I just received my third official review for A Girl's Guide to Time Travel! And with a huge sigh of relief, so far, everyone seems to like it. I can say I don't like the nervous feeling I get in the pit of my stomach every time I check for submitted reviews. My book is strange and "out there," so I really appreciate the early good news.
According to various sources, the number of Amazon reviews accumulated help get your book promoted more often at Amazon. I'm trying not to beg everyone that buys my book to give me an honest review, but on the inside, I'm begging, while wringing my hands pitifully.
As Spring emerges, I have author fairs and book signings in mind. I am thinking out of the box and contacting coffee shops and local pubs for possible events. One coffee shop said they'd never done a book signing, but are willing to talk to me about it. I have my foot in the door, now I just have to sell myself!
Stay tuned for more!
Monday, April 9, 2018
Friday, April 6, 2018
Sometimes my brain scares me!
So, sometimes, I wonder where I get my creative flair. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bragging. It's just that I've never heard my mom, dad, brother, anyone, look at a strangely shaped log as they pass by and declare it to be a scarred skeleton crawling up from its grave.
Yep, that's me. Seer of dead imaginary things. I really appreciate my weirdness, though. Without it, I wouldn't be able to write about Countesses possessing people, voodoo warlocks, half-angels, zombies, vampires, ghosts... geez. Creepy, much??
I still stare at this one cemetery moment EVERY DAY for the last two years as I drive to work and tirelessly think of a story in which that amazing dedication to the dead can take center stage in my next manuscript.
For anyone that wants to chat, let me know if there is some weird item in your daily life that sets your imagination on fire. I'd love to hear about it!
Yep, that's me. Seer of dead imaginary things. I really appreciate my weirdness, though. Without it, I wouldn't be able to write about Countesses possessing people, voodoo warlocks, half-angels, zombies, vampires, ghosts... geez. Creepy, much??
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| Just some weird pic on the internet, but exciting to stumble across if I were hiking!! |
I still stare at this one cemetery moment EVERY DAY for the last two years as I drive to work and tirelessly think of a story in which that amazing dedication to the dead can take center stage in my next manuscript.
For anyone that wants to chat, let me know if there is some weird item in your daily life that sets your imagination on fire. I'd love to hear about it!
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Come meet Penny Pearson in person AND lots of other amazing authors!
This event combines so much talent from so many genres. You name it, you can probably find it! With luck, we won't have tornadoes or floods this year!
Come join us in La Grange, KY if you are nearby on Saturday, April 14th.
Ever want to travel to ancient Greece? FREE book to experience it!
![A Girl's Guide to Time Travel by [Pearson, Penny]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51DLZwWDi-L.jpg)
For a limited time, my Greek time travel, A Girl's Guide to Time Travel is available for free in ebook on Amazon! This adventure romance is fast-paced and humorous. I hope you get a chance to enjoy HOLLAND and DORAN'S story!
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Not Always an Instant Success
My first traditionally published book got released this weekend, and in my brain I thought I would have a party with lots of people cheering me on. Reality was no one cheered, there was no party, and the book quietly slid into the world to rapidly get swallowed up and lost in the sea of author dreams and torment. I’m not giving up, but it is humbling to know success is so hard to achieve completely by chance.
Being the author is the easy part for me. It’s the other expectations that are where I fail and need help. I’m not good at marketing. Gone are the days where a publisher’s team would swoop in and carry you on their shoulders to book signings, conventions, workshops. I’ve invested in new business cards, bookmarks and signage. I am my own team, and I am not going to give up. I have my first book fair in a few weeks, and I’m already practicing writing my new pen name.
And no matter what happens in the world of sales, I still have the comfort of creating new characters and worlds to aid in an escape from reality.
Stay paranormally weird!
Penny
Sunday, March 18, 2018
A Wrinkle in Time review
After determining from other reviews that A Wrinkle in Time might not be appropriate for my young daughter, I ventured into the movie theater sans child. I didn't have much expectation of this film due to the fact that I never read the book. I did see some previews during other movies and, from what I saw, my interest was piqued. I do adore Disney movies.
I can't tell you exactly why I left the theater after the movie was over, feeling slightly dissatisfied. All the actors were great, wardrobe looked phenomenal, and the CGI looked natural. I found myself not involved with the movie.
Some emotions seemed out of place, and even though there were a few instances where characters expressed faint mistrust, NO ONE seemed freaked out to be in alternate universe. I also wondered why a six year old (or however young Charles Wallace was) could lead everyone around so easily. No one even grabbed him by the hand to slow him down!
Probably what irked me the most was when Meg's father was located and he apologized for looking for the origins of humanity's existence. He APOLOGIZED!! Granted, it was sad he was away from his family, but he found something so special and incredible, how could he NOT be awed by it?
I will just cross my fingers and hope the future Disney movies (including Mary Poppins) fares better than this relatively unremarkable film.
I can't tell you exactly why I left the theater after the movie was over, feeling slightly dissatisfied. All the actors were great, wardrobe looked phenomenal, and the CGI looked natural. I found myself not involved with the movie.
| Mrs. Whatsit and Meg Murry |
Some emotions seemed out of place, and even though there were a few instances where characters expressed faint mistrust, NO ONE seemed freaked out to be in alternate universe. I also wondered why a six year old (or however young Charles Wallace was) could lead everyone around so easily. No one even grabbed him by the hand to slow him down!
Probably what irked me the most was when Meg's father was located and he apologized for looking for the origins of humanity's existence. He APOLOGIZED!! Granted, it was sad he was away from his family, but he found something so special and incredible, how could he NOT be awed by it?
I will just cross my fingers and hope the future Disney movies (including Mary Poppins) fares better than this relatively unremarkable film.
Friday, March 16, 2018
NEW RELEASE - A Girl's Guide to Time Travel is available!
HOLLAND & DORAN'S story is live! Come with Doran and Holland on an adventure of a life time set in ancient Greece.
Ebook and printed copies are available on Amazon! I would LOVE any reviews of my newest! I will also be at the 8th Annual Independent Authors Fair in La Grange, KY on Saturday, April 14th at the Stardust Romance publisher table.
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