Enter to Win a FREE Autographed Copy of 'Finding Summerland'

Stop 2 of my blog tour, the amazing 'fictional candy' will be giving away a FREE, autographed paperback of 'Finding Summerland'...click the link below to signup, and check out the blog while you're there!! It's very groovy!!

'Finding Summerland' Giveaway Page

Good luck peeps and THANK YOU all for your love and support!! You will always be my favorite ;)

Peace

My 1st Blog Tour Stop...Hop On

First stop on my blog tour, 'The cover and everything in between'...A very cute blog with lots of fun books from indie-authors like me ;)

Visit Paige's 1st Stop on The Promo Train Here

More tomorrow...gotta boogie off to work LOL
~Peace Peeps

Here is my link to AskDavid so you can see...

Check out my book page for 'Finding Summerland' on askdavid.com
Finding Summerland - The Ameryn Chronicles
I know it isn't world peace...but it is pretty groovy ;) And, it only took like 3 days for them to get this up for me once I submitted it!!

Peace Peeps! Hope this helps someone else ;)

'Oh The Places I've Found'...9 Sites Every Author Should Visit!

I didn't mean to take so long to post here...it's funny how time gets away from you in virtual reality! But I have learned some Groovy things about stuff and am ready to share it with you ;) Many of you know these things, some of you have even taught me ( a 1000 thanks!)...but for those of you who are new to this, like I am, this may be helpful. After all, I know all the people who shared tricks with me has helped, so I want to do the same if anyone out there feels lost in 'the land of marketing'. Promoting can be overwhelming! Marketing and social networking is literally it's own hemisphere! Here is a list of 9 of what I'm playing with now, and a bit about each...

9 PLACES INDIE-AUTHORS SHOULD CHECK OUT:

GOODREADS

A great place to meet other authors and readers. Get your book reviewed by joining groups and offering your book for free in a R2R (Read to Review). This is where you give your book away in exchange for an Honest review. This is a great free resource! You can also create widgets for your blog to highlight your books, reviews and more. Check out the author dashboard to learn all about it...then dive in and start playing!! And don't forget to 'friend' your friend Paige LOL ;)

BOOK BLOGS

 

A super fun site with lots of groovy indie-authors to share ideas with and get ideas about cross promotions...blogging, etc. I just joined this site and they are Really warm, friendly and welcoming. I'll let you know more about what I find when I've been on there a while longer...hope to see you all there with me LOL!

ASK DAVID

 I am super excited about this one!! This site will create a unique page for your book, a book trailor, and blast your promotion to social sites such as Facebook and Twitter. This is FREE for now, but I don't know how long this will last, so Hurry and do it now!! FYI...I did mine yesterday, it says it takes 4 weeks to be live because they are swamped. So, I will post my link on my blog when it is done so you can all see. I have seen others and they were Fab!! Also, it is really easy to do, but he does want something unique about your book...be sure to write a synopsis that is different and has never been used, otherwise he won't post it. I did mine in a text file ahead of time and pasted it in. You should too, in case the site crashes on ya ;)


MY PAGEMODO PAGE-SEE AS EXAMPLE

PAGEMODO

MY WIX-SEE AS EXAMPLE

WIX

BOOK PULSE

MY BOOK PULSE-SEE AS EXAMPLE

 Cool Facebook Pages for FREE!! PAGEMODO-WIX-BOOKPULSE
Here are 3 groovy sites where you can make a tab for your facebook page for Free!! There are so many cool things on the page too! I have links for my blog, buy links, etc...On Book Pulse, you can even create trivia and give previews and reviews!! You can put in pretty much whatever you dream up with these. I will put the links to mine so you can see what I'm talking about live! all you need to do is sign up for a free account and allow the website to link to your facebook page and you're set. If you aren't good with these types of things, both sites have great tutorials to help you. Just be patient and play with them, don't get discouraged! It took me 3 hours the first time! Now I feel like a pro. You can message me too and I'd be happy to share my limited experience ;)

PINTEREST

 This site is still baffling to me, but here's what I can say about it...It is Free, Fun and Facebook Friendly! What I mean by this, is that I'm not sure how it works but it does. When I look at my analitics on facebook and blog, it tells me I'm getting traffic from pinterest! What I did was set up a free account and 'Pin' my book, which essentially creates a button you can share. Then I also pinned a few random, cool bookie luvin types of graphics...I haven't been back since. But, somehow...like I said, people are finding me from there somehow, go figure! It is a neat site and when you have time to check it out you should. I'll spend more time there later and let you know what else I discover.



