In Which I Discuss Vanity Searches and Traditions
Hello again!
Here I am with my trusty scribe Julie. Coming at ya straight from her casa. My husband, Daniel, suggested we make a new “tradition” of meeting every Friday night. He and Reo play Rock Band. Julie and I blog. Funny thing is, Daniel isn’t really a “tradition” kind of guy. During our first year of marriage, whenever I mentioned starting traditions, he kind of brushed off the idea. Now he’s all for starting a Rock Band/blogging tradition so maybe it will stick. Julie and I tried to take a quality mid Rock Band pic but it was not to be. If you know Dan and Reo you will have to use your imagination. Even if you don’t, you will have to use your imagination.
On an unrelated note, for business reasons I Googled myself today. I tried this a couple of times before my book was published to see if I was getting any advanced “buzz”. However, it was depressing because every time I typed in my name, Google asked me “Did you mean Emily KING Smith?” Finally, I actually did look up Emily King Smith, and she only had three hits. How can I be less popular than someone who only has three hits? Anyway, today I had to try again to see if The Way He Lived has garnered any praise I’m unaware of. By and large, it hasn’t. So, if anyone has ways to promote my book, by all means let me know.
I did find out some interesting tidbits. For instance, my literary agency, Dystel & Goderich, represents not only me but also Yeardley Smith, voice of Lisa Simpson. Apparently she is also the author of a soon to be released novel for young readers. Note: I have not read this book and cannot vouch for its contents. But still, Lisa Simpson? That’s cool.
It just now struck me how strange it is for a writer to have a scribe. I guess that’s life–or at least my life. Have a good weekend everyone!
February 21st, 2009 at 7:35 am
Emily, I read some blogs that do book giveaways every once in awhile. I’m sure if you contacted the blog’s author you could gain some publicity by giving a book or 2 away. Here’s the link: http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/2009/02/book-giveaway-wintergirls.html
Good luck!
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:03 am
do you have a facebook fan page? I’m always amazed at the power of blogs and I’m becoming aware of the power of facebook. it’s a crazy world we live in…
Good luck!
February 27th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Emily,
You don’t know me, and I don’t know you. Today I met with YA and local author Shannon Hale, and she suggested I read your book so I bought it right there on the spot. You’re coming to my local area in March, and I’m very excited to meet you after reading your book. I love local Utah LDS writers. They make me happy.
So, at least you know that Shannon Hale is promoting your book. That’s pretty good, right? And I think it’s cool that you have a scribe.
Best regards and looking forward to meeting you,
~Enna Isilee
http://www.SqueakyBooks.com
P.S. “Enna Isilee” is just my pseudonym. For Internet safety purposes, don’t cha know.
March 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Dee, thanks so much for the idea! I contacted by publicist about getting promotional copies for things like this. Plus, I loved the book they were giving away–Wintergirls was incredible.
March 5th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I’m figuring out the whole fan page thing right now. I’m wayyy behind the times, I know. Thanks for the suggestion!
March 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Promotion from Shannon Hale is more than pretty good, it’s awesome!
I’ll be speaking this month at both the Utah Valley University Forum on Children’s Literature and the Nebo School District Young Writers Conference. Which event are you involved with? I’ll be on the lookout.