tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post112420378283026542..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Drinks are on EdJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1168641774833677692007-01-12T16:42:00.000-06:002007-01-12T16:42:00.000-06:00I am 100 percent flabbergasted. I've never, ever ...I am 100 percent flabbergasted. I've never, ever posted to a blog before, but I HAD to when I stumbled across the name Jennifer Vibbert. It's my maiden name. I'm not the girl you met in Indiana, but I'm from an even smaller town in Kentucky. I've been convinced all my life that I must be the only Jennifer Vibbert on Earth. Anyway, I like your site. Thanks for the reminder that there's always someone out with whom you have something in common. And hello to the other Jennifer Vibbert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1146799454703102042006-05-04T22:24:00.000-05:002006-05-04T22:24:00.000-05:00As one of the 2999 people of Owen County that didn...As one of the 2999 people of Owen County that didn't show up to your signing, I forward my sincerest apologies. We folks wouldn't know a good time if it slapped us in the face. Whatever impression Spencer left you, don't let it fool you. We are all hilljacks, who but ten years ago had outhouses and wondered why the ternet was in. Why in fact I may have been at a hoe-down the night you were in town (Yes we call it a town). A hoe-down to us is like a rager anywhere else. As you may be able to tell I'm a little more than upset that my parents raised me in this hell-hole to put it nicely. Don't get me wrong, the people are mostly nice, with a few crazy drunks (Shout out to Earl Cook!!) roaming around stealing mushrooms and ginsing. And small town gossips and politics don't get much better than Spencer. Anyway I'm glad you enjoyed this place as it is nice in small doses, and maybe next time you can come to the barn-raisin'. PEACEAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367618010295585975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124405357591729552005-08-18T17:49:00.000-05:002005-08-18T17:49:00.000-05:00that reminds me of the time i was put up in an old...that reminds me of the time i was put up in an old hospital that had been coverted into a nursing home. creepy!!anne frasierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044828332429421657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124353054350581522005-08-18T03:17:00.000-05:002005-08-18T03:17:00.000-05:00Joe, I don't know how you manage to write these in...Joe, I don't know how you manage to write these informative blogs and still find time to write books, but I'm greatful that you do. This has to be one of the Internet's best sites on the subject of being a writer. <BR/><BR/>Many thanks,<BR/><BR/>Fred PriceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124323360003824902005-08-17T19:02:00.000-05:002005-08-17T19:02:00.000-05:00One of the best, most amusing, informative blogs I...One of the best, most amusing, informative blogs I've read. Best of luck with your books!<BR/><BR/>Madeline<BR/>www.madelinebaker.netMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680246090345031787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124300582518951902005-08-17T12:43:00.000-05:002005-08-17T12:43:00.000-05:00I'm interested in how you sell books to readers an...I'm interested in how you sell books to readers and bookstores too. Do you write up receipts? Do you carry a cash box for change?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124218598123513662005-08-16T13:56:00.000-05:002005-08-16T13:56:00.000-05:00Hey Joe, Thanks for coming by Saturday. We ALL had...Hey Joe, Thanks for coming by Saturday. We ALL had a good time. I hope you did as well. I think I may have enjoyed myself a little to much. I needed a drink or two after the two day wedding extravaganza I had just gotten back from. Anyway I do regret not getting more time to talk about your books. I know you probably get tired of everyone asking you about them but I could have gone on for a while. <BR/>Thanks for your write up on your trip. You are to good to us. I returned the favor and put up some pics here: www.owencpl.blogspot.com <BR/>I hope maybe you can come back next year after you next book comes out. I hear Ben has a friend. No really we will have to do it again.<BR/><BR/>BradBradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357198227267211290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124212221513782672005-08-16T12:10:00.000-05:002005-08-16T12:10:00.000-05:00Joe, I've got two words for you: Toyota Corolla.Joe, I've got two words for you: Toyota Corolla.Rob Gregory Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952008139132652259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124206291188635442005-08-16T10:31:00.000-05:002005-08-16T10:31:00.000-05:00Happy to answer your questions, Mary.I always trav...Happy to answer your questions, Mary.<BR/><BR/>I always travel with a few cases of books in my trunk. I get them from a local independent bookseller (the one who sold books at my launch party) at a 40% discount.<BR/><BR/>I could get them from my publisher at a 50% discount, but those sales don't go towards my royalty numbers.<BR/><BR/>All authors should have copies of their books on hand. If you're doing a signing, and the bookstore runs out, you can sell them your copies at the same discount so they make the profit. <BR/><BR/>If you're doing a signing at a library, and they don't have a bookseller, you can sell the copies yourself. I usually give folks a discount---the important thing is to find readers and make them into fans.<BR/><BR/>I go into more detail about this on the TIPS section of my website.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124205381914929452005-08-16T10:16:00.000-05:002005-08-16T10:16:00.000-05:00Joe, I have lots of questions that show my ignoran...Joe, I have lots of questions that show my ignorance. I know you're busy, but maybe you have a minute to answer them. How do you get the books that you take with you to signings? Does the publisher send them to you free and then you send them back the money? Or do you have to buy them first and reimburse yourself with the sales? Do you charge the price on the cover or do you offer a discount? If you do a signing at a bookstore, will they supply the books (do you tell them how many to order)? Or do you bring your own? Thanks in advance!Mary Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974198919020077796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1124204432237179412005-08-16T10:00:00.000-05:002005-08-16T10:00:00.000-05:00Gee, I think I'm going to sign up as Joe's book to...Gee, I think I'm going to sign up as Joe's book tour guide or escort--sort of a Robin (or Alfred) to his Batman ("Yes, Mr. Konrath, your pen is read. Another Tequila Sunrise, sir?") Lots of food and drink and you get to see all the great pubs in Indiana. Does this job have perks or what?<BR/>Best,<BR/>Mark TerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com