Winner of Mitali Perkins' Bamboo People in hardback (using random number generator) is
Niki Smith!
(congrads! email me your address girlie - [email protected])
Pictorial Representation of my time at BEA!
Here's me with the adorable Joanne S. Volpe, 
literary agent and genius at Nancy Coffey. She's just as nice and cute in person as online. Query her! She rocks! You can follow her on Twitter for scoop!
Here is my and Kody Keplinger (author of The Duff - surely you've heard about 
it! ) meeting in person for the first time. Though we've been blogger buddies for a while. I'm so happy for her! Go follow her blog!
Here is my Hilary Wagner's wonderful 
book Nightshade City at the Holiday House booth. Put this one on your reading list people because Rick Riordan just blurbed it!
Oh and here are my BEA Partners in Crime, 
Shana Silver and Jen Hayley (part of YA Rebels). I love these girls...
I know, they look all sweet and innocent, but don't let that fool you. They were serious BEAers. They did not p
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By: Shelli,
on 6/3/2010
Blog: Faeriality (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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By: Adventures in Children's Publishing,
on 4/12/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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So head over to enter now:
http://sarahwithachance.blogspot.com/
Good luck!
Martina
By: Shelli,
on 7/13/2009
Blog: Faeriality (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Hi Joanna, thanks for agreeing to share your marketing tips with us. Before we get started, tell me a little about yourself.
Well, I'm the first literary agent that Nancy Coffey Literary & Media Representation has ever taken on board, and I couldn't be happier. Working with an industry veteran like Nancy has been invaluable to me--she's a fantastic mentor. Prior to working with Nancy Coffey, I was a literary assistant/junior agent at FinePrint Literary Management, where I also
sold audio rights. My taste varies, as you can see by my first two sales listed on Publisher's Marketplace--The Town that Food Saved by Ben Hewitt (Rodale, winter 2010)--narrative non-fiction) and The Ghostwater series by Lee Nichols (Bloomsbury, May 2010--YA paranormal). I'm always on the lookout for something new, and if the writing is strong, it doesn't matter what it's about!
In your opinion , what are the top 3 things every author should and must do to promote their book?
1--Definitely create a website.
2--If they haven't already, join a writing community (SCBWI, RWA, etc)--the writing community is one of the most supportive I've seen in any industry and your fellow writers not only make wonderful critique partners, but they have great publicity and self-marketing advice.
3--Reach your audience personally. I'm not more specific here because honestly, it depends on the book. For YA, a blog with contests and maybe even a blog tour is a strong marketing device. For a socio-economic non-fiction, it may be best to give lectures at colleges and business conventions. Either way, you need to reach that audience!
How important is technology to an author’s marketing plan?
These days, very important. Even that socio-economic narrative non-fiction writer wants a website and to set up a few interviews online. I know one author who gives lectures by webcam
when he can't be present himself, there are e-books, e-anthologies where authors publish short stories about the characters in their upcoming books, etc--there are some fantastic options for writers these days!
What other advice do you have for authors/writers regarding marketing?
Take a very active role in the marketing of your book. There are still writers and authors
out there who expect everything to be done for them. With the publicists at the publishing houses spread so thin, this is unrealistic and will only hurt the sale of your book. You need to be a team player, and in fact, the star of the game. Send some copies out to local papers/magazines for reviews in your area. If you've published a children's book, visit some schools. If you've written women's fiction, look out for local women's organizations that you may be able to appeal to. Go on a blog tour, link up with some other author's for book signing events, attend conferences. If you won't be the biggest champion for you book, who will?
When evaluating whether to take on an author or book, do you ever google them to see if they already have a web presence or platform?
Always.
What things do Publishers offer in contracts in terms of Marketing? What does the average author receive or is it different, depending on the book?
Publishers don't actually offer anything in contracts in terms of marketing. The publishing
house's marketing plan is completely separate and varies from book to book. Each house
has a general marketing plan that they do for all of their titles, but if it is something they really want to push, they'll write up a specialized marketing plan for that specific title.
I would say that the average author receives placement in the company's catalog, and the book
is sent out for review to the usual line up (Publisher's Weekly, Romantic Times, etc). That's it. Scary, huh? This is why it is so important to champion your own book!
What are you looking for? What are you interested in?
Well, I represent a lot of children's books, from picture books to YA (non-fic to fic), covering every sub-genre there. As far as the adult market goes, I am looking for historical fiction, women's fiction, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, dark drama, horror, some narrative non-fiction (although I'm very picky about this--I know what I like when I see it. Topics would be: food, environment, pop culture) I am NOT looking for: mysteries, poetry, screenplays, short stories, anymore picture books, corporate/legal thrillers, academic non-fiction, memoirs.
And if I didn't mention the genre that you write, it can't hurt to query me!
Actually, The DUFF is THE book I've been waiting for. I actually critted Kody's first chapter on Absolute Write what feels like yeeeaaaarrrrss ago, so that's how long I've been waiting for this book.
Kody is a great writer, so I'm interested to see the final product ASAP!
What a haul! It's so awesome you're sharing your books as well as your awesome pics.
Good luck to everyone who enters!
