referred as well. You can earn as many of these as you want. So, if you know of someone who needs a website, encourage them to sign up before Midnight on October 30th. If you need a site and refer yourself, I’ll still send you the $50 bonus.
No limit to how many of these you can earn. My goal is to get the word out about Promo Divas, but please don’t spam. Only tell those who are on your personal mailing list already. Thanks!
Send your referrals to: PromoDivas.com
Lori
Free Article at Promo Divas
by LoriHi everyone,
Promo Divas has been revamped with a new look, new packages and free articles on promotions. Visit at http://promodivas.com.
Thanks.
Lori
ARBA Interview Now Live
by LoriI just sold my first Yahoo article. It is an interview with ARBA President, Mike Avesing. Please check it out and if you like it let your friends know. It will help me out.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8345769/american_rabbit_breeders_association.html?cat=4
Earn $10 – Over and Over
by LoriHello all,
I could really use your help, but there’s something in it for you, too. Many of you already know that I’ve started a new web design and promotions business called Promo Divas. Right now, if you refer someone and they sign up for a package, I will send you $10 via PayPal. As soon as we receive our payment, you’ll get yours (Payment must clear). You do not have to have a certain number. We will pay out the $10 affiliate fees daily. If you’re like most freelance writers/people, getting some quick money in your pocket can be a real boost to your financial health. You can get all the details by sending an e-mail to:
Thanks so much.
Lori