99 Cent Book Price Promo - The Hard Run

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It's that time of year when we bake cookies, purchase presents, wrap gifts and decorate our homes. We try extra hard to make it all perfect for ourselves, for those we love, and sometimes even for those we don't love very much. It can all become very daunting.

What happens when the perfection of the season is marred with illness, loss of loved ones, or loss of a job? Do we give up? Do we take the season off this year? Do we put on a happy face and act as if everything were just that - perfect? Perhaps we do a combination of all those things.

My book, The Hard Run: Painful Lessons from a Running Granny, takes a look at difficult things and explores when it's okay to take the season off and when it's best to put on a happy face and push through.

In respect for the challenges of the season, I'm offering The Hard Run on Kindle for $.99 December 8 thru December 15 (December 9 thru December 16 in the UK). Perhaps you know someone going through a difficult time who could use a little endurance perspective right about now. Perhaps that someone is you. Don't miss this opportunity to save on the Kindle version of The Hard Run: Painful Lessons from a Running Granny. Order the book, put your feet up, and munch on one of those special Christmas goodies you worked so hard to create.

Haven't made any goodies? It's okay, but if you need some ideas check out this blog post from seasons past. It has recipes for three of my favorite food gifts. 

Running Granny Green encourages women, especially grandmothers, to gain greater fitness by providing tips and inspiration to insure long years of joyful grand-parenting. The cookie recipes are a bonus!

Happy Running!

Carol - aka Running Granny Green

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Beads, Books and Baubles

I’ve been tapping into a different side of my creativity lately and I am finding joy in it. These beaded bookmarks were originally an attempt to make my Etsy shop more visible. The cyber world is a crazy mathematical place and more items means more opportunity for buyers to find me.  In an attempt to sell more books (I’m not ashamed!) I found a new hobby.

The creative writing/publishing/book selling business is hard work. It’s fulfilling if you, like me, have a drive for communication and teaching through written word. I have discovered, quite by accident, that I also find fulfillment in creating beautiful things with my hands. Some will gasp! Some may call me a turncoat! You see, I have long shunned crafting and I have been quite free with my opinions. I feel pressured when a group activity is accompanied by painting, gluing, or even sewing – I prefer visiting. I especially dislike painting!

I’ll admit, I’m more than surprised. Stringing the beads, focusing on creating an attractive pattern and even taking photos of the finished product seem to relax and clear my mind. It’s like hitting the refresh button on a web page that isn’t responding.

I’m concerned about one thing … might my books get lost amongst the colorful sparkly beaded creations? That could backfire, could it not?

Happy Creating!

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Book Marketing and Giveaway!

 

I presented a workshop on book marketing last Saturday to new and upcoming authors.  As I returned home after an eventful and productive day I realized that I had been neglecting one of the book marketing tools I had suggested they all use.  Yes, this blog has been lacking new posts of late.  I have an excuse!  I always have one of those.  Truthfully, my energies had been directed at preparing the book marketing information for the WOW! Write on Workshop Conference by theInspirational Women Authors and promoting my newest books, The Hard Run and Gary Learns to Skate.

Here is a little trivia about Gary Learns to Skate …

• It is a children’s book based on a true story. 

• Very little poetic license was implemented!

• My granddaughter is the illustrator and she did a fantastic job!

• My favorite illustration is the skating flamingo!

• Half of the profits are hers.

In an effort to practice what I preached last Saturday and demonstrate the effectiveness of social marketing, I am going to hold a contest for a copy of Gary Learns to Skate. 

These are the rules …

1. You must visit this blog post for a chance to win.
2. To prove you were here leave a comment on this post or message me on Facebook with the answer to this Trivia Question: What is my favorite illustration in Gary Learns to Skate?
3. Sharing this blog post on your Facebook page will earn you a second entry into the contest.
4. No cheating!
5. This contest will run through Friday, June 5.

Let’s see how effective this contest can be in proving the value of social media in book marketing. I will be presenting in future workshops from the Inspirational Women Authors.  This information will help develop those workshops. I can’t wait to see who wins a copy of Gary Learns to Skate!

Go!

Happy Running!

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