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Stress-free Marketing: Practical Advice for the Newly Published Author
During my travels while promoting In The Garden With Billy I encountered many talented authors. Some are represented by small presses, others are self published; many are struggling to sell their books. After speaking with these precious scribes, I decided to set aside what would have been my second book (a novel) and write Stress-free Marketing Practical Advice for the Newly Published Author.
Quite frankly, there is no one who trains first-time authors how to market their book. Until now.
Filled with important information such as: book pricing, and how to create relationships with readers. All authors currently working on a manuscript should read this book. For the latest tips on how to market, visit my blog at adviceforauthors.
Renea Winchester talks about Billy
Q: Some people might look at the title In The Garden With Billy: Lessons About Life, Love and Tomatoes and think this is a book about gardening, but it isn't, is it ?
A: We've all heard the phrase, "you can't judge a book by the cover," the same can be said about titles. While the book does contain many stories about the time I spent "in the garden," ultimately the book is about relationships and overcoming obstacles. In The Garden With Billy is about a mismatched pair and the intricate myriad of experiences we've shared. When I met him I had no idea that his wife had recently passed away. He didn't know my mother was ill, but together we helped each other and harvested delicious vegetables along the way. Billy also introduced me to new friends. People matter. Stories matter. Everyone matters.
Q: What made you return to the farm just hours after meeting Billy?
A: That's an excellent question and one I have trouble answering. Initially, my daughter was the reason I returned, but when I met him there was a inexplicable magic that made me want to become part of something bigger than myself. I believe I'm my best when helping others. When I tell people about my friendship with Billy, they nod politely and ask, "What's so exciting about working in the hot sun without pay?" If possible, I take them to the Billy's. Without fail, everyone I've introduced to him says the same thing, "I love him!"
Q: What was the most important lesson Billy taught you?
A: Oh, that's easy. That everyone matters.
Renea's work may also be found in...
BLOGS
A Good Blog Is Hard To Find (Blog about the craft of writing)
AdviceforAuthors (helpful hints for the writer)
Bloggin' Billy's (Gardening Stories from Billy's farm)
Grit Magazine
Magazines
Appalachian Heritage, Spring 2010 edition
Georgia Backroads Magazine, Spring 2010 edition
Smoky Mountain Living, Spring 2010 edition
Longleaf Style, Summer 2010 edition
Georgia Magazine, January 2011 edition
Renea is also ...
...is available to speak to your group
about capturing your life story, simplyfing your life, and finding solace during stressful times. She is a frequent speaker in classrooms, at book clubs and civic groups. For writers, she conducts workshops across the south in conjunction with the release of Stress-free Marketing: Practical Advice for the Newly Published Author. Send her an email through the contact page to book an event.
...an award winning writer.
Winner of the Appalachian Heritage Award. She was awarded the Denny Plattner award in 2011. Her work has been nominated for a SIBA and she has also been nominated for the Georgia Author of the Year Award (GAYA). Her work has been featured in numerous magazines as well as Cup of Comfort for Families Touched by Alzheimer's, and Chicken Soup Teens Talk High School.
...loves history
Her family once owned land in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She is passionate about saving the Hemlock trees, preserving history for future generations, and introducing you to remarkable people.
...is a member of
The Atlanta Writers Club
The Christian Authors Guild
The Georgia Writers Association
