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Femfessionals
Maria will visit the Philadelphia chapter of Femfessionals to give a workshop on the inside scoop to getting published. Based on her own experiences, she will explain how both traditional and...
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Femfessionals
Maria will return to the Philadelphia chapter of Femfessionals to give a workshop on grassroots book marketing. Admission includes a signed copy of It’s a Waverly Life!
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Honey on Your Mind is here!
Look what arrived in the mail today! If you ordered a signed copy from me, it’s already on its way to you. If you’d like to order one, please click here and send me a note. Hot off the presses! Honey...
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Photos and video from my book launch parties!
These just in from the New York and Silicon Valley launch parties for Honey on Your Mind. So fun! On the gorgeous roofdeck of the Olivia in Manhattan © 2012 Leigh Anna Thompson © 2012 Leigh Anna...
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Meeting Professionals International (NorCal chapter)
Maria will give the keynote address at the January 8 meeting
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Cassidy Lane comes out today!
It’s finally here! Cassidy Lane is the tale of a complicated romance sparked at a high school reunion. If you’re in the NYC area, I’m having a signing/party tonight at the Dove Parlour at 228 Thompson...
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Seattle launch party for Cassidy Lane
Come by to pick up a signed copy or just to say hi. Everyone is welcome! If you plan to attend, please send us a note here. You can also RSVP via Facebook.
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Wait for the Rain launch party pics!
Saturday in New York City was the WORST WEATHER EVER! I truly feared no one was going to show up for my book party and was touched that so many friends and fans made it out. Here are some highlights:...
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Big award for Cassidy Lane!
Cassidy Lane Wins 2015 International Book Award! My novel about a novelist topped the women’s lit/chick lit category! Click here to see all the winners New praise for Cassidy Lane (posted this week to...
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Use your book description to show, not tell
Your book’s description is a great way to grab a potential reader’s attention, so you want to make the most of that opportunity by using language that shows readers what they’re in for instead of...
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Marketing tip: Make it easy for your readers to contact you
There are few things I enjoy more than getting fan “mail”–in whatever form it arrives. I recently received a wonderful tweet from a woman named Yasminda that made me smile. I replied with my email...
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Marketing tip: A personal touch goes a long way
Several months ago I received an email from an author named S.J. (That is a purposefully androgynous pen name.) S.J. was doing a blog tour to help promote the launch of his/her first novel and wanted...
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Common word mix-ups
Today I’d like to give a little refresher course on two sets of similar words that can be a little tricky. Here we go: Imply vs. Infer To imply means to suggest or indicate something without actually...
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Please help me choose the cover of my new book!
Which cover should I choose? I’d love your help in picking the cover of my new book! Bridges: A Daphne White Novel is a story of friendship that takes place over a few days in New York City. Below is...
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Winning cover of my new book!
The people have spoken! Hi everyone! Thanks to all of you who voted on the cover for my new book. By a wide margin (nearly 3 to 1), here is the winner! Three friends reunite for a few days in New York...
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Bridges NYC launch party photos!
The first launch party for Bridges is in the books! I had so much fun. Here are some pictures! Thanks so much to everyone who came out to celebrate with me. Next stop, Silicon Valley! If you’d like...
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Bridges Silicon Valley launch party pics!
We had a great time celebrating Bridges in my hometown backyard! Yes, that’s my sister on the right My highly unpaid assistant aka Mom, on the left With some of my old soccer pals My niece is only 14...
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I’m having a virtual launch party for Bridges TONIGHT!
Hi everyone! My third and final launch party for Bridges will be virtual! Starts tonight at 7pm Eastern Time. We’ll have games, giveaways, an author Q&A, even an appearance by my alter ego, Ms....
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More words that are are easy to get mixed up
The following words are super easy to confuse with each other, so here’s a quick explanation of the difference: Complement/Compliment, Complementary/Complimentary To complement (verb)is to complete or...
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Use your book description to show, not tell
Your book’s description is a great way to grab a potential reader’s attention, so you want to make the most of that opportunity by using language that shows readers what they’re in for instead of...
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