BBAB 221: When You Get Interest from Traditional Publishers But Say No Thanks

03/27/15 • 51 min

Brain Burps About Books

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #221

When You Get Interest from Traditional Publishers But Say No Thanks

An Interview with KeeKee’s Big Adventures Series Creator Shannon Jones

Announcements

Answer one questions and get my free marketing lessons! Ask them here and get my Book Promo Planner and Checklist PLUS 21 Ways to Promote Yourself on Amazon as a special bonus.
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Contributors

Julie Falatko reviews I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty and Mike Boldt

This Week's Guest is Shannon Jones!

This week’s guest is Shannon Jones. For Shannon, her love of travel began at a young age. It opened her eyes and ears to the world. As a grownup, living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with her husband Paul and kitty KeeKee, the idea for KeeKee’s Big Adventures was born. After twenty years in the marketing field, Shannon is launched on her new adventures, following her passion for writing and excited to be helping kids in their quest for learning and discovery.

Shannon's first book KeeKee's Big Adventures in Paris, France won the Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver for Best First Children’s Book in April 2014 and Gold Mom’s Choice Award in Autumn 2013. KeeKee's Big Adventures in Rome, Italy received a Gold Mom's Choice Award in April 2013.

Her third book, KeeKee's Big Adventures in Athens, Greece, landed October 2014 and just received a Gold Mom's Choice Award.

Shannon and I talk about

Why, even though Shannon got interest from traditional publishers, she decided to self-publish.
The unusual process through which she found a great illustrator.
Her editor is Lisa Pliscou.
Her printer, Phoenix Color.
The Bilingual pronunciation guide in her books.
Getting geography lessons from a cat.
The KeeKee Club.

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #221

When You Get Interest from Traditional Publishers But Say No Thanks

An Interview with KeeKee’s Big Adventures Series Creator Shannon Jones

Announcements

Answer one questions and get my free marketing lessons! Ask them here and get my Book Promo Planner and Checklist PLUS 21 Ways to Promote Yourself on Amazon as a special bonus.
I'd love to hear your reviews! You can review the podcast on iTunes here.

Contributors

Julie Falatko reviews I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty and Mike Boldt

This Week's Guest is Shannon Jones!

Her third book, KeeKee's Big Adventures in Athens, Greece, landed October 2014 and just received a Gold Mom's Choice Award.

Shannon and I talk about

Why, even though Shannon got interest from traditional publishers, she decided to self-publish.
The unusual process through which she found a great illustrator.
Her editor is Lisa Pliscou.
Her printer, Phoenix Color.
The Bilingual pronunciation guide in her books.
Getting geography lessons from a cat.
The KeeKee Club.

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BBAB 220: Kelly Light's Top Tips to Getting Traditionally Published

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #220

Kelly Light’s Top Tips to Getting Traditionally Published

An Interview with Kelly Light: How She Got Five Offers Before Ever Getting an Agent

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Contributors

Julie Hedlund bring us a gratitude segment.

This Week's Guest is author-illustrator Kelly Light!

This week’s guest is Kelly Light. Author Illustrator, Kelly Light was born in 1970 off exit 149 of the Garden State Parkway. She grew up down the shore surrounded by giant roadside dinosaurs, cotton candy colors and skee ball sounds. Schooled on Saturday morning cartoons and Sunday Funny pages, she picked up a pencil and started drawing and never stopped.

Kelly and I talk about

The day Kelly got so many calls from editors she stopped answering the phone.
How she got five offers before she ever got an agent.
How Kelly got published.
What BEA was like for her being treated like a debutante.
Who is “the Willy Wonka of books?”
Kelly’s top tips to getting and being traditionally published.

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BBAB 222: Social Media Power Tips for Power Users

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #222

The Art of Social Media: Tips for Power Users

An Interview with Author, Speaker & Social Media Pro Peg Fitzpatrick, co-author with Guy Kawasaki

Announcements

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Listener Kim Trumbo asks a great question. Do you have a question about book marketing you'd like me answer on the podcast? Go to www.speakpipe.com/katiedavis and ask away!

This Week's Guest is Peg Fitzgerald!

This week’s guest is Peg Fitzpatrick. Peg is an author, a speaker and, social media marketing pro. Covering all the major social media platforms, she frequently hears “you’re everywhere!” She’s passionate about life, social media, and inspiring others to be their best. She co-authored The Art of Social Media with Guy Kawasaki.

Peg and I talk about