Category Archives: Book business

When’s the best time for an author to get their message out? The answer will surprise you. #BookMarket with Janet Goldstein

Since March, 2010, I’ve hosted #BookMarket Twitter chat. #BookMarket is Twitter’s only chat about Book Marketing. It’s grown into one of the best conversations about publishing on the Internet.  The chat is from 4-5 ET on Twitter. We’re joined today by Janet Goldstein (@JanetGoldstein) Janet is a book professional who’s helped a number of bestselling… Continue Reading

Starting w a little swearing, a big theme to write about, and ending w writing in bed w the cat – a Twitterview w Sue Lange #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. For my last #Twitterview, I had a chance to chat with Science Fiction author… Continue Reading

Perseverance and a dash of Anxiety makes the author – a chat with Emma Newman @EmApocalyptic #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. Friday, I had a chance to chat with Emma Newman. Emma is the author… Continue Reading

Authors! Clean up your WordPress and SEO says Lori Culwell on #Bookmarket

Since March, 2010, I’ve hosted #BookMarket Twitter chat. #BookMarket is Twitter’s only chat about Book Marketing. It’s grown into one of the best conversations about publishing on the Internet.  The chat is from 4-5 ET on Twitter. Lori Culwell joined us with an information filled #BookMarket Chat about cleaning up our WordPress sites and our… Continue Reading

Success in publishing=mentoring,collaberation, quality product & caramel corn from Amanda at Bookmasters #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. I had a chance today to chat with Bookmaster’s Amanda from @BookMasters about publishing… Continue Reading

Success via Connection and a Banana Suit thrown in with author Dwain Smith #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. Yesterday, I had a chance to speak with Dwain Smith @DwainSmith. Dwain is an… Continue Reading

The Letter I wrote to my Congresswoman & Senators

I think this does a pretty good job explaining why defeating SOPA and PIPA is so important to us. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Senator Bennet, Senator Udall, and Congresswoman DeGette My name is Claudia Hall Christian. I am a co-owner, along with a few other Coloradians, of a small publishing company, Cook Street Publishing. We employ about… Continue Reading

Reviews, readers, and New Mexican Green Chile stew with book blogger Teresa #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. Today, I had a chance to chat with Teresa of @teresasreading. Teresa is a… Continue Reading

Transparency, copy edits, and PR with Ruth Seeley for #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. Today I was able to catch up with PR professional Ruth Seeley, @ruthseeley. Ruth… Continue Reading

Gratitude, integrity and role models a chat with Matthew Ashdown @Gratitudem #BookMarket

In the month of January, I’m doing a Twitter Interview (Twitterview) of many of the participants of the #BookMarket chat. These are people who come and generously share their wisdom week after week. The Twitterviews give them a chance to shine. Today, I caught up with Matthew Ashdown, @Gratidudem.  Matthew is an author, chief author… Continue Reading