Friday, March 10, 2017

Brigid Has a Question.

HOTR friends and very kind and patient Borepatch readers. My publicist is in Ireland. TBOB was a #1 bestseller in the UK.  That prompted my husband to send me a text and photo from a large bookstore in London, where he was on business.  My first book was on display with "also by this author", which was a book on ERECTILE DISFUNCTION by a Dr. L.B. Johnson (quick, call the publisher, call the bookstore).

That resolved, (and yes, I'm technically a Dr., but I don't know how to fix the living, only reconstruct the dead) it was time to get back to normal life. Then there is the third book, and my publicist wants to do a Social Media blast this month. I made these tonight and respectfully ask which one you prefer. 1, 2, 3, or 4.

A real post to resume soon. Partner in Grime was gone all week, and I was busy with the house, work, 96-year-old Dad, and dog. Dad can sometimes be a challenge, but as he adopted me when his friends were welcoming grandchildren, I figure I owe him one, and he is one of the kindest men I know.




22 comments:

  1. grendelMarch 11, 2017 at 3:44 AM

    4 is best, 2 is second best.

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  2. Reg TMarch 11, 2017 at 4:11 AM

    Brigid - I'm not religious (although I do subscribe to the Judeo-Christian moral code), yet #4 moved me the most and seems to fit the title best. #1 would be my second choice.

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    #4 works for me.

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  4. UnknownMarch 11, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    Tough call. But #4 first choice, as Reg said it seems to fit the theme the best, and I think it was the most positive as well. 3 for a second pick.

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  5. LantryMarch 11, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    #4 followed closely by #1

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  6. BorepatchMarch 11, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    I like #4 but think that your might sell more with #1.

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  7. waepnedmannMarch 11, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    +1 for Borepatch's comment.

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  8. Rich in NCMarch 11, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    They are all excellent. It seems that each blurb piques a different area of interest. After reading them several times over several days, Number Two was the one that had me the most curious and motivated to learn more. I think #2 would reach the widest audience.

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  9. cecilhenryMarch 11, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Frankly, #4 words with #1 picture by far

    Otherwise: 1,4

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  10. Atom SmasherMarch 11, 2017 at 11:37 AM

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  11. Atom SmasherMarch 11, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    #1: Seeking.
    #2: Loss.
    #3: Renewal.
    #4: Hope.

    They're all good, but 4 is the least melancholy. I'd go with #4.

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  12. SiGraybeardMarch 11, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    I was the most moved by #2, but I think I'm with the consensus that #4 is the standout.

    I also totally missed the themes that Atom Smasher summarizes until reading his comment, FWIW.

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  13. PatrickMarch 11, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    #2 was the one that I was drawn to read visually. #4 was the one that read with the most impact.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    #4 gets my vote. It was the easiest to read and delivered its message in a straightforward manner. I liked #1, but I found myself re-reading it several times to really understand it; perhaps not the best thing for the intended medium and audience.

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  15. Old NFOMarch 11, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    4 or 1...

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  16. Home on the RangeMarch 11, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    Atom Smasher - you totally nailed it. Thanks for making my day. Everyone - thanks for the honest feedback - I think I'll forward #4. I had fun making them anyway (people ask about the third book cover - it's an abandoned barn in Indiana that I stopped to take a photo of on the way to a blog meets, the railway spike caught my eye.)

    Brigid

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  17. DoninSacto1March 11, 2017 at 4:28 PM

    Number four seems to hit me the best. After reading the book, it seems to follow the idea I got from the book.

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  18. pigpen51March 11, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Brigid, Sorry that I missed you, it seems. I myself was moved by all of these, but thought that 1 was best for marketing, as well. I knew that you had locked down your blog, I just found out that you had spam issues. I am so sad that you had to do that. But I still wish you the absolute best. If you remember, my wife and I adopted two girls, sisters. I live in MI. Be Blessed.

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  19. JayNolaMarch 12, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Horizon then guitar..

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  20. AnonymousMarch 13, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    #1, #4

    I like the excerpts; I think the presentation of #1 "appeals" more than the others.

    Q

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  21. Toirdhealbheach BeucailMarch 16, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    I like #4 best; that said, #1 might be more suitable for a book display or outer cover.

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  22. MattBMarch 17, 2017 at 12:30 AM

    Number one would have the widest appeal. Then four.

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