Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Indiechat 5/29 with Author Raine Thomas!



Raine_Thomas Howdy, all! Happy to be a part of the #indiechat tonight. Hope everyone is doing well! -9:04 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB Hi! How's everyone doing this evening? #indiechat -9:04 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas Hey hey! #indiechat -9:04 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio Hey where is everyone tonight? #indiechat -9:05 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KatGirl_Studio That sounds fun! What convention was it? @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:05 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @KatGirl_Studio I'm trying to find that out right now! lol #indiechat -9:05 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon Jumping in on #indiechat What's the topic? -9:06 PM May 29th, 2012


Paperbook_Blog So whats the topic tonight #indiechat -9:06 PM May 29th, 2012


LynAlmodovar RT @Raine_Thomas: Howdy, all! Happy to be a part of the #indiechat tonight. Hope everyone is doing well! -9:06 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas Fanime, Northern CA's largest anime & Japanese pop culture convention. #indiechat -9:07 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston I'm going to the UtopYA one in TN. Can't wait. RT @Raine_Thomas: @KatGirl_Studio That sounds fun! What convention was it? #indiechat -9:07 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB Looks like @MaganVernon and I are freestyling it. Let's talk about Covers and ISBN's. Go! #indiechat -9:07 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KatGirl_Studio Oh, wow! That sounds awesome. Did you enjoy it? #indiechat -9:07 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon Looks like #indiechat is about celebrating Indie books! And we have @Raine_Thomas visiting! -9:08 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @LM_Preston Me, too! I'll be on a panel at UTopYA. Can't wait! @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:08 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @MaganVernon Nice, you actually checked the schedule. You Go. #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon Last indie book I read was The Veil by @CoryPutmanOakes I loved it so much #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston Oh, did anyone know about the Benjamin Franklin Award for Independent books? The ceremony is June 4th sponsored by @Ibpa at #BEA #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas *Waves* Sure thing! Very happy to be here. Who doesn't love chatting about indie books, eh? :) @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas always =^.^= I've exhibited at it since 2008. It's the only event I know of that's open 24hrs a day. #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


AuthorTiffany #indiechat Yay for @UtopYAcon Can't wait to go ;) @Raine_Thomas -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Hi everyone! #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Stacey_WB yay covers! #indiechat -9:09 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @AuthorTiffany @LynAlmodovar Okay we are so gonna have to meet up there :-D I'm supposed to be speaking. #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Don't we have guests with us tonight? #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


Karen_Hooper Sorry I'm late! #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston What's the topic? #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KatGirl_Studio Holy cow! That sounds exhausting. Hope you also got to enjoy some of the conference. #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


Vampyre_2000 RT @Raine_Thomas: *Waves* Sure thing! Very happy to be here. Who doesn't love chatting about indie books, eh? :) @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


LynAlmodovar Promo starting Friday I'm hosting #YA #Indie Month with interviews and showcasing #YA #Indie Books feel free to stop by #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon I believe that @AbbiGlines is also here? #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas Congrats on the panel! That's exciting. I'm hoping to lead a workshop next year in Amelia Island. #indiechat -9:10 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @laurapauling Our guest is @Raine_Thomas #indiechat -9:11 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Lovely! #indiechat -9:11 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @AuthorTiffany Yes! *double fist bumps* So many awesome folks going to UTopYA! @UtopYAcon #indiechat -9:11 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Hi Raine! Would you like to start with what you write and introduce yourself? #indiechat -9:11 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KCircelli That would be awesome! Amelia Island, eh? Sounds inviting. Which event is it? #indiechat -9:12 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas well the vendors rooms are only open from 10:30am-7pm. After that there are shows, dances and videos. #indiechat -9:12 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas Hey there! Love your cover! How far in advance did you start your promo for your book? #indiechat -9:12 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas Amelia Island Book Festival.Workshops,then festival for local authors and big names alike.Last year was incredible. #indiechat -9:13 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Here's a link to Raine's Amazon Author page and all her books! #indiechat http://t.co/FDNL7pFV -9:13 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon RT @laurapauling: Here's a link to Raine's Amazon Author page and all her books! #indiechat http://t.co/FDNL7pFV -9:14 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Sure! @laurapauling I write YA fantasy/romance (so far). I published the Daughters of Saraqael trilogy last year & DEFY on 4/30. #indiechat -9:14 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas What a journey! Love all your covers. #indiechat -9:14 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas does have awesome covers. I kept staring at them from across the room at the literacy fair. #indiechat -9:14 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Are you self published or with a small press? #indiechat -9:15 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Just finished the first draft of SHIFT, the second book of the Firstborn trilogy (to follow DEFY). Editing to come! @laurapauling #indiechat -9:15 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon I think that the girl on Becoming looks like Quinn from Glee @Raine_Thomas #indiechat -9:15 PM May 29th, 2012


