tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post397104468880609368..comments2024-03-28T03:20:13.802-04:00Comments on A Good Blog is Hard To Find: TIPS TO SURVIVING BOOK PROMOTION & Storycatching! by Kerry MaddenA Good Blog Is Hard to Findhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823958967965785849noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-69187023800046747202011-02-07T11:25:22.762-05:002011-02-07T11:25:22.762-05:00Once again, Kerry...a lot of thoughtful informatio...Once again, Kerry...a lot of thoughtful information. I'm having trouble deciding who's the sweetest most helpful author I know: It's between you and Nicole S.....but I think this might tip it your favor!Ad Hudlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15850465665409397123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-72383103197746805642011-02-06T00:46:58.326-05:002011-02-06T00:46:58.326-05:00This is a wonderful post, Kerry. Thanks for much f...This is a wonderful post, Kerry. Thanks for much for sharing this with us. I especially like the part about giving of yourself as a writer.Donny Bailey Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905427074356347120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-32241982893778753222011-02-05T16:16:24.013-05:002011-02-05T16:16:24.013-05:00My goodness! I came by to remind myself of this go...My goodness! I came by to remind myself of this go around's theme. Gee-- now, I must go and try to figure out how to follow this? Methinks the bar is too high. Seriously, you are one of the nicest jewels it's been my pleasure to meet in this business. Thank you for such a thought provoking, slap full of information post.Shellie Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626445639001362765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-53822119558813138732011-02-04T13:13:03.239-05:002011-02-04T13:13:03.239-05:00Thanks so much for this. So much good information ...Thanks so much for this. So much good information all in one place!Katie Alenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693819955523038560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-1224913667013283122011-02-04T08:59:19.422-05:002011-02-04T08:59:19.422-05:00Thanks everybody for the sweet comments!! Yes, tha...Thanks everybody for the sweet comments!! Yes, that bearded man is Popcorn Sutton, the famous moonshiner, who once built Norah a fire...Ernestine, his partner, let us stay in the cabin that Popcorn built for her up on Johnson Gap where I wrote part of JESSIE'S MOUNTAIN. Maggie Valley is like home now...Ernestine said she thinks the Weems (the family from my novel) would have lived on Fie Top Road just below Ghost Town in the Sky. I love Maggie Valley and getting kids to write their stories.Kerry Maddenhttp://www.kerrymadden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-27558023273303712362011-02-04T07:10:13.576-05:002011-02-04T07:10:13.576-05:00Fantastic post Kerry filled with great information...Fantastic post Kerry filled with great information. I bet I'm the only Author who recognized WNC's famous Popcorn Sutton. Course I grew up in Bryson City, just on the "other side" of the Maggie Valley mountain. And then there was River in another picture. Great advice and pictures of famous people. This might be the best posting ever! : )Renea Winchesterhttp://www.reneawinchester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-76543098149257002592011-02-03T21:18:28.577-05:002011-02-03T21:18:28.577-05:00Absolutely brilliant blog entry - thanks for shari...Absolutely brilliant blog entry - thanks for sharing all these great ideas!<br />-Sara MegibowSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568204683510547810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-17272868546028307682011-02-03T20:14:40.987-05:002011-02-03T20:14:40.987-05:00Kerry,
OH MY! Was just facebooking talking about ...Kerry, <br />OH MY! Was just facebooking talking about you today and here you are. What is obvious to all is that you give a 1000 percent more than you take. The world is a better place because you are in it!<br />And just who is that very, handsome beared man in the pic with Norah?<br /><br />RiverRiver Jordanhttp://www.riverjordan.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-84023793658430068732011-02-03T10:10:28.184-05:002011-02-03T10:10:28.184-05:00These are such awesome, practical tips, and even t...These are such awesome, practical tips, and even though I'm not at this point in my writing career, I sincerely appreciate the advice you provide here. Thank you for this! Jeni BellJenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964839566992027438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-32376732470949238212011-02-03T08:56:52.587-05:002011-02-03T08:56:52.587-05:00BTW, Jennie is Jennie Helderman.BTW, Jennie is Jennie Helderman.Jennie Heldermanhttp://www.asthesycamoregrows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-77517466006822318812011-02-03T08:55:10.880-05:002011-02-03T08:55:10.880-05:00Hi Kerry---Just scoured your post today, picking u...Hi Kerry---Just scoured your post today, picking up good tips. And also found friends and familiar places when I scrolled through all the photos. We've got lots to talk about next time we're together, which could be soon. I'm heading your way in a few weeks. Will get in touch.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701424663032593275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-30204965066389282272011-02-03T07:52:12.851-05:002011-02-03T07:52:12.851-05:00Excellent sharing Thanks for share i am sure its m...Excellent sharing Thanks for share i am sure its must help me. thanks for doing thispropertytalkshttp://www.propertytalks.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-69365642775560146382011-02-03T00:16:27.082-05:002011-02-03T00:16:27.082-05:00Hi, Kerry! I didn't know you were connected t...Hi, Kerry! I didn't know you were connected to Maggie Valley. In fact, I didn't even know your Harper Lee book was YA! I bought it last year at GFW and loved it. We have a home in Scaly Mt., NC (near Highlands) and I think I've been on that same road in Waynesville...lots of good tips, especially about SHARING with other authors. Marketing is work, but we can all help each other. Thank you!M.L. Malcolmhttp://www.MLMalcolm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-8755042029284776382011-02-02T23:44:00.939-05:002011-02-02T23:44:00.939-05:00A true artist can share their secrets without the ...A true artist can share their secrets without the worry of losing anything. As more grows with each clipping. Thank you for shedding light on the hard work of writing that has little to do with the page.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390700388928475367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-79016180177485631742011-02-02T23:05:54.572-05:002011-02-02T23:05:54.572-05:00Thank you, dear Susan. I loved your essay too! Mar...Thank you, dear Susan. I loved your essay too! Marketing - it's a love-hate thing with me but the kids make it so much fun. Hope to see you soon Thank you for your sweet words.Kerry Maddenhttp://www.kerrymadden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-38109492992068936102011-02-02T23:05:46.324-05:002011-02-02T23:05:46.324-05:00Yeah, well, it also helps if you're Kerry Madd...Yeah, well, it also helps if you're Kerry Madden and everyone loves you. Not just any old author can pull that off.<br />xo Amy G KossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-45264000036879550282011-02-02T22:21:41.634-05:002011-02-02T22:21:41.634-05:00Wow. Generous. Smart. Have you considered a book a...Wow. Generous. Smart. Have you considered a book about book marketing? There's a wealth of good stuff here, Kerry. And the pictures were fun, too. Just loved it!Susan Cushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513534110522851590noreply@blogger.com