Yes, several. The main characters Trip and Maggie represent the values I grew up with; kindness, empathy, respect for elders and treating people the way you would like to be treated. Those values seem to be missing in many people today including government officials tasked with meeting the needs of their constituents.
Thank you for your response, it’s always striking how certain characters become vessels for the values we hold dear. Trip and Maggie sound like beautifully grounded figures, and I admire how you've embedded such meaningful traits into their story. I’m curious, how do you typically promote your books? Have you found anything particularly effective for reaching new readers, especially in today’s ever-shifting landscape of digital engagement?
I haven't found anything that has been really effective. I tried Amazon Ads, Online Book Club, Good Reads Give Away, Book Sends, Book Bub, Tina's Promo- Facebook Ads, 17,000 days Book Launch and Pubby Reviews.
Has anything in particular worked for you?
Thank you for sharing your experience, it's something many of us can relate to. I've explored quite a few of those same avenues myself over the years, and like you, I found that the return on effort and expense was often underwhelming.
One approach that has genuinely helped me is a Book Blog Analysis (BBA). It's not a promotional service, but more of a strategic tool, it helps you understand how your book is being received online. You get insights into which blogs or platforms are mentioning your work, what themes are resonating with readers, and where there's silent traction you might not be aware of.
It made a real difference in helping me target the right audience, refine my messaging, and identify exactly what needed to happen next for my book to find the readers who would appreciate it most, rather than continuing to spend on promotions that didn’t move the needle.
If you’re open to it, I’d be happy to share the details of the specialist who guided me through the process. It might help you step back from the noise and get a clearer sense of direction one based on actual reader engagement, not guesswork.
Thank you for sharing your experience with BBA. I would appreciate a referral to the specialist who guided you through the process of setting up the Blog. Strategic planning rather than hit or miss promotions sounds like a better idea!
I've just sent the specialist’s email address to you via the contact form. You may want to check your spam or promotions folder, just in case it ended up there.
