When it comes to selling books, no one knows exactly what kind of marketing and publicity works. One thing everyone agrees on , though . . .
Word of mouth sells.
Got a favorite author or book? Readers are the biggest key to keeping him/her published. I love recommending books because I know the joy of finding a great read, and I want to pass that on to my friends. I've recommended "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers more times than I can count.
The last author I recommended? Our own Colleen Coble--to a new acquaintance I met last week who mentioned her love of suspense. She pulled out a pen and pad and wrote Colleen's name down. One honest recommendation can make two people happy--three, really, because who doesn't love to share a good read?
How do you share your most beloved books or authors, and what's the last book or author you recommended?
Labels: favorite authors, favorite books
It's time for my annual Favorite Books of the Year! Aren't you thrilled? These days, if I can get through a book, it's automatically a favorite. Oh, how I miss the days of being content to read any novel my fingers stumble upon.
In no particular order--hey, it was hard enough to narrow it to ten:
The Host by Stephanie Meyer (A strange speculative fiction story that somehow held me captive anyway)
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner (Compelling romance and history in a contemporary setting)
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck (A heartwarming Christmas story)
Windless Summer by Heather Sharfeddin (An engaging tale of a man and his mute daughter)
Love Starts with Elle by Rachel Hauck (A fresh contemporary romance)
Vision in White by Nora Roberts (Could've done without the bedroom scenes, but it's a romantic, captivating story)
Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin (A well-told tale of three generations of women)
The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand (Intriguing story about a murder amongst a group of Nantucket couples.)
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (A touching tale of friendship)
Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer (3rd installment of the Twilight Series)
That's my top ten. Of course, I'm telling you all this in hopes you'll share your favorites, which just might make my list for 2010.
The photo is our youngest son and our dog, Daisy, after our first snow on Saturday. Have a merry Christmas, friends!
Labels: favorite books, novels
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