tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post1954504475576055901..comments2023-12-31T14:30:07.797-07:00Comments on Top Of The Morning: Self Promotion...David G. Woolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09392352753586598503noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-42896484832050923822008-12-09T20:08:00.000-07:002008-12-09T20:08:00.000-07:00According to my sister Noelle, I am to write and t...According to my sister Noelle, I am to write and tell you my thoughts on the Promised Land series. I really enjoyed the books! I learned so much and had a hard time imagining that the ficitional characters were just that. I will send you more details, but I don't know if you want me to send them through this blog or what. More details to come...<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>Tiffany PlattTiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380573081491625010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-48558076718225282222008-08-18T22:34:00.000-06:002008-08-18T22:34:00.000-06:00Hi Kura 2025:Thanks for stopping by Top of the Mor...Hi Kura 2025:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by Top of the Morning. And double thanks for your interest in reading the Promised Land Series. I really hope it meets your high standards and at the same time it really bring to life the Book of Mormon.<BR/><BR/>Come back again. I'm almost finished with the Boarders post. Should be the best one of the series!<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>David G. WoolleyDavid G. Woolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392352753586598503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-45014566592965408572008-08-18T14:49:00.000-06:002008-08-18T14:49:00.000-06:00I found you books through Traci Abramson's blog an...I found you books through Traci Abramson's blog and I'm excited to start them. P.S...the middle man on the cover looks exactly like George Dyer.kura2025https://www.blogger.com/profile/07638278895017888403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-59351093250073017602008-08-17T18:43:00.000-06:002008-08-17T18:43:00.000-06:00Thanks Jennie. How in the world did I get so lucky...Thanks Jennie. How in the world did I get so lucky to have you decide you'd like to review my book? I'm honored by your interest. Many happy reviews to you. And I love your website. How did I not know about it until now?David G. Woolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392352753586598503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-84800651944734385002008-08-17T18:18:00.000-06:002008-08-17T18:18:00.000-06:00Hey Dave, I gave Volume Four a little plug on my b...Hey Dave, I gave Volume Four a little plug on my blog http://notesfromjenniesdesk.blogspot.com and I haven't even read it yet. My column is due Monday and it's killing me that I have to finish a couple of other books I've already started writing reviews for before I get the pleasure of reading yours. I loved the other three volumes so I'm expecting great things from this one.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623353613539928215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-34011193264595407002008-08-15T06:27:00.000-06:002008-08-15T06:27:00.000-06:00Of course she does, and I tell my kids that at lea...Of course she does, and I tell my kids that at least 20 thousand times a day. My working publicity side kicked in just then. <BR/>So, I am a mom and mom knows best so get out there and tell people about your book!<BR/><BR/>And really? I can barely wait to agree with your mom about how good your book is, because we both know I am going to agree with her. When I FINALLY get one.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761951935843784725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-4217890570315740352008-08-14T22:59:00.000-06:002008-08-14T22:59:00.000-06:00Shame on you Sandra. Mom always knows best!Shame on you Sandra. Mom always knows best!David G. Woolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392352753586598503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-87960085567240467772008-08-13T10:56:00.000-06:002008-08-13T10:56:00.000-06:00ok, I'll give you that. But that is why you have ...ok, I'll give you that. But that is why you have to tell people that you wrote a little book. Then they will ask you what it is about, you will tell them, your enthusiasm for your work will shine through, they will be intrigued, buy your book, read it, love it, tell their friends and neighbors and family, who in turn buy your book, read it.....<BR/><BR/>And then book sales go up, you are happy, Covenant is happy, Marketing guys are happy and you are responsible for all that happiness just because you said, "I wrote a book". See how easy that is?Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761951935843784725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-82556139584630773572008-08-13T10:44:00.000-06:002008-08-13T10:44:00.000-06:00I knew that. But an endorsement is an endorsement....I knew that. But an endorsement is an endorsement.David G. Woolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392352753586598503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-16261995523624838992008-08-13T10:41:00.000-06:002008-08-13T10:41:00.000-06:00David, David, David don't ever mention to your pub...David, David, David don't ever mention to your publisher that your mother likes it. They just roll their eyes when an author tells them that relatives like it, because relatives are supposed to like it, they have to, it's in the relative contract and by laws. It is in big, bold letters at the top of the mom contract. They don't let you take your beautiful bundle of joy home from the hospital until you agree to love every thing your child ever does, draws, writes or creates in any way shape or form.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761951935843784725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-52278591092330476352008-08-13T09:16:00.000-06:002008-08-13T09:16:00.000-06:00Now Dave, you know my feedback for "Day of Remembr...Now Dave, you know my feedback for "Day of Remembrance" was all positive. Well, except for when I stopped talking to you because of that tragedy mentioned in the inside front flap -- I can't believe reader's are being given a heads up about that! <BR/><BR/>I think you're getting confused -- the negative feedback came as I began volume two ... Does the word 'tedious' ring any bells?Francie Jensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554588765597980825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-83680179133153351912008-08-13T08:55:00.000-06:002008-08-13T08:55:00.000-06:00Okay Sandra and Francie: I rewrote this Self Promo...Okay Sandra and Francie: I rewrote this Self Promotion post to make it a little more, well, promotional. Does it meet your approval?<BR/><BR/>And Francie I agree. This is my best work so far. While there is still room for all sorts of improvement.<BR/><BR/>And sorry about ruining your Christmas shopping last year. I noticed that your kids didn't have any new clothes. Everyone: meet Francie, one of very few if any first readers. She did a great job giving me feedback. Things like:<BR/><BR/>"Wow, Dave."<BR/><BR/>"Did you like it?"<BR/><BR/>"I don't undertand it."<BR/><BR/>You know. Feedback that warms the heart of any author.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Franice.<BR/><BR/>David G. WoolleyDavid G. Woolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392352753586598503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-18020284492826626422008-08-12T23:50:00.000-06:002008-08-12T23:50:00.000-06:00To borrow a Utah phrase, Oh my heck, Dave, promote...To borrow a Utah phrase, Oh my heck, Dave, promote away! I want to congratulate the writer of the back cover liner -- it is your best thus far (am I allowed to say that? delete if you have too ...).<BR/><BR/>I would also highly recommend that any one who hasn't read any of your books yet, treat themselves to starting with volume 1 then on through 2 and 3 -- if they start today and don't mind that they won't be able to get much else done, they can be done in time for the release of volume 4. It's perfect really :)<BR/><BR/>If I'd followed this plan maybe I would have got some Christmas shopping done last year between Thanksgiving and mid-December ...Francie Jensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554588765597980825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32233065.post-62965404458841203152008-08-12T19:04:00.000-06:002008-08-12T19:04:00.000-06:00This was one area that I was always frustrated wit...This was one area that I was always frustrated with when I worked for a publisher. I used to always tell our authors, when the gave the same arguments that you give, "You are the one that knows your work the best. I can read your book and love it and then spend all day and night talking about it and still not be as enthused as you are. If you can't let everyone know how wonderful your book is, if you can't be enthused about your work, how do you expect others to be?"<BR/><BR/>And you already know how enthusiastic I am about your work. So get out there and tell people about it!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761951935843784725noreply@blogger.com