SMASHWORDS

So the reason I'm adding this is because it is something I ended up using, but not something I planned. The more time I spend getting to know other indies, I realize they are in the same boat and suddenly scrambling to get their books on Smashwords. Most of us publish through createspace and amazon. I did too. But, the benefit of Smashwords is that you can create 'coupon codes' for Free book giveaways, discounts, etc. Amazon will let you do this, but only a few times a year, whereas Smashwords allows you to have complete control in this aspect. If you have any intention of giving books away as needed..ie, book clubs, review exchanges, promotions and R2R's...you MUST have this flexibility! I learned this for my blog tour and learned...Duh...I have to provide the books! That's when Heather told me about Smashwords and I scrambled to upload really quick. It would have been easier had I known and planned ahead. So for all of you who are publishing, def look into this and do it ;)



Last (for this Post ha ha) but not least...I have to give some love to my girl Heather at Supagurl Blog Tours!!

SUPAGURL BOOK TOURS

If you need someone to help you with marketing you Must hit up my girl Heather over at Supagurl! I have no clue what I'm doing and she has handled everything and has been soooo patient. She has tons of different options and packages. She will take care of all the scheduling and give you plenty of time on the interview questions. She does beautiful banners, buttons and book covers! I am thrilled to have found her, she is a wonderful resource!! I will tell you more about this after my blog tour is done...it runs October 15-29 if you wanna check it out on one of the stops ;)

My Gorgeous banner Heather made me!!




Hope this inspires, helps, or amuses you! More later, out for now...Peace Peeps

My 1st LIVE Interview Scheduled!

Next on the journey for me, in the land of social networking...a live interview on the facebook! I'm a bit nervous, but completely excited at the same time!! See, I'm getting more and more comfortable with blogging....I think it may have something to do with the fact that I still feel invisible. It feels like I can say whatever I'm really thinking and be completely honest with you guys. That's the beauty of only having a handful of followers...yes, eventually I'd like more...but it does make one feel unabashed when nobody is watching...so that is liberating! I view all this as practice now. When I say dumb things for the world to see...the world is small and forgiving! So back to the facebook. My interview will be this Wednesday by a fabulous German author who hosts live interviews on the facebook. I'll be sending out invites to all my facebookie friends and also post the time and place on here. WISH ME LUCK & HAPPY THOUGHTS PLEASE!! I am unbelievably shy when I get into these situations so lots of coffee, cigarettes, and meditating prior to the moment LOL!

Brand...Spankin...New...Pages

I am really excited to have gotten a chance to play catch up this week,  I revamped the blog a bit and added some fun new pages. It was starting to get cluttered up, so some of my stuff needed re-arranging. It's strange how that happens! Especially when I'm not even a 'real' blogger LOL!

Moving on...
I have a new author review page!! It seemed silly not to do this, being that I read and review alot of books (as time allows). I wanted to share my finds with others. To start, I'm featuring some of my Favoritist INDIE authors. I am only putting up books I really like, I don't want any negativity here. This is my Happy Place!! If you're curious about my other reviews, both good and not so good, feel free to find me on Goodreads. I don't want you thinking I give every book I read 5 stars...but I do try and find something in every book I read that I can apreciate and compliment. Every book is important and special...they all take work and heart!! Sometimes readers who have never tried writing don't realize that.

Paige Bleu Goodreads Author Page

IF YOU ARE AN INDIE-AUTHOR WHO WOULD LIKE ME TO REVIEW YOUR BOOK...EMAIL ME AT
paigebleu@gmail.com

No Promises---Except...I will treat you and your book with Love and respect, be your friend, and review your masterpiece....if my schedule and father time allow

My other page...
My mermaid page is just for fun. I didn't want my whole blog to be mermaids, but I do love them so they got their own page! This is where I'll start putting all the groovy things I stumble on that are 'Mer' related. If you are a mermaid junkie like me...you'll feel right at home here!! And if you have any cool mermaidy stuff...send it my way or leave me a comment ;)

And last, but maybe the coolest page...
Boardwalk Empire Review page!! I've always wanted to do a review for my Fave HBO series. I'm starting with Boardwalk Empire because the season started on Sunday so the timing made sense. There are always so many things I have to say about 'my shows'. I didn't want to clutter up my home page running off on benders about 1 thing. This will be a perfect outlet for my Boardwalk Empire Groupie Lovin! Then, when the season ends I will be setting up a page for Game of Thrones, followed by True Blood. Now it's a party!!

