I'm Learning and Improving...

So I've been doing some reading to learn and improve my marketing. I may not have a budget to #work with as of yet but that's not going to slow me down because there are other ways of getting the word out besides #word of mouth which is always the best way, if you can get the right people talking about the #books lol.

Anyway, recently I learned that my cell phone is an #e-reader through Amazon. All this time, I haven't been reading e-books because I didn't have a reader and I really did all this time. It took getting a new phone and really looking at the installed apps to know what I had. So now I've been reading here and there, a little at a time as time permits.

I read one book about using Instagram and in this book it talks about the importance of hashtags. In my days and everyone older than me call it the pound sign and in the electronic world, it's supposed to help find a collection of things gathered up over the years. So I'm trying to get used to using them. In case, you didn't notice, I started using them in this #blog lol. I just hope it doesn't look weird.

From what I've read in this book on Instagram usage, I've done a lot of things already that I'm supposed to be doing to help my career along. I made my account a business one and it's public which are two things it discussed. I've been posting and replying to other posts, some more than others which is also something it brought up. I've been doing more than sharing my books so that's a good thing. Of course, I do want people to see my books too so I will have to keep that up. I just don't want to drown my account with just books. I have a life outside of #writing that I like sharing too. And that's something else the book mentioned. So the only thing I wasn't doing was those hashtags. I did go through some of my old posts and added them here and there so hopefully that helps.


Outside of writing, I've been enjoying the warm days when they arrived. Just the other day it was 85 and sunny. Boy, did I enjoy that. Spent most of the day outside. Got a little sun which is something I'm used to. The burn will eventually go away. It wasn't that bad but it was noticeable. At least to me it was. My husband and I ended up going to Texas to see our good friend in Amarillo. We spent a few days with him while having fun. Of course, I was able to write too. Then we headed to Oklahoma City to see other friends on the way home back to Indiana. That's where I am now. Not sure how long we'll be visiting OKC but that's fine. I like visiting other places and making new friends. I don't think you can have too many lol. It helps you learn and grow as a human being, and that makes you a better person I believe.

No one is perfect so if you can find a way to keep learning, you're doing a good thing and I really think there's room for everyone to grow.

So that's what's on my mind today. I just wanted to share that little tidbit. I'll come back another day and share a little more. See you soon!!

#argrosjeanauthor

Visiting friends

During the past week I've been visiting a good friend of mine in Texas. After here I'm heading through Oklahoma City to see another friend, then back home to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The weather in Texas has been beautiful with the exception of the first night which was a bad storm but it didn't last long. I was able to spend a little time to myself and worked on one of my books--Cursed Blood: Bloodline Curse. Its finally finished and ready for the publisher. While its waiting to be released in June, I am updating its sequel. The new cover will be shared once it's ready for the publisher. Then I can begin getting the next book ready and start writing the 4th book to the Peterson Estate series. That one will be called The Great War. The 3rd to the series will be released next week.

Aside from writing, I enjoy spending time with my friends because they encourage me to be who I am. Sometimes I am annoying, sometimes I am passionate, and sometimes I can be really good. You know, well behaved and polite lol. Then there are times when I can be a real stinker lol. I guess my hubby rubbed off on me lol. He's the real funny one between the two of us. So with him nothing gets boring lol.

But that's the great thing about friendships, you get a little bit of both-good and bad- and it's always okay because they accept you for who you are.

Anyway, just wanted to share this little tid bit about myself. I need to get back to writing lol. See you soon!

#argrosjeanauthor

Mother of the Dragons update

Great news about this book! Besides the new cover which my loving husband helped me select, I am in the process of getting this book made into an audiobook! That means, if you can't read it, you can listen to a very beautiful voice reading it to you. I made the choice based on her voice, accent, and readership. I think you would find it as good as I did. The picture on the left will be the cover for the audio, it has to be squared.

Other than that, I'm busy writing. Getting closer to the end for Cursed Blood:Bloodline Curse. The estimated time of release is around June, could be sooner. I'll be updating you on that. Peterson Estate 3:Hotel Peterson Estate is almost finished. It will be released in April, early in the month.

I'll begin writing Peterson Estate 4 during the summer which around the time I began book 3. If I work at it, I can write an entire book in one month but I'm not trying to rush things. Sometimes, I get stuck, sometimes it rolls onto the page like sweat comes off the forehead while eating something HOT. Or at least it does when my hubby eats something hot lol.

I updated my website so if you haven't checked that out, please pay a visit and let me know what you think. I always enjoy hearing thoughts. I like staying open so hearing what you think can help me improve. Changing my covers was a big move for me and I think I made the right choice doing that. I know the cover is important and I know the website is important too.

So now, I'm off to finish my newsletter for April's issue. If you want a copy, just send me an email to argrosjean@hotmail.com

#argrosjeanauthor

Coming soon

Simple Update

This is a simple update for all my newsletters. I will be sending them through my email in a more direct way.

Here's how my newsletters work.....

First you sign up. You can use the gadget on the right or you can email me and let me know you'd like to receive my monthly newsletters.

Second, you wait. On the first of every month, I will send one out during the day. The time is always different from month to month.



Each issue is always different. But you can count on a few things being the same. In each issue, there is a section on Writing (tips or information). One section is all about getting you to think about the world, life, ect. I do wish you would share your input whether you disagree or you agree. I love hearing your thoughts. Its about getting you involved and that section hopefully stirs you up just enough to do that. I do not wish to offend anyone so if I ever do, please let me know. Another section is filled with positivity. We need more of that in our day. And more. Sometimes I share what I'm working on, or give a little feedback about me, and more.



I am trying to use Facebook as my main hub so please come and visit my page. Its at facebook.com/argrosjeanauthor........ I really would like people to begin to talk to me and others on there so when you come by please leave a note. Thank you so much!!!!


A.R. Grosjean aka Amber Rigby Grosjean

Upcoming Newsletter Sneak Peak. Oct 2015