Spreading the word...one blog post at a time

War Remains got mentioned on another website, this one a digest of the best blogs in Asia. All it takes is one or two people blogging about your novel and the next thing you know, it's popping up on various websites and blogs.

The digest is worth looking at for other interesting blogs about life, travel, culture and history in Asia.

With a little help from my friends...

Let's face it, marketing a book on your own can be a little difficult and daunting at times.

You don't want to get "in the face" of too many folks at social networking sites or on your blog by reminding them to buy your book. On one hand, you don't want to be too aggressive to chase people away; on the other hand, you want to post "friendly reminders" from time to time.

Having a great marketing strategy including book signings are par for the course for marketing any book, but when you get right down to it, the best way to market a book, is still word of mouth.

And that's what one of my friends, blog follower and fellow blogger Nye did on her blog over the weekend by mentioning my novel. Whether or not this is going to translate into any actual sales remains to be seen, but her post is another way of spreading the word. Thanks Nye!