LauraHoward78 Must join #indiechat if we're talking to my gal @Raine_Thomas -9:16 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KatGirl_Studio Well, that's not too bad! I might have turned into a pumpkin after working all day, but that sounds fun. :) #indiechat -9:16 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas Do you release your books in ebook first or paperback or both at the same time? #indiechat -9:17 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Thx! For my first trilogy, I ignorantly did little promotion. With DEFY, I started a couple of months before release. @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:17 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas not me =^.^= I think I went to sleep at 4am each day. Too much fun to miss. #indiechat -9:17 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Did you find that made a big difference? #indiechat -9:17 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas who does your covers? #indiechat -9:17 PM May 29th, 2012


CKingVan New to this chatting. New to writing. New to twitter, and they say you have to have a Blog! All I know is this story. #indiechat -9:17 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KCircelli I'll have to look into that! Anything taking place on an island sounds fabulous. :) #indiechat -9:18 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB Sorry! I'm back. My son dropped a plate on the tile kitchen floor and I had to deal. :) #indiechat -9:18 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston Yikes! Good thing he's okayRT @Stacey_WB: Sorry! I'm back. My son dropped a plate on the tile kitchen floor and I had to deal. :) #indiechat -9:18 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Stacey_WB Wait, is your son the one with the beautiful eyes or is that @Lisa_Nowak #indiechat -9:19 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Thanks! My covers were done by the fabulous Devan Edwards of Nimbi Design. @laurapauling #indiechat She's amazing! @devanescence -9:19 PM May 29th, 2012


UtopYAcon @LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas thanks for the shout outs on #indiechat hope to see the fans and authors in July -9:19 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @LynAlmodovar Always like to get out the word for Indies #indiechat -9:19 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @CKingVan Eh, to the blog. Have a place where people can find links to your work and find out a little about you. #indiechat -9:19 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston Woot! RT @UtopYAcon: @LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas thanks for the shout outs on #indiechat hope to see the fans and authors in July -9:19 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas LOL! @KCircelli Thanks, gal! You've got awesome book covers, too. LOVE the artwork! #indiechat -9:20 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas What are some of the biggest lessons learned in your publishing path? #indiechat -9:20 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas Workshops alone are worth it, got to meet David Morrel and Tatjana Soli and get their books signed! #indiechat -9:20 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 Almost missed #indiechat. What's the topic tonight? -9:20 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas How long does it take you to write your novels? Also I see you have a cute short story available for free #indiechat -9:20 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas I'm self-published, but I created a small press myself called Iambe Books. We're now working with a couple authors. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:20 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @patricialynne07 We have YA author @raine_Thomas with us! #indiechat -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas has that been difficult taking on other authors too? #indiechat -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


CKingVan @CKingVan sigh. That's not showing up on the chat page. Maybe I'll just start chapter 14 instead. #indiechat -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @patricialynne07 Guest Raine Thomas is here tonight #indiechat -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas Thanks! I can't take any credit, I have an awesome artist friend. #indiechat -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @CKingVan Welcome to #indiechat ! -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas What a cool observation! lol @MaganVernon RT "I think that the girl on Becoming looks like Quinn from #Glee" #indiechat -9:21 PM May 29th, 2012


LynAlmodovar RT @KCircelli: @Raine_Thomas Thanks! I can't take any credit, I have an awesome artist friend. #indiechat -9:22 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas *hugs* Hi, Laura! Welcome to the fun! :) @LauraHoward78 #indiechat -9:22 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @laurapauling Awesome, glad I didn't skip out tonight. #indiechat @raine_Thomas -9:22 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Well then, you're doing it right! (And you're not old, like me). lol @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:23 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas And you're also working a day job? Phew! #indiechat -9:23 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas I can definitely say that promoting DEFY's release was helpful. It generated interest among new and existing fans. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:24 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Raine_Thomas How do you keep up a day job and a best selling series? #indiechat I'm a working author myself. -9:24 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas I'm thinking then that helped with sales with your previous trilogy? #indiechat -9:25 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas What questions do you loathe getting at events? Any that you just hate answering? #indiechat -9:25 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas My covers are done by Devan Edwards of Nimbi Design @devanescence @KatGirl_Studio She's the best!! #indiechat -9:25 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas What all did you do to promote for those two months before release? #indiechat -9:25 PM May 29th, 2012


Addison_Moore @SPNHeather *raises hand* I'll be hitting you up! #indiechat -9:26 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas Do you hire editors/copyeditors or do you do that part yourself? #indiechat -9:26 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Biggest lessons on my publishing path: 1) Build your social media platform, 2) Always edit, 3) Hire a cover artist! @laurapauling #indiechat -9:26 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas sound advice. #indiechat -9:27 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon I feel like I'm missing out on stuff #indiechat LOUD NOISES -9:27 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas @KCircelli You've definitely piqued my interest! I'll have to follow up with you for more info. :) #indiechat -9:27 PM May 29th, 2012


