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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
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If you send a picture as cute as this, what you write in your newsletter won't matter. He's darling! :)
By the way, I liked what you said in the letter-thing that came with your book "On The Right Path."
A chance to win a free book is always an exciting aspect in a newsletter.
Hi, Diann!
I send out snail mail newsletters pretty regularly. It's a bit different for me, because I'm a missionary as well as a writer. Maybe one day I'll get to do an author newsletter! That would be awesome!
I think it would be cool to get to know the writer a bit. Definitely book news and big events in life (like marriages, births, and other significant events). Photos are fun. It's just cool to see what a writer is thinking/experiencing while they are writing.
That's basically what I try to do with my missions letters. I let my readers know a bit about where I've just been, where I am at the moment, and where I'll be in the immediate future.
Thanks, Cathy, glad you liked the letter. :-)
Good idea, Barb, about the free book giveaway!
Love the suggestions, Kristen! I always enjoy photos in newsletters, too. I'll try more of that. Thanks!
Hi Diann!!!
I would love a newsletter from you. :-)
THe newsletters that I sign up for and regret are the ones that are full of links to get to articles and require too many clicks to get navigate around.
I think once every 2 -3 months would be good. Not too often, that it becomes hard for you to fill with things you are happy with, and not so infrequently that receivers, say, "WHO???" :-)
I have not ever been on an author email list, but from reading here, some of my favorite things have been when you all share what you are reading, what situations or behind the scenes information led to plot development, etc. I also thought Colleens request for character development was a great idea and fun to contribute to. Writer tip trivia might be of interest to those interested to request your letter.
Also, I would love to hear what new projects are up and coming...it keeps me looking in the bookstores. And, it just plain makes me happy to know you have another book out! (BTW, I thought I had most everything of yours, but "On the Right Path" didn't ring a bell. DId I miss one?)
I enjoy personal information, but mostly in how it pertains to the book(s) or characters (like the pair of socks someone knitted for you, or a picture of you and your family at a research site, etc.)
Hope that something in there helps... :-)
PS: I cannot locate your newest release here in Abilene. :-( Suggestions?
I like to receive them quarterly. I like pictures and a little bit of what is going on in the author's life. I also like to hear what they are working on and also what they have read or are reading that they enjoy.
WOW, great ideas, Beverly! Thanks!
As for "On the Right Path," it's a Guideposts book and the only way to get it is to order through their customer service line 1-800-431-2344. It's a title in their Home to Heather Creek series. Make sure they know you want ONLY that title (unless you'd rather get into their book club, of course).
Thanks for your support, Beverly!
Thanks for your ideas, too, Wendy!
I love to hear what my favorite writers are reading! Family pictures are great too. Maybe some sneak peeks at book ideas you have.
1First of all, monthly newsletters would be the minimum, every week would be fun.
2Pics of you and family, vacations, BABIES.
3interviews of authors, not their heroine/hero, reason for writing
4contests for free book/books
5your review of a book-I rely on reviews-what strikes you about the book
6recipes are good, especially from the South (I'm from the North)
7ministries you may be involved in
8devotionals
I like to hear about your likes and dislikes also your family. I love my family and even have 3 great-granddaughters, I also love to read and if you ever have a contest to win a free book I would love to be entered.
May God bless
mamat2730(at)charter(dot)net
Dianne,
For me - a newsletter is worthwhile when it helps me get to know the author and gives me a preview of what's coming down the pike from him/her. So..yes, recipes, lots of pictures (like the one you posted - adorable!!), activities, interests, music and/or book picks, etc. Lots of authors are doing this through full-time blogs or Facebook, etc. I'd also want to know what you're working on, be a part of the process through polls and a giveaway is always nice :) Although you write here - it's occasional, so a newsletter would be nice. I think quarterly is good. If I've signed up for the newsletter (which means I've connected with that author), then they don't annoy me.
Thanks, everyone, for all the great comments! I'll be sure to go over them while preparing my newsletter!
Diann,One newsletter I like is Debbie Macomber's newsletter--she puts in things to those on her mailing list like bookmarks, where to sign up for free book giveaways, knitting patterns, etc.
I think you just put yourself into your newsletters--where are you going to be signing books, what kinds of things interest you, things you do with your grandkids, or great places to visit.
Those who read your books are most likely to have things of common interest, so I'd include those things. And always your humor.
Great photo and love his ginger-peachy look!
Good point, Crystal! I love Debbie's newsletters, too! Thanks!
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