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Friday, December 2, 2011

Buy. This. Book.

A lot of you probably already know Shelli of Market My Words, so you’re probably already aware that her self-published debut, UNTRACEABLE, came out earlier this week. I’d heard her name around the blogosphere--I knew that she was agented, for instance, and that she maintained a well-respected blog--so when I noticed a bunch of tweets popping up about her debut, I headed over to check them out.

Boy, am I glad I did.

Not only did her blog introduce me to UNTRACEABLE, a YA wilderness thriller (which is available in both paperback and e-book formats), but I also learned a great deal about her journey to publication via a guest post she did on Shannon O’Donnell’s blog. And guys, her journey was INSPIRING--but probably not in the way you’d expect.

Check out that guest post, then do what I did and go and buy her book. I NEVER buy books I haven’t received at least five recommendations for (or already read myself), so this is kind of a first for me. But if anybody deserves my support and hard-earned cash, it’s Shelli.

Buy the paperback
Buy the e-book for your Kindle
Buy the e-book for whatever other kind of e-reader you may have

Happy Friday!
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8 comments:

  1. Liesl ShurtliffDecember 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I bought it right after I read her story.

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  2. Shelli (srjohannes)December 2, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Aw thx krista for ur support. I really appreciate it. U r so sweet!

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  3. Krista Van DolzerDecember 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Liesl, I think her story stood out to me because I can see myself being there someday (or being stuck here forever). I admire a writer who has the skill set to reach that many milestones on the path to traditional publication but simply lacks the luck needed to reach that finish line. I love how she took the bull by the horns and struck out on her own (if I may use so many cliches in one sentence).

    You're more than welcome, Shelli. It's my pleasure.

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  4. Cortney PearsonDecember 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing this, I'm definitely going to buy it!!!

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  5. A.L. SonnichsenDecember 4, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks for this post, Krista! I saw on twitter that this author is willing to give query or market critiques if people who buy the book email her a copy of their receipt. Isn't that nice?

    On my way now to read her story.... :)

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  6. Krista Van DolzerDecember 5, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Yay, Cortney!

    Amy, I saw your RT! That is nice!

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  7. Kelly BrysonDecember 9, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I'm really excited for Shelli! Her blog explains a lot about her marketing efforts and expertise- If I felt a little more confidant about marketing, I'd be seriously considering e pubbing. Only really considering it right now;)

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  8. Krista Van DolzerDecember 9, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Kelly, Shelli does seem to have the perfect combination of writing prowess and marketing expertise to really make a go of e-publishing, doesn't she? She's doing a marketing series on Kate Schafer Testerman's blog over the next few days, so you should definitely check that out.

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