Thursday, July 11, 2013

Brand New!

Hi All,

This is my first attempt at my very own personal blog. I belong to several other blogs but I don't own them. This one is mine and I can post my thoughts, hints, and struggle as I embark on life as an Indie Author.

It's always the same story no matter where I go. We all want more readers. Duh! Why else would we write if not to share our stories with other like minded people? Yes, we want you to pick up our book and not put it down until you're finished. That is happening less and less today. One of the reasons is there are SO many books to chose from.

Years ago we walked down the aisle of the bookstore, found a great cover and flipped the book over and read the blurb. If time permitted, we'd open the book and read a few pages. The decision to buy or not buy was easy. Those days are long gone. Now we look at sales, Facebook, Twitter, Reviews, and word of mouth. Still, when I go to Sam's or Target I always walk by and look at the books lining the shelves. Old habits die hard for a gal who fell in love with reading long before becoming a writer.

Here is a picture of my latest book, OUT OF THE NIGHT. It will be available to purchase in a few days. While it's the third of a series it has received excellent reviews and readers tell me I've managed to keep up the intensity I've strived for. Still, I have to wait to see how my baby does. I will say, Tony is one of my favorite characters because he came to me completely whole. I didn't have to change a thing. Unlike Mac, (First story in the Falcon Series, OUT OF THE DARK) who I had to wad up and stash in a drawer until he learned to behave. LOL! Yes, they're real to me.

Review from Fresh Fiction: "OUT OF THE SHADOWS STARTS OUT ON THE RUN AND JUST KEEPS GOING AT THAT SAME TEMPO TO THE VERY END. THE DEPTH OF THE ACTION IS UNBELIEVABLE, SO REALISTIC, IT IS SCARY. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON THE NEXT BOOK IN THIS SERIES."

Writers want to hear if they are hitting the mark. Are they wanting to read the kind of stories you write? Are they engaged? How do the characters come across and why buy the next one. Very often as writers we sit alone in a room and struggle to get every word just right, deepen every emotion and make the characters come to life. When that happens, we've succeeded.

I'd love to hear from readers and writers. Also, if we receive twenty comments, I'm picking a name to win a copy of OUT OF THE SHADOWS.

Catch ya all later!
Geri Foster
www.gerifoster.com

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CB4QY8U

19 comments:

  1. This is a great start to your new blog! Kudos! I agree, we writers are always on the prowl for readers. It's why we write.

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  2. Enjoyed your post, Geri! I'm excited for you being brave and jumping out into the blogosphere on you own. You're a great writer with a magnetic personality, you'll do well!

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  3. Congratulations, Geri, for jumping into the deep end of the blogging pool. That first step is the hardest! :)

    Great thoughts on why we do the things we do. It does all come down to our readers. When we connect with readers, the sense of accomplishment is wonderful.

    Good luck with your blogging efforts!

    Karen
    www.karendocter.com/blog/

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  4. Thank you, Paty. I've been blogging for awhile, but never all by myself. I guess I was too scared to step off the deep end and plummet to my death. But this is fun and very liberating. I can say anything I want to.

    Thanks again!

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  5. Carra, thank you for stopping by. I feel like a kid in a candy store. I might just say anything!

    LOL!

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  6. Aw Karen, you should know how nuts I am by now! I think that was the wonderful thing about ROMCON! We got to be up and personal with readers. I learned a lot from them. I've talked two friends into joining me next year! Yay!

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  7. Geri,

    Congratulations! You'll do fine, I'm certain! Your books are getting great reviews! I've only read the first one, but I loved it. Can't wait to read 2 & 3.

    DeLaine

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  8. Hi Geri,
    Congratulations on your new blog! Way to go. Loved your post and Out of the Shadows. Can't wait for Tony's story, now. Very best of luck to you,

    ~Donna

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  9. Thank you, DeLaine,
    I've busy doing the final edit of OTN. Should be out my Monday or Tuesday.

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  10. Donna, You're such a sweetheart to come to my tiny little blog. BTW I bought two of your book Tuesday. Now, I have the weekend to read them!

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  11. What a great post, Geri. And so true! I love your books and plug them every day on Twitter when I go to HootSuite.

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  12. Geri:
    You did it! Jumping into blogging won't be hard for you with all your energy. It's the commitment thing. Kristen Lamb says to blog three times a week. I tried that for a few years and now I blog or have a blog guest once a week. Good luck on your new book.
    Ruby

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  13. Thank you Caroline! You're such a good friend. I shutter to think where I'd be without your guidance.

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  14. Thanks Ruby,
    I have no idea how often I'll write on this blog, it's just something I wanted to do to connect with readers and writers. So, I guess these are my words. :)

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  15. Sorry to be so late in looking at your post. Looks fantastic. Your covers are some of the best I've ever seen and I already know how well you tell a good story.

    Looking forward to more!

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  16. Geri, you hit a home run! You voiced what we authors all struggle with, how to get the word out and make readers want to read our books. It's not easy in this fast-paced, ever changing publishing game. Best of luck with your series. I love the covers. Drool!

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  17. Thank you Lyn,
    I love my covers too! They alone have won over many readers for me. Yes, this is a fast paced business with so much books to buy, you constantly have to be working to stay in front of your audience.

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  18. Geri,

    Your covers ROCK! I've finished book 1 and into reading book 2 right now! Can't wait to see book 3!

    Keep writing it. They're fantastic reads!

    D

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