tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post2684529610731533178..comments2024-03-28T07:01:27.429-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Let's Talk QuantityElizabeth Seckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-17770566463594673752016-10-11T03:38:09.766-04:002016-10-11T03:38:09.766-04:00Great post. I also have far more books than I can ...Great post. I also have far more books than I can possibly read, even though I read close to 100 each year. If I never bought another book again, and lived to 80, I might make it through them all--MIGHT. And yet, I still buy books!<br /><br />Giving the first book in a series away for free has become a smart strategy to get noticed. But yeah, I never thought I'd see the day when I'd think that was a good idea. Times, they are a'changing.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-81175068027104722342016-08-09T23:51:47.809-04:002016-08-09T23:51:47.809-04:00Interesting and thought-provoking post. I know I&#...Interesting and thought-provoking post. I know I'll never have time to read all the books I'd like to read. And it does seem like there are more books out there than what could possibly be read. Writing books is definitely a marathon. You have to be in it for the long haul, so maybe when the luster wears off CreateSpace and people realize how much work writing is, the number of books published yearly will go down. Who knows? Good luck with your sales!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-15644881233326629572016-08-07T13:07:01.009-04:002016-08-07T13:07:01.009-04:00It definitely counts as good exposure. Glad you ha...It definitely counts as good exposure. Glad you had a good time. It was so cool of your family to make some purchases. I don't think we have that kind of expos here in South Africa. I will have to really go check. It sounds like fun, though. I had the same fear and in fact, I still do. Are there too many writers and too few readers? It definitely feels like it at the moment. Wishing you many more sales. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-91654366832275478732016-08-06T18:03:44.092-04:002016-08-06T18:03:44.092-04:00It's pretty disheartening to me :-( It's w...It's pretty disheartening to me :-( It's why I haven't done anything since the last book of my trilogy published in Jan 2014. I don't make tons of money teaching either, but it pays the bills, so these days I spend my weekends writing awesome lesson plans for English classes instead :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167843910812135529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-87180170546634567262016-08-06T16:49:41.207-04:002016-08-06T16:49:41.207-04:00Oh yes, I've been having that same thought rec...Oh yes, I've been having that same thought recently, but not lucky enough to be in a room full of writers to talk me out of the funk. I feel your pain at being on a budget with so many books on offer!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-89504887960732172842016-08-05T04:31:37.308-04:002016-08-05T04:31:37.308-04:00What a brilliant post, Elizabeth and certainly foo...What a brilliant post, Elizabeth and certainly food for thought. It is hard to find readers but if you can get one who loves it, you know she'll recommend to another one and so on. But it's not easy. I'm like you about the amount of books I've got to read. I'm always buying / downloading new ones when I've still got a mountain ob my bookshelves and so many on my kindle but I know I'll get through them... eventually lol!<br />Suzy xx<br />www.suzyturner.comSuzy, The Grey Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073447337090145191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-69815201240514108792016-08-05T01:51:53.412-04:002016-08-05T01:51:53.412-04:00I do agree! That is dead on. My mood does vary, so...I do agree! That is dead on. My mood does vary, so it is great to have a pile to choose from. <br /><br />I have rewritten the first few chapters on the debutante and black ops story. I do love the characters. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-63228422360326408672016-08-05T01:50:19.682-04:002016-08-05T01:50:19.682-04:00I once thought that, but then I thought- all of us...I once thought that, but then I thought- all of us were readers first. So really, we are our target audience. At book events, almost every avid reader seems to have the desire to write a book. It's like my boys...they love football. They love to play it, watch it, read about it. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-40695020004708380132016-08-05T01:48:10.144-04:002016-08-05T01:48:10.144-04:00We can only read so many books. I used to finish a...We can only read so many books. I used to finish a book, no matter what. Now, if I'm not sucked in after a few chapters, I'm done. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-88616316879941731922016-08-05T01:45:57.932-04:002016-08-05T01:45:57.932-04:00Marketing gets a big BOO every time. I too would m...Marketing gets a big BOO every time. I too would much rather write or walk around books stores. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-77345056715560602922016-08-04T15:38:56.547-04:002016-08-04T15:38:56.547-04:00I also have loads of unread books on my Kindle.
