I'm on Amazon.com!

Hello World,

It's me, Tanjlisa Marie!! YA urban fantasy, Codename Fairy Godmother: Reassigned is on Amazon! Both in paperback and for Kindle. I know the official release date isn't until Halloween but it is there and ready for reading! 

I have to say, seeing my book out for the public to buy is a lot like giving birth to a child. But instead of nine months of nurturing, my book took two years! (Isn't that how long a mother elephant has to carry her child. Poor elephants!) But the hard work really begins...promoting. 

So, I ordered two books specifically to send to Barnes & Nobles to try and get their stores to offer my book to their customers. I checked on BN.com and they require two actual books (no manuscripts), marketing and promotion plan, trade reviews, and a note describing what makes the book unique. As soon as the books arrive I will comply with these instructions and send them off!

Next on my list is to send my book to reviewers to help get the word out. I think I take constructive criticism like a champ, but this is different. People will not be critiquing my school work or job performance; this book is a labor of love that my imagination and I conceived together. I am enthusiastic to hear what people think of the crazy world I created, but in the same breath, will someone call my baby ugly to my face! Oh snap! lol.

Everyone, check out my little spot on Amazon! Dreams do come true with hard work and even harder efforts!

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tanjlisa

Wearing the Marketing Hat

Hello World:

It's me, Tanjlisa Marie. In the world of self-publishing, a writer has to be more than the writer. The writer is also the promoter, public relations rep, admin, legal department, researcher, and finally the marketing department. (You guys can chime in with other titles that I missed.)

This weekend I had on my writer and marketing hats. While going through my CODENAME FAIRY GODMOTHER: REASSIGNED proof correcting mistakes, I also had to figure out ways to get the word out about my book. I was a Twitter-tornado! *Shout out to all my Twitter followers!* It's a full time job alone just Tweeting, reading Tweets, re-Tweeting, etc. I was exhausted! Next, was Facebook. *Shout out to all of my Facebook like-ers!* I put out an ad on Facebook and while some may not like the Pay Per Click method, I like the stats the Facebook Aps page shows. Over 50k people has seen my add so far and I've had it up since 9/8/2012. That's 50k potential buyers!

Last, I just placed an order for 250 bookmarks. This is a great promotional tool. I ride the subway to and from work Monday through Friday. So I've started asking young adults (YA) to look at my book, read the synopsis, and tell me if they would be interested in buying the book. So far, all positive responses! The flaming fairy godmother on the front just really draws their attention. Right now, I'm handing them my business card telling them the book releases on Halloween. But when I get the bookmarks, I think my marketing ploy will go even better. Plus, I can hand the bookmarks out without jamming a 584-page book in peoples' hands. The front of the bookmark is like the front cover of CODENAME FAIRY GODMOTHER: REASSIGNED. The back has the release date, and all of my social contact info: Tanjlisa Marie, website, etc. You can't really get a clear view but here's what they will look like. Tell me what you think . . .

As always, I hope this info has been useful!

Project Update

Hello world,

I took somewhat of a hiatus for the summer but I am back!  I found an editor via Craig's List to take on my project and she went through my manuscript once.  I made the corrections and sent it back to her for the second edit.  I'm pretty excited about the progress.

I am redoing my book cover.  After conferring with several people and researching YA book covers, I don't feel the one I currently have fits with the genre.  I worked with Kenn Baker (http://www.kennbaker.com/illustration.html) and I am satisfied with my new picture.  I loved working with him.  He was professional, accommodating, and talented.  I will share it with you all soon. 

My targeted launch date is October 31, 2012.  I will meet with my promoter next week to ascertain if this is a realistic date. 

More to come.

Synopsis

I've blogged about everything except what my book is about.  Duh.  So here it is...

Codename Fairy Godmother: Reassigned

Agent Thunder, a 17-year-old kick-butt Huntress for the Fairy Godmother Organization (FGO) is forced to become a Wish Granter after encountering a Terminator-leprechaun, the arch nemesis to fairy godmothers she never knew existed. While in the fairy godmother protection program, the leprechaun tracks her down and reveals they're soul mates.  Although skeptical of his revelation, Agent Thunder is still under the impression he's not as menacing as she's been led to believe. As they spend more time together and feelings evolve she soon discovers the life-altering truth.  Not only about the villainy leprechaun, but about conspiracies surrounding the FGO, and everything she's ever held as gospel.  Will she choose happily-ever-after and cause the annihilation of the entire fairy godmother race?  Or will Agent Thunder conjure enough strength to destroy the one person who taught her how to love and rescue her fairy-napped sisters?

Contest

Hello Everyone.

Eventually, I will need book reviewers to critque Codename Fairy Godmother:  Reassigned.  So I am holding a contest.  The first 50 subscribers to my blog (I already have one) will receive a free review copy of the book.  All you have to do is be one of the first 50 subscribers and you win!!  Also, "Like" my page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TanjlisaMarie

Good luck!!

Book Cover Completed

Hello Everyone,

Well, I received my finished product and I am pleased with the outcome.  Kevin over at All Ivy Writing Services did an amazing job with my order.  They were fast, accommodating, and thorough.  Go check them out @ www.aiwriting.com.  As a super-conscientious consumer, when I find a company that exceeds my expectations, they become like family. 

Without further ado, I present the future eBookcover for my YA novel, CODENAME FAIRY GODMOTHER:  REASSIGNED.  Chime in and let me know what you think about it!!