Monday, April 11, 2011

Today's marketing

Today I marketed myself.  I went to lunch with a friend who was buying my book.  First off, when I arrived at the Diner in our town, there in the parking lot was the station wagon that belongs to Channel 16 News.  When I walked in they were doing a show on the Chef.  He was cooking something that smelled really good.  I met up with the lady that I was having lunch with.  During the meal she was telling anyone who would listen about my book.  We did try to get the attention of the film crew but it didn't work.  There was a gentleman at another table and when he stood to go, he wanted to know if I had another copy that he could buy.  I went to the car and got one.  I always carry extras.  Marketing!  So I sold two books today!  Yea!!!
I learned something new on Facebook today without any help.  Now, no laughing.  A friend wanted to "chat!"  I never chatted before.  I hit the little icons, every one I saw to figure out how to chat, even the one that said to report sender for bad reports, I didn't see that till I hit it.  I told her I was sorry.  I finally hit the right button and we "chatted."  See, I learned something new.  I will figure it out one day.  My daughter says I hit too many buttons that I don't know what they are for.  She is right.  I don't know how I get to some things and can never get back.
I called Borders to see if my book is on the shelf yet.  They said it is only available in an e-book.  Barnes and Noble said it can only be ordered pre paid.  I did contact the manager to see if we can remedy that.  Then I emailed the Company.  How can I sell books if no one can see it?  Let's wait for the answer...
   

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