T...I also have loads of unread books on my Kindle. <br />There's a quote about the joy of unread books, that goes like this: "I take comfort in knowing that I will have appropriate reading material whatever my mood, that I will be spoiled for choice whenever I want a book, and that I will never, ever run out of new stories." I think that's so cool. Don't you agree?<br /><br />So do you have any intentions of revisiting the kidnapped debutante and the hot black ops spy? Never know where that may lead...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-74134711755366107882016-08-04T10:39:52.185-04:002016-08-04T10:39:52.185-04:00It's funny you asked that because my problem i...It's funny you asked that because my problem is that most of my fans and followwest are writers. I need readers readers. And it's so hard to target them. At least that's my problem right now.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-3191824492648312322016-08-04T09:44:33.953-04:002016-08-04T09:44:33.953-04:00After getting so many free books at conferences th...After getting so many free books at conferences that I never read, I finally got smart and more selective. Too many books, so little time. I swear that's going on my tombstone. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-88353661432975984682016-08-04T09:03:40.000-04:002016-08-04T09:03:40.000-04:00Writing is hard, tedious work, that part, I enjoy,...Writing is hard, tedious work, that part, I enjoy, usually. It's the marketing, and like you said, finding a reader that will enjoy your labor. Love the pic of you and Tara!<br /><br />I love books. I can walk around a book store forever. Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-15304521511075104422016-08-04T01:46:28.493-04:002016-08-04T01:46:28.493-04:00I can always count on you for some honest, tough t...I can always count on you for some honest, tough truths. You do have to love it. There is not enough pay out, either in the form of glory or cash, to sustain you. When I first started writing, I didn't tell anyone. I didn't want to experience the eye rolls. You stick with it, lady. I can't wait to buy your book!!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-91692741641355232112016-08-04T01:44:04.015-04:002016-08-04T01:44:04.015-04:00Me too! That's one of the reasons I love the K...Me too! That's one of the reasons I love the Kindle. I can read without the light on. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-32669884379035893202016-08-04T01:43:32.459-04:002016-08-04T01:43:32.459-04:00I suppose if you think about it...too large a flam...I suppose if you think about it...too large a flame would just burn us anyhow, so maybe a small burning glow is the best. :)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-25652831593855973902016-08-04T01:42:34.164-04:002016-08-04T01:42:34.164-04:00Ahh Eva, you're the best!!! I wish you would h...Ahh Eva, you're the best!!! I wish you would have been close enough to stop by. That would have been amazing! Love you too chick. Keep plugging away, you'll get published one day. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-36281629924839211832016-08-04T01:23:12.079-04:002016-08-04T01:23:12.079-04:00I knew from a young age writing would be hard work...I knew from a young age writing would be hard work. I just didn't care. That's what happens when you know what you want and willing to work a thousand jobs if you can still do what you love. Plus my less than encouraging family members let me know writing was not a money maker any chance they got. Thanks but I don't mingle with obstacles. Kidding, I couldn't say that to my parents' faces.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-57056635232904987552016-08-03T18:22:49.475-04:002016-08-03T18:22:49.475-04:00So pleased you had a great time, Elizabeth. I'...So pleased you had a great time, Elizabeth. I'm addicted to buying books! My to read list is so long, I go to bed an hour earlier to get reading :) Have a super month.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-66246078313654976112016-08-03T17:41:09.951-04:002016-08-03T17:41:09.951-04:00That looks like a fun event, and I totally hear yo...That looks like a fun event, and I totally hear you on being behind on reading. I'm there myself. At least there is hope, even if the glory isn't quite as big of a flame. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-25594238813526057002016-08-03T17:15:27.825-04:002016-08-03T17:15:27.825-04:00Liz!!! I love the pic of you and Tara, first off. ...Liz!!! I love the pic of you and Tara, first off. I wish you had more readers at your expo. If I could've been there, I so would've. Like you said, it's their first year, so it's a learning process. You're spot on when you talk about how difficult writing is. It's why I'm not published yet and probably why I've read works that shouldn't have been published in the first place. <br /><br />Good authors like you will persevere and be seen long after many that don't take it seriously enough give up. Love you!! XoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-21394907421350427462016-08-03T16:53:23.506-04:002016-08-03T16:53:23.506-04:00I wish you'd have been there too! The organize...I wish you'd have been there too! The organizers said they were going to put some more together, so we'll keep you posted. They were a great group of people. They just need to tweak a few things and stay in it long enough to build a reader following. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-72610857123571949052016-08-03T16:50:43.385-04:002016-08-03T16:50:43.385-04:00Great point. And we have to stop being so hard on ...Great point. And we have to stop being so hard on ourselves. Every sale is a win. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-3081470893076016272016-08-03T16:47:17.644-04:002016-08-03T16:47:17.644-04:00I wish I could have gone to this event just to han...I wish I could have gone to this event just to hang out with you and Tara. I'm sorry you were all selling to each other, though. Been there, done that more times than I like to think about. <br />Great picture of you two!!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com