Great episode, as always. It was a lot of fun and very thought-provoking.
Loved that you called Rich out for his Bedtime STORIES for Insomniacs. It's a great podcast. His and yours are my "must-listen-to" podcasts.
I'll be interested to see if the Brews experiment works. I wonder about where to go to find those who read, though. Are you bringing them "into" the venue or are you going to venues thinking their patrons are readers?
My thought is that if I'm able to get spots on TV news stations and say, come buy a book and a coffee/beer of your choice is on me, it will be motivation for folks to get something they already love and try a local author. It's scary to think about how massive a failure this could be, but if it works, it could open big doors.
Shoot, I've failed massively throughout my life. What's one more knock on the chin if it's a flop?
Sorry. I wasn't criticizing the idea. Just questioning. I feel like I'm coming off so negative lately and it's not my intention. I was just curious about the concept.
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Interesting timing on this episode. I've been toying with the idea of preparing a live presentation of my podcast and taking it on the road to libraries and bookstores. They would get a nice 30 minute event of an (ahem) award-winning fiction podcaster reading and doing live sound effects for a story, then for libraries they'd also get copies of my books and at bookstores, we could do a nice revenue split on any sales. What do you think?
Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs LIVE!
Or do I need to be more explicit?
Bedtime Stories (in the daytime) for Insomniacs (or anyone who likes a good story) LIVE!
Thanks again for being the one to take the first step into the dark, frightening and sometimes costly unknown for the rest of us. Anyone who listens is forever in your debt and can start repaying you by buying your books!
Thank you for your unflagging kindness and support, Rich.
Amazing idea on the podcast! I think I may steal it, and spin it for my own uses. Maybe do a live Q&A type thing at a library for writers that I could then edit into a podcast episode.
The more I lean into the library thing, the more I'm convinced it's going to be central for us. It beats bookstores, offers free event space (often free, anyway) and engages a lasting customer for anyone involved.
Most libraries, I'm sure, have a budget for guest speakers and programs.. They might even pay to have you provide entertainment for their patrons--or, your could offer it as a perk for them buying your books.
I'm thinking I'd try to pair a library appearance with a bookstore presentation on the same day to maximize exposure, use your press release suggestion to send notice to the local paper, radio and TV...
It's going to be hilarious when I get everything set up and expect to sell a hundred books and instead one person shows up… Then you say, bruised but not beaten, and try again.
I hadn't gotten the link (I emailed Jody to let him know). Plus, I'm finishing this great book I'm reading. Probably today. I wonder if you've heard of it - it's called the Dead Kids Club by this author named Rich Hosek.
Nah. You're fearless. No matter how you feel, you move. That's not fear. That's making fear your b*tch.
Wow...someone had their coffee.
Great episode, as always. It was a lot of fun and very thought-provoking.
Loved that you called Rich out for his Bedtime STORIES for Insomniacs. It's a great podcast. His and yours are my "must-listen-to" podcasts.
I'll be interested to see if the Brews experiment works. I wonder about where to go to find those who read, though. Are you bringing them "into" the venue or are you going to venues thinking their patrons are readers?
My thought is that if I'm able to get spots on TV news stations and say, come buy a book and a coffee/beer of your choice is on me, it will be motivation for folks to get something they already love and try a local author. It's scary to think about how massive a failure this could be, but if it works, it could open big doors.
Shoot, I've failed massively throughout my life. What's one more knock on the chin if it's a flop?
Sorry. I wasn't criticizing the idea. Just questioning. I feel like I'm coming off so negative lately and it's not my intention. I was just curious about the concept.
I didn't take it that way. I'm actually just expressing my own fear.
Jody, I appreciate very much the shoutout and for getting the name of the podcast right at least once.
For anyone who might be wondering what Jody was talking about in regard to Rich Hosek's fiction podcast, the name of the show is:
Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs
The website is:
https://BedtimeStories.studio
Get a free bookmark when you sign up for the Insomniacs Snoozeletter!
And forget copyright! If you don't have that domain name registered, it doesn't matter.
Interesting timing on this episode. I've been toying with the idea of preparing a live presentation of my podcast and taking it on the road to libraries and bookstores. They would get a nice 30 minute event of an (ahem) award-winning fiction podcaster reading and doing live sound effects for a story, then for libraries they'd also get copies of my books and at bookstores, we could do a nice revenue split on any sales. What do you think?
Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs LIVE!
Or do I need to be more explicit?
Bedtime Stories (in the daytime) for Insomniacs (or anyone who likes a good story) LIVE!
Thanks again for being the one to take the first step into the dark, frightening and sometimes costly unknown for the rest of us. Anyone who listens is forever in your debt and can start repaying you by buying your books!
Thank you for your unflagging kindness and support, Rich.
Amazing idea on the podcast! I think I may steal it, and spin it for my own uses. Maybe do a live Q&A type thing at a library for writers that I could then edit into a podcast episode.
I think both of these should be a feature of #writers book tour...
The more I lean into the library thing, the more I'm convinced it's going to be central for us. It beats bookstores, offers free event space (often free, anyway) and engages a lasting customer for anyone involved.
Most libraries, I'm sure, have a budget for guest speakers and programs.. They might even pay to have you provide entertainment for their patrons--or, your could offer it as a perk for them buying your books.
I'm thinking I'd try to pair a library appearance with a bookstore presentation on the same day to maximize exposure, use your press release suggestion to send notice to the local paper, radio and TV...
It's going to be hilarious when I get everything set up and expect to sell a hundred books and instead one person shows up… Then you say, bruised but not beaten, and try again.
Offer free food. Everyone likes free food. I'd drive to Omaha for a free sandwich.
TRBM Roadshow!
p.s. I can't believe I posted before Heather. I hope she's all right...
I hadn't gotten the link (I emailed Jody to let him know). Plus, I'm finishing this great book I'm reading. Probably today. I wonder if you've heard of it - it's called the Dead Kids Club by this author named Rich Hosek.