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Many thanks, NJC!

Sorry to see you nipped at the post. I tried to vote more, but the system only allowed one per 24-hour period.:)

Congrats to the winners and everyone else who participated. Well done!

Just voted again and you're in first!

Hi Sol,

I'll be interested but will skip on this particular topic as I'm not a lawyer.:)

How about Sleepers for #5. Novel the same name by Lorenzo Carcaterra. You've done a good one with this!

Numbers below keyed to your quiz.

1. Marathon Man. I think the novel had the same name, but don't remember the author.
2. no idea.
3. Ice Station Zebra. Novel of the same name, by Alistair MacLean.
4. no idea.
5. no idea.
6. Rambo First Blood?
7. no idea.
8. Guns of Navarone. Novel of the same name, by Alistair MacLean.
9. The Eiger Sanction?
10. The Running Man. Novel of the same name, by Stephen King.
11. Towering Inferno

Before I went with Moonshine Cove, I asked two fellow TNBWers to check them out as well. Both told me to go for it. So I did.

They provided an excellent tutorial to get me started with the marketing/publicity. Yes, I'm doing the majority of the marketing, but as Sandra Beckwith from Beckwith Communications told me, "Even if you had a large publisher like Penguin or Random House, you'd still have to do your own marketing. Publishers tend to do a minimal amount and support the author only during launch mode -- 3 months at the most. They send review copies and try to get media interviews, but often not much more than that (if they even do that much). It's not because they don't believe in the book - it's more because they just don't have the staff. Many folks are probably misled by the blockbuster authors who DO get a lot of support. But that's a handful of people." She told me this in January (this year).

Once I set everything up that Gene recommended, I probably spend 2-3 hours a week (mostly online).  Next week, as part of National Library Week, I'll be doing book signings at two libraries. The following week, I'll be visiting a monthly book club from a third library. The book club has ten members--each bought a copy of my novel and I'll be attending their next session to answer any questions they might have about the story, share my writing journey, and sign the books.  This library will also be hosting a book signing event for me in June.  Also this summer, the nearest Barnes & Noble is hosting a book signing event.

In addition to sales through Amazon, B&N, and other outlets, I've personally sold thirty-seven signed copies. That's in two months, which I don't think is bad, given I'm an unknown. None of these were sold to family members or personal friends, although two TNBW members who helped me with my writing did buy a copy. 

So for me, working with Gene is worthwhile, but everyone has to make their own decisions. One of the authors guiding me, published his fourth novel (final of a series) through Moonshine Cove in November 2016. He thought that might be the end of the run but he sent the first of a new three-book series to Gene.  Just before the end of December, he was signed for all three books. 

What works for me might not work for others but that's okay. Enjoy the journey, however you proceed.

Will be here waiting to read and review. Good luck!

I've never heard of a vanity press turning anyone down. They make their money by taking yours!

Many congrats, Marilyn!