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2012 Indie Blog Review

29 Saturday Dec 2012

Posted by Tracy James Jones in Announcement

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2012 Indie Blog Review

When I started this blog in August 2011 I had no idea what I was doing.  I had just released my first fiction novel, “Secrets & Lies” so my first thought was to use it to create a home-base for book promotions, (my books), with the hopes of starting a place to build my brand.  It took me less than six months to realize that I needed to do something more.   Sure, self-promotion is a good thing, in moderation, I learned, so within that first year I decided to reach out to other indie authors, who like me, were just trying to find a way to gain attention to our work without beating people over the head with the same information every day.  Once the idea was set in place I reached out thru my new social media outlets, (Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, etc…) and brought in a few of my indie author friends to guest post about their books, events, and anything else they wanted to promote.  Hence the title: “Let’s Talk About Books.”

Since then not only have I been able to read, review, and showcase some amazing authors, indie & traditional, I have also made some very good friends.  Because of these super talented people, I am happy to have found the perfect place for my blog.  Being a full-time supporter for Indie Authors (and others) has been the best for me in this past year.  Though I started a little late, and yes – I’m still in the learning stage, it has been my pleasure to host at least two major author events, a couple of blog hops, cover reveals, and personal interviews, all of which has brought me a wonderful collection of blogger awards and a growing number of friends, fans, and colleagues.  What more could I ask for?  Not a thing.  For someone who didn’t have a clue as to what they were doing, I am thankful to know that I learned to do something worthwhile.  Not just for myself, but also for the numerous others out there who just need a chance to be noticed.

So, what are my plans for the new year?  Well, I have a few ideas.  Though author support is my main objective, I am hoping to showcase more talent in film, screenwriting, musicians, artists, bloggers, almost anyone working to make a name for themselves in the arts.  As for myself, I have more novels and short stories to write and I am considering to venture into adapting more of my work for film.  As this new year moves along this blog may be in for a name change, but for now, talking about books and the people who write them is my number one thing.

And speaking of talented authors… In closing, I would like to share a group photo of a few of the best in indie & traditional publishing whom I got to know in this past year.  Some you may already know of and some are the best yet to come.  All good people from around the world and back.  :o)

Authors 2012

Indie AuthorsBig hugs and much love to everyone.  I couldn’t have done this without you.

Indie Authors Holiday Post Recap

10 Monday Dec 2012

Posted by Tracy James Jones in Announcement

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Indie Authors Holiday Post Recap

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I am totally thankful to be associated with so many fantastic authors and friends and it has been my honor to showcase these amazing people and their work on my blog.  Now, at the midway point of the holiday post event, I would like to give a recap list of everyone who has been featured thus far.  I would also like to mention that in the coming weeks I hope to occasionally showcase these authors again and more all the way through the holiday season and possibly the New Year.  For now, if you please, here they are again in a recap review. Happy Holidays!

M.J. Webb – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/spotlight-author-m-j-webb/

Bruce Blake – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/spotlight-author-bruce-blake/

Charity Parkerson – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/spotlight-author-charity-parkerson/

Neal James – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/spotlight-author-neal-james/

Marla Blowers – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/spotlight-author-marla-blowers/

Ben Ditmars – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/spotlight-author-ben-ditmars/

Ron Fritsch – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/spotlight-author-ron-fritsch/

Lynn Hallbrooks & David McKoy – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/spotlight-authors-lynn-hallbrooks-david-mckoy/

Edenmary Black – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/spotlight-author-edenmary-black/

Dan Mader – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/spotlight-author-j-d-mader/

Amber Jerome~Norrgard – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/spotlight-author-amber-jeromenorrgard/

Micheal Rivers – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/spotlight-author-micheal-rivers/

Dirk & Kam – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/spotlight-authors-dirk-tyler-kameron-brook/

Cinta Garcia – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/06/spotlight-author-cinta-garcia-de-la-rosa/

Scott Mallory – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/spotlight-author-scott-mallory/

Melissa Craig – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/spotlight-author-melissa-craig/

Charity Parkerson – https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/the-adonis-by-charity-parkerson/

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