You awesome! Thanks for sharing. I look at these pictures and sigh, drool, turn a lovely shade of green.
Don't enter me cuz I just won FOR THE WIN! I mean, is that poetic or what?
I have to go with Mockingjay because I'm counting down the days until its release - I loved the first two!
OMG (I never say that, that's just how excited I am about The DUFF)!
Other than The DUFF, I am most looking forward to GRACE by Elizabeth Scott. Elizabeth is one of my favorite authors and has an amazing way with words. I am looking forward to seeing her tackle another genre!
I can't wait to read THE DUFF. I read Kody's query on AW a while back and I remember how much I loved the voice.
Holy crap, that is a lot of stuff! You're so generous for sharing with your readers!
And I had the most awesome time meeting you, though I wish we'd had time to grab coffee and chat.
Next time for sure!
<3
MZ
The book I'm most looking forward to is Vampire Academy #6 Last Sacrifice, since I LOVE the VA series with all my heart.
Anyway, The DUFF looks amazing and I can't wait to read it! Thanks so much for the contest. :)
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I didn't think you were serious about what you came home with lol. The visual is hilarious! I am waiting for Cassandra Clare's new book. What can I say just loved her series and looking forward to the new one!
That's the book I HAVE to read!
I'm not sure why though... I just know I HAVE TO!!!
Nice haul! So jealous looks like so much fun!
Love this post! Great pics. It was so fun to go around with you. Yes, definitely on the same team next year! I'll post more about it when I do my recap. (Just haven't had a chance with the wedding being so close and all!)
(Don't enter me, I'm just commenting.)
Definitely jealous!!!!!!
I'm REALLY looking forward to THE DUFF, but I'm also anxious for MOCKINJAY. So bad.
I am jealous...very jealous! Look at all those books!!!
Actually The Duff IS the book I've been looking forward to reading. I love contemporary YA!!! ;-)
And Kody's story is amazing, isn't it!!??
I'm so not in the loop of what books are coming out this fall, but I know I'm definitely looking forward to Sarah Ockler's second novel, FINDING DELILAH HANNIFORD (or something with a similar name?). It's coming out November 1st.
And Sarah is awesome. I need that book.
(I've also been looking forward to THE DUFF tons tons tons.)
Wow. Holy books! The book I'm looking forward to? EASY.
PARANORMALCY by Kiersten White. She is my best friend, after all:) And the book is about a million shades of awesome.
I'm gonna have to say Mockingjay, but there are sooo many others I want too! The Duff included
*jealous of your stash* lol
Well the book(s) I am eagerly anticipating are Alpha by Rachel Vincent cause I've read the whole series so far and it rocks! Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare I'm in love with this woman's writing and her book covers!!! <3 And finally absolute obsession The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff, came across the book accidentally on Amazon, fell in love with the Cover and I was sold, then I watched the trailer and I was a goner, didn't even need the summary of it to sell me on it! I want all three of them but mostly The Replacement as Yovanoff is a new authors, therefore unknown territory and I'm intrigued! :)
Well - THE DUFF - of course!
You DUFFY you!
FAB piccies!
omg so amazing!! love all the photos and that SWAG!! i'm sure i just drooled all over the screen.
i'm definitely anticipating the Duff, and also MATCHED!
heard so many good things!!!
thanks for being generous enough to share your spoils!
I'm looking forward to The DUFF (because Kody is awesomesauce) and Paranormalcy (because Kiersten is awesomesauce, and I got to read it way back when it was an unsigned manuscript and just KNEW I'd hold a bound copy in my hands someday).
Oh, THE DUFF is definitely on my to-read list -- and Kody seems like such a wonderful (and extremely adorable) person.
My most anticipated release this fall would have to be MATCHED. I've wanted to read it since I read the pitch last year. :)
Hi Shelli! Thanks for posting all these great pictures. They are so neat to see.
The Duff is what I want to read more than anything. Kody seems like an uber talented writer.
This is incredible.
Definitely looking most forward to Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness!! (LOVE THE SERIES!) thanks for the giveaway, since I saw the description for The Duff, it went straight to my wishlist
I don't think I even understand BEA. I was told that you get a bag and you can only fill that one bag and NOTHING more. Did you go in several times under different aliases?
I can't wait to read Hilary Wagner's Nightshade City!!!
WOWEE!!! The motherload!!! EEK --Duff and Matched and Linger and Mockingjay and Paranormalcy!!!!
oh and p.s you look cute as a button!
Do I score extra points for saying that?
I'm waiting for Mockingjay, and it's the first book I've actually bought in advance.
I'm most excited to read The DUFF. I've read so much about it and can't wait to read it myself.
I'm also super stoked you'll be hosting a contest with Bree. She's my agent and very cool. :)
Great pictures. I can't wait to read Blue Fire by Janice Hardy. She's a great fantasy writer and it's the second in her series. Of course I can't wait for Linger or Mockingbird, but those come out in summer.
Can't wait to hear about your other contest.
I want I want I want!!!! What a great giveaway.
Just a bit envious of your stash though. Holy catfish, that's a huge load.
