Let the Marketing Begin!

I spent some of my work day figuring out how to market my new book. There are so many options and not enough all at the same time. Invariably two great events fall on the same day. Or a great event is cost prohibitive for an independent artist. I am a first time, one book author, a little light on the experience scale which doesn't do me any favors either.

It really is a gamble. I keep telling my self that I need to be prepared for my share of failures as well as successes. My neighbor, himself a many time published author, says that promoting your own book can be quite humbling. GULP. When you are the author and the illustrator you are exposing a lot of yourself out there. I am working on some invisible armor that will help me handle the blows of disinterest.

Maybe as a last resort I will become a busker playing my guitar on the corner with a little pile of books and a tip jar. You can't overlook any possible options.