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- Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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- Out of all the books you’ve written, is there one that holds a particularly special place in your heart? If so, what makes that book so meaningful to you?
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- - Marcha Fox 4 months ago
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  - All of my characters somehow become like extended family. I kind of miss them when I finish up a story, weird as that may sound. I think the book that was the most fun to write was "The Terra Debacle: Prisoners at Area 51." The main character is a telepathic walking plant from my Star Trails Tetralogy series. Having him interacting with a NASA astrobiologist was hilarious. It actually entailed quite a bit of research, which was also fun, since I knew very little about botany, yet found numerous things that fit beautifully. I think it's the only book I've written that has all 5-star reviews. So that is probably it, though my recent trilogy written with a Northern Cheyenne coauthor was pretty special, too.
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  - - Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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    - What a fascinating response, thank you for sharing it. A telepathic walking plant sounds delightfully imaginative, and I admire the level of research you invested to bring such a character convincingly to life. Your collaborative trilogy with a Northern Cheyenne coauthor also sounds incredibly meaningful. I imagine that brought a whole new depth and cultural perspective to the storytelling.
      
      I'm curious, how do you typically promote your books, and have you found anything in particular that’s been especially effective in helping your work reach new readers?
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    - - Marcha Fox 4 months ago
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      - Many years ago I was in an author's group that has since folded. While engaged in that, things moved along pretty well as we helped promote each other's books. There may be another one out there I need to find. The past few years between writing the Dead Horse Canyon books and moving from Texas to New York, my marketing efforts largely collapsed. I'm back to square-one. We did have a nice boost for Dead Horse Canyon when the newsletter that his charity-sponsored assisted living center sent out featured him and our books. If we could do that every month we'd be in great shape!
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      - Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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        Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s remarkable how those early collaborative efforts with your author group helped create momentum and I completely understand how life transitions, like your move from Texas to New York, can disrupt even the best-laid plans.
        
        Have you explored tools like Book Blog Analysis to track how your books are being received across blogs and online platforms? I’ve found it incredibly useful, it uncovered feedback and discussions I didn’t even know existed. It’s not promotional in nature, but more of an insight tool. That kind of visibility can be especially helpful when you're restarting efforts and trying to gauge where your work is still resonating.
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        Marcha Fox 4 months ago
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        Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check it out. I'm being inundated daily by people wanting to help promote my books. I can't help but wonder how they're finding me? If all those emails were fans and readers I'd be in good shape! LOL! I'm on ChatGBT so it has given me some helpful info for marketing. I have a very long to-do list, but keep at it. Tell me about your books.
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        Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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        Thank you for your kind words. Much of my work explores the layered histories of London and the individuals who’ve shaped its cultural and spiritual identity. I’ve written extensively on figures like Dickens, Blake, and Chaucer, blending biography with a sense of place and myth. My novels, like Hawksmoor, The House of Doctor Dee, and The Plato Papers often explore how the past bleeds into the present.
        
        Now, regarding the Book Blog Analysis, if you don't mind, I can share the contact info of the specialist who guided me through it. It’s not a promotional service but rather a visibility tool, and it helped me uncover where my books were being discussed and how readers were engaging with them. Let me know if you’re interested.
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        Marcha Fox 4 months ago
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        I'm interested but it depends on how expensive it is. It's interesting that you pull the past into the present like I have in my trilogy. Things really don't change that much at the human level, only the technology.
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        Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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        I completely understand your concern, and you're absolutely right to be cautious, there are so many costly offers floating around, and not all of them deliver real value. That said, the specialist I worked with is very reasonable and flexible. The Book Blog Analysis isn’t expensive at all, and they’re happy to tailor things to work within your budget. It’s more about gaining clarity and direction than spending money on promotions.
        
        I’ve just passed along the specialist email info to you via the contact form, feel free to check your spam or promotions folder in case it landed there. It’s definitely worth a conversation, especially if you’re looking for meaningful insight into how your books are resonating with readers.
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        Marcha Fox 4 months ago
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        Thank you. I don't think there's anything out there, at least according to AI, which gave me a list of several I should approach to see if they're interested. Is that included in the analysis, i.e. finding suitable bloggers, or just what's already out there?
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        Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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        What I’ve learned from going through a Book Blog Analysis is that it’s not just about tracking existing blog mentions. It actually goes deeper it identifies potential bloggers, influencers, book clubs, and platforms that align with your genre, themes, and audience, even if they haven’t discovered your book yet. The analysis breaks things down into sections like:
        
        Target audience: profiles who’s most likely to connect with your book emotionally and thematically
        
        Comparable authors and titles: helps you see where your book sits in the market
        
        Platform strategy: including TikTok, Instagram, Goodreads, etc.
        
        Influencer and partnership opportunities: like book clubs, podcasts, or even therapists (if your book touches emotional or psychological themes)
        
        So yes, it does more than just report what’s “already out there.” It also builds a roadmap toward where your book should be and who you should approach. Honestly, it’s been useful for figuring out what to do next without guessing.
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        Marcha Fox 4 months ago
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        That's good to know. Oddly enough, ChatGBT has given me most of that already. It will even help me draft emails approaching the different platforms. I'm seeing how much I can get from ChatGBT before putting out any money to make sure it's worth paying for. Meanwhile, what I've gotten so far has created a very long to-do list!
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