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Help welcome a “Little Prince” and enjoy my video

Published on November 16, 2016November 15, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell13 Comments

He’s here!

A Reluctant Little Prince has arrived in e-book and soon the hard copy will be available.

I did a little promo using PowerPoint. Since this is all very new to me, the video thing, I’ve added reading links at the bottom of this post from other writers. I will probably play around with other programs, when I have time. Best of plans….

I hope y’all enjoy my promo.

What do you think?

Have you ever made a video to promote a book?

What program did you use?

Do you think videos are effective?

I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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Please visit Amazon.com and check out my new book.

Debut price for the e-book is $. 99!

Keep reading for tips on videos.

The Power of Video in Its Simplest Form

How to Make a Book Trailer: 3 Free Apps for Creating an Impressive Video By Henry Herz

7 Reasons Why Writers Need To Start Using Video For Book Promotion by Joanna Penn

I need your help, watch your email for more

Published on November 14, 2016November 10, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

Getting closer to my launch of A Reluctant Little Prince!

Yay! gray-ebook

Now comes the ask.

Some of you may have received an email with an electronic copy pleading for you to read and post a review. If you didn’t get one and are willing to review my little book, please email me at jeanswriting@jeancogdell.com. The good news is it should only take you a few minutes to read a 30-page picture book.Easy Templates To Help Write A Book Review

How to write a book review

How to Get Book Reviews: 5 Steps for Success from a Veteran Reviewer By Don Sloan

I’d love to hear from you, let me know how you’re doing! Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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What do you know about KDP Select?

Published on November 11, 2016March 25, 2018 by Jean M. Cogdell14 Comments

Next week I will release my long-awaited new children’s picture book.

A Reluctant Little Prince

But here is my dilemma. I’ve never participated in KDP Select and I wonder if it will be helpful.

Have any of y’all used the Select program with any success?

Is it complicated to use?

Was it effective in selling your book?

I’m filled with questions and wanted to hear from all of you before I enroll.

Here are the rules as I understand:

Sign up is for 90 days.
I can’t sell or give electronic versions during the Select period. One exception, professional reviewers. There are two promotions available.
- Kindle Countdown Deals (limited time promotional discounting for your book) and
- Free Book Promotion (readers worldwide can get your book free for a limited time).
The digital format of that book available exclusively through KDP while it’s enrolled in the program. That includes my website!
It will also be included in Kindle Unlimited (KU) and the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library (KOLL).
- As a member, I read a lot of books through KU.

So what say y’all?

What do you think about this program?

Links to more information about KDP Select, so keep reading.

Does KDP Select Make Sense Anymore? By Paula Krapf

The Pros And Cons Of Exclusivity By Joanna Penn

Is KDP Select Right for You? By Marcy Kennedy

PS: Check out my sale!

In honor of my new book release, I’ve put on sale for $.99, A Most Reluctant Princess and Tryouts for Ben. After the launch of A Reluctant Little Prince, the e-books will return to their original price.

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Why is Halloween and Horror Fiction so popular?

Published on October 31, 2016October 23, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

Maybe it’s the rush we feel when frightened.

Maybe it’s a sense of relief when we realize we are safe. crime-268896_640

Maybe it’s a peek into the darkest corners of the human mind.

Whatever the reason, should you consider writing this genre?

Me, I love to read a good horror book. But hate watching it come to life on the big screen. There’s just something about seeing the story played out in gory colors that is a step too much for me.

My grandson just recently saw his first horror flick. My fault. I loved the book Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and recommended it to my daughter. So off they go to the movie theater. Oops, I’d no idea the movie was more of a horror flick than the book.

Whether it’s Steven King, Ransom Riggs, R.L. Stine, or vampire horror by Anne Rice reading books that scare us are popular for a reason.

Fear, laughter, relief, joy. Horror fiction stirs our emotions.

A recent blog post by Kristen Lamb, How Horror Fiction Can Make Us Better Writers made me think that maybe I could use this genre to help my general fiction.

13 Quotes On Writing From Horror Authors, Because Scaring Readers Is No Easy Feat

Writing over the top emotions that stir the soul and strike fear in the reader may be just what I need to become a better writer.

What do you think, would dabbling in Horror Fiction help your writing?

Got a Halloween story lurking in the back of your mind?

Do you have a favorite author that writes horror fiction?

Do share in the comments! I’d love to know.

I’d love to hear from you! Click the “write me” tab or contact me on Twitter @jeancogdell,Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.