Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Choosing Swag To Celebrate Your Newest Release?


By: Kali Willows 

Celebrating my newest release, the print anthology of my last five 1NS stories; Shadowed Desires, I found myself struggling with just what materials to promote its release with. Being a print book, I’m dying to know what giveaways would peak curiosity and spark that burning desire to get this book!

Self-promotion is likely one of the most challenging aspects I have encountered in becoming a published author. Once you’ve finished writing it, re-writing, and polishing until it shines, the contract gets signed and your dream of having it published soon comes to fruition. But… then what? The easy part is done, then the extra work begins.
Social media, cards, covers, ads, magnets, it goes on and on. I have to admit, unless I’m planning to attend a big event, such as a book signing or convention, I don’t put a lot of time or thought into this ongoing dilemma, but as of late, I realize how important it is to have things for giveaways and contests.

As a reader, and fan of many great authors, I personally cherish the swag I’ve managed to pick and choose along promotion alley, but aside from that, I find I don’t always know what to do with a lot of the items I receive. I don’t hoard by any means, so having useful items that won’t be wasted is important to me. This quandary prompted me to question, as an author, working at self-promotion, what would readers enjoy most for swag? Bookmarks, matches, flashlights….and then it hit me; why not ask the readers?

What gets your attention for upcoming releases? What keeps your attention for backlist books? What turns you off and doesn’t spark that urge to read, re-read or track down your favourite author’s newest release?

I would love to hear (or read) your thoughts on unique swag gifts for readers, what would you prefer? Please click on link and fill out the survey, it will only take a minute.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BS86JQK

I’m so pleased to share with you, my print release Shadowed Desires, became available for purchase July 24, 2012. What’s next for the 1NS author addict you ask? November 2, 2012, Tantric Storm will be coming to the 1NS line as well! It’s a follow up story to Designing Passion, Laura, the BFF, gets her own 1Night Stand, and it’s a doozie!

Indulge your Book Fetish!

Shadowed Desires
What could a vampire, ghost, witch, dragons and a castle in Spain possibly have in common? The mystical match making services of Madame Evangeline, for the romantically impaired!
Kali Willows shadows worlds of passion and intrigue in five erotic tales that are filled with toe curling desire, surprising twists, danger, and infused with a little humor that will leave you laughing, crying and clenching the book in anticipation. 1Night Stand is the hottest, fastest growing short series getting rave reviews. 

Thank you for stopping by, please leave a comment for a chance to win an ebook of your choice from Decadent Publishing. (don’t forget to leave your email address so you can be contacted to receive your prize)

Happy Reading!
Kali Willows

12 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your print release - how fab to have all these in one book!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. Thank you Barbara! As Lisa mentioned to me, the excitement is comparible to getting an engagement ring, lol, she mentioned the inability to stop looking at it on your hand and bumping into walls, lol

      Working on a second print with sequels to each of these 1NS stories *winks*

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  2. The first thing that gets my attention about any book is if it's a favorite author or series connection. Then it's the cover on the book of a new authors. I have to say I love the cover for Shadowed Desires!

    suz2(at)cox(dot)net

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    1. Thank you Susan, I was so pleased when I received it! There were no tweaks needed, the cover artist whipped it up as though she could read my mind = - )

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Congratulations on the anthology print book release. I love anthologies. What gets my attention is a author and or series that I like. If I'm just out shopping its the cover of a book that catches my eye. I love a hot body on a book and if he's in a kilt......*sigh*.
    lorimeehan1@aol.com

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    1. Lori, you made me laugh, lol. In Shadowed Desires, with her skirt in front, imagination could let us picture a kilt, could it not? lol

      I count my lucky stars to be writing for the 1Night Stand line, I can't believe how fast the series took off!

      Thanks for commenting, happy reading!

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  4. Congrats on your upcoming print release, and your upcoming 1Night Stand story, Tantric! Exciting stuff! :)

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    1. Awww, thanks Jessica, looks like you've been keeping busy yourself! Congrats on the releases, keep'em comin!!!

      Hugs
      Kali

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  5. Let me also offer my congratulations, when it comes to swag I am a pen collector myself. I love a cool pen and I love seeing it every time I pull it out to use it. Carin mawmom at gmail dot com

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    1. Thank you Karin! I'm a sucker for a great pen myself, I have my truster pen/highlighter combo that goes with me in my planner every day = - )

      Thanks for stopping by!
      Kali

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  6. Wow, so many good wishes and I loved the feedback! I couldn't pick, so I had a little help. I have to admit, the kilt thing made me giggle.

    I wish I could give away copies to everyone, sigh. Congratulations Lori! I will email you so you can pick your prize and format!!!

    Happy reading all
    Kali

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  7. Congrats on the release. I do tend to collect a lot of swag :) I love pens & coozies in addition to notepads, and other swag items.

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