I’ve blogged before about how tired I got during release week. Launching a new book (and a new series) requires dedication. I’m grateful to all the publications and bloggers and podcasters who gave me media coverage. I’m thankful to the great bookstagramming community, who’ve been sharing images of Death By Bubble Tea (including a few bubble tea selfies). Of course, I’m very appreciative of the readers who supported me. In fact, it’s the fans who clamored for my book and went out of their way … [Read more...]
Wednesday Roundup
August 25, 2021 Leave a Comment
Hi there! I'm doing something new on certain Wednesdays. I've decided to once in a while post some bookish news roundups. I realize that not everybody checks my media page, so I figure I'll go ahead and list some fun articles and mentions about my books. Here are two recent posts: Sister love in books: http://nwasianweekly.com/2021/08/for-the-love-of-sisters/ High-tech mystery reads (I'm quoted in this article!): https://bookriot.com/high-tech-mysteries/ … [Read more...]
Book Trailers and Beyond
November 24, 2014 6 Comments
"Many possibilities are open to you. Take advantage of them." The modern world mingles mediums. Take, for example, the book trailer. It's a visual sneak preview of something that's written. Admittedly, I personally don't watch the latest video and then go out and buy a novel. Nevertheless, I'm extremely excited to present the official book trailer for The 228 Legacy: Go ahead and like it on Youtube! If you enjoyed it, share with your friends. Beyond book trailers, there are other … [Read more...]
How to Write a Press Release
July 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
As a pig fears getting fat, so a man fears renown. Pigs eat anything that's put into their trough. (In fact, when I worked in my family restaurant, we used to donate the scraps to farmers.) Like our pot-bellied friends, authors crave media attention. One of the best ways to get coverage is through the traditional press release. Here are my top five tips for creating an enticing press release: 1. Focus on the smaller outlets first. Often, local media successes will lead to bigger … [Read more...]
