Building a Fan Base

Welcome back,

Today I am going over how to build your fan base, and when is a good time to start? I am by no means a master on this subject, and still an avid learner myself, but I am going to share with you what has been working well for me so far.

If you are still writing or just about to start writing your first book, you are in luck! This is the prime time to start! It is never too early to start building your followers. However, if you are like me, then you have already written your book, and didn't think/know you should have been building a fan base before you published... That's okay, many of us do that. Lucky for us 'secretive' people, it is never too late to start either!

Where exactly do you get these followers?

First off, you need to get a Twitter, a Google+ (if you have a gmail, you have a google+ account), and make an author page on Facebook. These are popular social media sites, and you want to get noticed. It is important to remember that you can't just make these accounts and expect others to instantly follow you, unless you're Johnny Depp or someone similar, which is pretty slim. This is a two way thing. If you want people to follow you, you have to follow them. Everyone wants to gain.

Don't follow just anyone. If you are writing Middle Grade books, you don't necessarily want to be following a criminal law lawyer, unless he/she is a big fan of MG reads, or you find them interesting. Follow bloggers, readers/fans of your specified genre, or anyone who interests you.

It's also important to follow others in similar categories as yourself. There is no hope in beating them, nor should even you try. Join your competition! Follow other authors who write the same genres or for the same age range you do. Try to become friend these people, retweet them and promote their stuff. They will be happy to return the favor, assuming they are not snobbish, 'Why should I help out the newbie?' kind of person. I haven't met many, but they are out there. They don't realize this thing is a give and take. But I digress...

If you're not on any sites, then hurry! Get on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Goodreads, Pintrest! The more sites you are on, the more YOU will get noticed. Tweet and post stuff about your book, and be proud that you authored it! Check out other peoples works, and ask if they will check out your's.

Remember that these are social media sites, so you shouldn't be all work and no play! Jack Torrance syndrome is never good...

Any questions? Please post them in the comments! I will try to answer them all!
Know anyone who's trying to become an author? Please share this blog with them!
Don't forget to add me to your circles! I'll add you back!
Thank you for reading!

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A Job From Hell!

Welcome back!

Today I am reviewing the young adult, paranormal romance, A Job From Hell by Jayde Scott.

I found this book on Goodreads! What lured me in was the cover. Yes, I unfortunately do pick my next read based on the covers. Unless I read what the book is about first. Then the cover doesn't matter. (Are any of you buying that?)

The first book in the Ancient Legends series, the cover alone promises an exciting paranormal read! The name tells me it's about a girl, who obviously takes a job, unknowing that her employer is of the paranormal himself! Between the cover and the title, I instantly thought: "Ooo! Maybe her employer is a demon!'
Was that too presumptuous of me? Nah...

Amber goes to Scotland to start a summer job, and once she sets eyes on her employer, (expecting an old rich man, he turns out to be a young sexy one), her fate is sealed. She enters Aidan's deadly world one night when lost in the woods, unknowingly entering a race and winning the prize... One worth killing for. Now the only chance Amber has to make her life go back to normal, is to enter the Otherworld. However, in order to do that, Amber must die...

Sounds like a demon thing, right? Well, I must say that I was a little disappointed to find out that it was just another story about vampires. Despite that fact, I thought the over all story was pretty good. According to Goodreads reviews, people either love it or they hate it. This is what set me apart from them: I didn't love it, nor did I hate it. I liked it. I do think vampires are a bit played out theses days, but Jayde Scott did a good job. The vampire fan girl in me still clings to life!

Out of five stars, I give it three, for it was misleading... If I had known it was about vampires when I picked it up, I am sure I would have given it a different rating.

I recommend this book to those who are looking for a vampire, paranormal romance, where the main character isn't sulking or begging to become a creature of the night. Finally, someone who appreciates their family, sunlight, and eating steak!

Happy reading everyone!

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Time For Reinvention!

Welcome, my lovely readers! And to any new comers!

So recently I decided to reinvent my blog. Being an indie author, I figured that it's high time to tell you my personal experiences through the "lone wolf" path to the publishing world, and the pros and cons that come with it. I will hopefully have some good advice to share with you other indie authors out there, and for anyone who is interested in getting started!

I haven't been in the indie business long myself, just since last December. Not even a whole year yet? It feels like it's been a decade! I digress; Everyday I learn more, understand more, and I have come to realize how important it is for us indie authors to support each other!

To start off this reinvention, my first bit of advice to you all is to keep writing! That is the number one most important thing. You are a writer, so writing is your life force! If you don't, what else could possibly keep you alive? Without writing, your cup of coffee is no longer 'The Life Force Aid', but just another beverage.

This is the most common piece of advice you will ever receive, but it it probably the most important one of them all.

