Saturday, May 22, 2010

WE'RE BACK!



I'm happy to announce that I've returned from hiatus--and early, to boot!

As you can see, the format of the blog has changed a bit.  I'll still be posting interviews and new release announcements, but I discontinued some activities, exanded others, and added new stuff.  Here's the scoop:
  • I added Guest Posts to the publishing "curriculum."  If an author or other professional prefers to publish his/her own item instead of, or in addition to, being interviewed, I think it will not only be fun but will be a better way to spotlight a person's talents.
  • I expanded my ability to do book reviews.  Guidelines are specific, however, and I won't make any exceptions.
  • I will continue to post new release and book sales announcements but will no longer continue to post announcements for book signings, promotional appearances, etc.  I've decided that the focus of the blog needs to be more on the people appearing and what they have to say rather than on their marketing and promotional activities.  When in doubt about whether I'll publish an announcement, simply send an e-mail and ask.  The worst that could happen is I'll say "sorry, no can do."
  • I'm requiring more advance notice when scheduling.  In the past, I agreed to allow appearances with as little as 1-2 weeks notice, which was partially responsible for my "overload" before going on hiatus.  Advance notice when scheduling now includes the following timeframes:
    • Interviews, 4-6 weeks advance notice
    • Guest Posts, 3 weeks advance notice
    • New Release announcement, 2 weeks advance notice
In order to obtain a PDF copy of my Submission Guidelines, click the link you just passed or click the link in the Submission Guidelines section at the top left box in the of the sidebar of the blog.

Thanks for your patience, understanding, and continued support.  I hope to hear from you soon!

2 comments:

  1. Linda, glad to see you're back! Looking forward to all the new interviews coming up. Continued happy reading, reviewing, interviewing--and the much more you do, especially for our animal "forever" friends! Continued success and best wishes moving forward.

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  2. Thanks, Madeline. In addition to those individuals whose names appear on the blog, I've received (and continue to receive) many more inquiries. I guess we writers want to get our names out there!

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