I'm super excited to read Mockingjay, but The Duff looks like a winner!
Keeping my fingers crossed about THE DUFF arc!
Which book am I looking forward to this Fall? I think the skinny, pretty blue one in your stacks, far left!!!
Seriously, looking forward to THE DUFF, MATCHED, and although I don't remember when it's coming out, I really want to get ahold of LILa's LIAR SOCIETY!!!!!
Beautiful Darkness is a book I am looking forward to. Beautiful Creatures was such a great book and I need to read more!
I can't wait for THE BROKEN LAKE by Shelena Shorts b/c I LOVED The pace.
Gotta say though, DUFF looks pretty awesome.
I want to read THE DUFF by Kody Keplinger. There is so much excitement surrounding this book. It sounds great!
Holy jealosy, Batman. Look at all those books!
Mockingjay? Matched? I can't decide between them. And I'm really looking forward to the next book that I finish and think- Wow. That. Was. Awesome. I hope I find it before Fall.
New follower! Saw Hilary Wagner's link. Nice to meet you, Shelli.
There are so many!!! Probably Mockingjay has been driving me the craziest in the make-her-wait game. :)
just to be clear - I do not have Mockingjay! ;) I think its locked in a safe somewhere in Fort Knox
and if i did - i would not give it away - Id sleep with it and make evil noises - mwwhhaaaaa hhaaaaa
I love the BEA pics!!!
oh one is too hard to pick...The DUFF is on there along with Crescendo (I loved Hush, Hush) & Matched (this take on society looks very interesting & it's gotten such amazing buzz!)
There are so many books I can't wait to read! Mockingjay, Paranormalcy, You, Delirium....and definitely The DUFF. It will be a busy fall!
I've been waiting to read THE DUFF ever since Janet Reid mentioned it on her blog. Also waiting for MOCKINGJAY of course, although I think that actually releases in August.
Great giveaway! Can't believe how much swag you collected!
I'd have to say the DUFF. Totally!!
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Nice photos I am anticipating duff as well since i heard so many good things about it lol since I saw it on debut authours list goodreads. I am really anticipating. paranormalcy, clock work angel , mocking jay and lost hero Rick riordan new camp halfblood series :d
I can't wait to read Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Sooo excited to read it. Weee!
Yay for the DUFF and for Kody, who seems so cool.
As for a book I'm excited about, I will say Stephanie Perkins' forthcoming ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS!!
Holy crap, that is a LOT of books. Hmmm...fall books that I'm excited about....Nightshade City, Nightshade, Anna and the French Kiss, The Mockingbirds, The Duff, Mockingjay...Hmm...looks like it's going to be an expensive fall for me!
Holy cow, I'm jealous!
I've been really looking forward to The Duff, but other than that, Mockingjay's at the top of my list (why? Um, because I'm totally on team Peeta :)
Totally The Duff!!!!!!! And Delirium and Mockingjay and Matched! OMG your stash is CRAZY! And Kody is adorable in person I got to hang out with her at Kidlit Night and I SERIOUSLY want a copy of The Duff now!
Besides The DUFF, I most want to read Paranormalcy by Kiersten White.
For Fall? Definitely Beautiul Darkness. I'm dying slowly inside. I read the 1st book,Beautiful Creatures, and loved it. The authors write well and are very original :)
Great pictures. All look like you're having fun and meeting some fab people.
For the fall I am really looking forward to Mockingjay. I had never read a series like Hunger Games and it blew me away. It's far from what I was used to reading but I couldn't put it down. I am so excited for this book and to see how it all ends.
wow..that is a LOT of books!i think my jaw just drop.i've waiting for beautiful darkness.i mean beautiful creatures has been my new obsession now.it's still grows over me LOL!
and DUFF will be great as well ;p
Woooow!! Beautiful haul!
Im really looking forward to Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick. I'm a big fan of Hush, Hush and I cant wait for the story to continue!
DUFF sounds awesome! I must read it! Just one book I'm looking forward to? Wow. Can't do that. I'll have to say MOCKINGJAY and PARANORMALCY
That sounds like an amazing time! I love all the pics!
How in the world did you get all those books home?!!! wow!
Thanks for sharing the wealth with your blogger buds!
OMG I'm still very jealous of that huuuge pile! Sooo many awesome books!
I defintely CANNOT WAIT for Nightshade by Andrea Cremer! First off the cover is GORGEOUS! And the book sounds great! I'm already in love with it...I've only read fantastic reviews and I really like to read about werewolves:)
Thanks for the contest I hope it's international:)
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It was so great to finally meet you!! Such swag you collected--and you met the Ghost Hunters too?! Jealous!!
:)
What a great giveaway! The Duff is definitely a book on my list. I'm on the lookout for Mockingjay by Susanne Collins and The Scorch Trials by James Dashner.
You got a serious ton! I cleaned up pretty good, but you win!
You and Joanna look like sisters, Kody is adorable, and I am crazy jealous of your loot. In fact, it's a good thing I don't know where you live, or it might go missing. :)
I'm too late for this contest, but THE DUFF is the one I'm looking forward. Okay, it's actually tied with MOCKINGJAY. :)