Phew, I barely have enough time left to update you all on my 'Destination Social Networking' campaign Ha Ha. It has been a wild ride! I feel like I'm on the facebook every day now. I still don't really have a plan, but I am meeting the coolest people who are all Soooo Helpful!! If any of you happen to be reading this now, THANK YOU for your guidance. I desparately needed it. And, I'm Linkedin, so find me there too. Twitter is still on hold for now. Soon, I'll be a tweetin LOL. In the meantime I have to get back to writing!!

Peace Peeps

I'm Officially Socially Networking HahaHa

So if you've read any of my blogs, you've probably picked up on my 'adventure time' in the land of social networking. I am happy to report that I'm starting to get the hang of the facebook and actually using it a little! Which is funny because I really sorta hated it. So anyhow, I got a bit crazy and set up a linked in account after a few people suggested it. That lead me to joining 2 other sites, Pintrist and Authononomy (which I'm still lost on!). I feel like Indianna Jones of the web! I'm Everywhere....maybe some new friends can find me.

Fingers crossed, toes too!

The blog tour has been keeping me pretty busy. Even though it doesn't officially start until October 15, there's alot of prep to do. It's quite fun really. Bunches of clever questions and interview stuff. I'm kinda diggin it. Work had kept me super slammed for a few months but that's good I guess. On the super plus side it's taken me to some lovely places!! The mountains, rivers, and gorgeous drives into small town America. A nice change of pace from the burbs.

Things are flying by so fast right now. Don't know if it's because it's starting to get dark earlier, or the kids being back in school....but times getting away from me. I find myself wishing on stars for more! Which reminds me, Boardwalk Empire starts up FiNaLlY this Sunday! Can't wait!!! I'm considering dedicating a page to my HBO series reviews and doing one each week. That sounds fun, we'll see if I have time with all my new stuff. And check out the new pages I added if you haven't. I put one up for the characters of 'Finding Summerland' and my 'Fantasy Playlist' that I listened to while I was writing. Even if you haven't read the book.....loved it....hated it.....never intend to read it, the music still kicks!

Look out Twitter
You're next on the list!!

Peace & Love everyone out there

Hit me up on anywhere you can find me if you wanna chat LOL!

A Quick Little Ditty...

It's late so I'll keep this brief. I hadn't been on here to post an 'official' blog since my vacation....so I wanted to say hello. Vacation was awesome! Lots of wildlife, catchin fish, spyin on eagles, watchin falling stars, blackberries...beer and bonfires! Woot woot! The best part was my kiddos and being one with the nature!

I'm reading a couple books right now that rock!! I'll put a review on Goodreads soon for those who are intersted. In TV land...I was pleasantly surprised with the season finale of 'True Blood'. Not thrilled that Russel died, being that he was one of my faves, but excited to see the new direction with Bill being a super vamp...kinda reminded me of 'Scott Pilgrim' and  'Super Scott'. Should be fun. I'm just hoping we can move on from the whole authority bit. Yawn. Boardwalk Empire will premiere next Sunday to take its place so I'm looking forward to that.

I've been digging into working on volume 2 of the series, LivEternal. I'm really excited to be working on some new material and anxious to get it out by December. I've had so much feedback wanting it to be done now so they can see what happened to Liv and Wes. I know it's hard to wait. I always hate waiting too, but it is a 5 part series so I couldn't give you all the answers in 1 book. It's way to complicated! I needed 5 to properly explain it...hopefully you'll stick with me and trust that it's worth it ;) I warned you this was more than a romance LOL.

Thank you again to all my new friends!!! I am excited to go on this journey with you and apreciate your support and enjoy our chats.

Now I'm off to bed...so tired

Sweet Dreams my Luvs