I want to help support my fellow indie authors, and I know that this can be a daunting path to take. If you know any indie authors or anyone who wants to start, please share this blog, and feel free to follow me! I follow back! I will have new posts every week about this topic, and I also do book reviews!

This is a tough business, so don't make any hasty decisions. There is truly a lot of work involved, but if you are serious about it, then it is all worth it.

Please come back soon for more tips and stories of indie publishing experiences!

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My Witch in the Woods series on Amazon!

On Barnes and Nobles!

And Smashwords!

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Clearly's Corruption

Welcome everybody!

Today is Friday the 13th, the night of the full moon and the release date for Clearly's Corruption! It's the perfect day!

Clearly's Corruption (Witch In The Woods, #2) is now on sale on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords!

Book Description:

Victor had everything he wanted after defeating the witch of Beth’s Hollow, but when Clearly’s screams suddenly echo through the night, his eyes are opened to the truth. The witch had other plans…

Clearly is corrupted, and if that wasn’t enough, the witch has possessed her, working restlessly to live again in Clearly’s body. Victor and his friends must find a way to stop her before the rise of the Blood Moon, which is less than a month away. If They fail, everything Victor has worked so hard to achieve will have been for not and much more than Clearly’s life will be lost.

We all have been awaiting this day for a while now! Thank goodness it's finally here! Now I just have to crank out the third and final book of the Witch In The Woods trilogy! No sweat there! lol

Instead of setting you all on a wild goose chase in search of my eBook, I've added the links below!

Clearly's Corruption on Amazon

Clearly's Corruption on Barnes and Noble

Clearly's Corruption on Smashwords

When you finished reading, please tell me what you thought of the book! You can leave a review at your your favorite retailer! The more reviews, the better! Plus it makes this author very happy to hear from you all! Don't forget to tell your friends!

Thanks!

Taylor Ann Bunker

Thank you!

Welcome back everyone!

Thank you all for the wonderful weekend, and for spreading the word! Because of you, Witch In The Woods had a better sales rate in this one free weekend than it did in it's best month! Which is saying something! 

Now that this big weekend is over, my mom/manager lady and I are preparing for this Friday, for the release Clearly's Corruption! It will finally be available to you all on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords! 

It's felt like 82 years since I've announce the sequel, hasn't it?

I feel that the 13th was the perfect day to schedule it's release, for not only is it my favorite number, but there is also a full moon that night! Oooooooooooo, it's scary how perfect this is!

I hope you all enjoy your free copy of Witch in the Woods!

See you all later!

Update!

Hello readers!

Here is a special *unfortunate* update on the free weekend.

My eBook Witch in the Woods will still be free on Smashwords, but not on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles. There were some technical errors...

But the free weekend for Smashwords has started now! It will download your book into your preferred reader, (At least it does for me, so I am assuming it will for you?) Don't be alarmed if you see that the price is still $2.99! Use promo code: DP72W
when you check out, and it WILL be free!

So please, tell your friends, and sorry for any inconvenience! :)

Remember the code, or copy and paste!

DP72W

Click here to get Witch In The Woods for free!

Enjoy your free eBook! See you all next time!

Hmm, Did You Say Free?

Welcome back lovies!

I have a gift for all of you! You can get my eBook, Witch In The Woods for free! But it's for a short time only. Two days, to be exact. June 7th and 8th. That is this weekend, so don't miss out!

Witch In The Woods will be free on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords! If you don't have a copy yet, this is your chance to get one for free! If you know anyone who likes the YA, Paranormal, Fantasy genre, then please, spread the word! Not only will you help a young author reach her goal, but you will help others find a good read!

Boromir is right. (This meme is just too perfect! ;D lol)

It's a good time to get caught up on the story before the sequel, Clearly's Corruption comes out next Friday, June 13th!

See you later!

Writing: Like A God!

Welcome back!

First off, I wanted to show you all this!

It's a witch voodoo doll, and one of my most favorite gifts my sister has ever given me! It's perfect, don't you think?

Another thing I thought to share with you is this:
Not long ago my brother Wam sent me a picture message on Google hangouts. This is what he sent:

That is a good question, seeing how I've only written two books, I do not know the answer... Yet...
So I did what any good sister would do, and promised him that I would tell him as soon as I find out. Or invite him to tea with Satan and me. Lol, just kidding!


Before I go, here is some more interesting news for you! I have started writing the third and final book in the Witch In The Woods series! What an exciting and scary/sad feeling this is! This is the beginning of the end, of this series, which has been so important to me! It's not the end to my writing, for I have many projects and ideas in the works! :) (Leave it to me to make it dramatic...)

I would tell you the name of it, but the truth is that it doesn't have a name yet. Right now, I'm just calling it The Third! When I do come up with a name, I shall post it on here!

Come back soon, for I will have another post this week, with something awesome to share with you! ;D