Addison_Moore @Raine_Thomas @laurapauling Excellent! #indiechat -9:27 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas the Indelibles would agree! Words to live by. #indiechat -9:27 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon Hiring a copy editor was a smart move. She is currently going back through my first book to clean it up. #indiechat -9:28 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Editing and well done covers seems to be key. #indiechat -9:28 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes! THE PROPHECY is a #free Estilorian short story, a prequel to my first trilogy. Each book takes about 3 months. @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:29 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas RT @UtopYAcon: @LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas thanks for the shout outs on #indiechat hope to see the fans and authors in July -9:29 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli I agree,always have more than one pair of eyes to edit your work. Sometimes it's too hard to see the mistakes on your own writing #indiechat -9:29 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Have you found the free short story helps with sales? #indiechat -9:30 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas In a way, it has. I work full time as a wedding planner, so now I'm writing, planning and helping other authors. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:30 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Wow! Three months to write, edit and publish? #indiechat That's incredible. -9:30 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @UtopYAcon Why did I not know about this sooner? Awesomeness. #indiechat -9:30 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas *waves* @patricialynne07 Nice to meet you! Welcome. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:31 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Raine_Thomas A wedding planner sounds way more exciting than a claim rep #indiechat How do you separate the two fields? -9:31 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes! Between wedding planning, writing and being a wife and mom, sleep is a fond memory. LOL @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:31 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @MaganVernon I agree, copy editors are worth it #indiechat -9:32 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas When do you write? Early morning, late at night, whenever you get a chance? lol #indiechat -9:32 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas It's tough! I probably put in about 70 hours a week between the two careers. But I can't part with either. :) @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:32 PM May 29th, 2012


Karen_Hooper Wait. What is it? RT @MaganVernon @UtopYAcon Why did I not know about this sooner? Awesomeness. #indiechat -9:33 PM May 29th, 2012


beingbold One of my favorite authors @Raine_Thomas is participating in #indiechat ....check it out!! :) -9:33 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 How do you pick cover models for your books? #mydream #indiechat -9:33 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Karen_Hooper @utopyacon Convention for Sci fi and fantasy YA women authors #indiechat -9:33 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling And I have family in Nashville. Hmm. #indiechat -9:33 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Promoting DEFY's release did help with sales of my first trilogy, especially because it's a follow-up trilogy. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:34 PM May 29th, 2012


LynAlmodovar RT @beingbold: One of my favorite authors @Raine_Thomas is participating in #indiechat ....check it out!! :) -9:34 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas That's wonderful and one thing I love about indie publishing. It's never too late. #indiechat -9:34 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas I can only imagine, I know just planning my own wedding is taking up a lot of time. #indiechat -9:35 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Did you have any one marketing strategy that seemed to work the best? #indiechat -9:35 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli RT @laurapauling: @Raine_Thomas That's wonderful and one thing I love about indie publishing. It's never too late. #indiechat -9:35 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas I'm writing a follow-up trilogy right now - good to know the first helped boost the second. #indiechat -9:35 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Great question! No questions that I hate to answer, but I get asked A LOT what inspires me, so I sound rehearsed. lol @KCircelli #indiechat -9:35 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon I didn't use a cover model, but I know a lot of people use stock art or some models work with cover designers. @Froze8 #indiechat -9:35 PM May 29th, 2012


SPNHeather @Addison_Moore sweeeeet #indiechat -9:36 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling I run into covers that use the same stock art but it doesn't bother me. I think we notice more than readers do. #indiechat -9:36 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @MaganVernon What about for your book SPLICE? :D... #dreams #indiechat -9:36 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling And it's neat to see how they use the stock art differently. #indiechat Of course, live photoshoots would be great too... -9:36 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas My promotion for DEFY included a blog tour through YA Bound (love!) , a couple of newsletters & a social media blitz. @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:37 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I agree. We're trained to notice that. The readers aren't. #indiechat -9:37 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas I worked as a freelance editor once upon a time, so I do most of my own editing. But I use multiple betas. @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:37 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Especially we look through stock photos a lot. #indiechat -9:38 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Working with photo shop now I just notice effects - like oo there's a nice radial gradient blur. #indiechat -9:38 PM May 29th, 2012


Addison_Moore @Raine_Thomas Wow! Hats off to you! That's impressive! @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:38 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas Good to know. I haven't done a blog tour w/ YA Bound. Glad you had a good experience! #indiechat -9:38 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas What did you do for the social media blitz? #indiechat -9:38 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Froze8 For SPLICED I have someone doing an original drawing. It would take way too much special effects to use real models #indiechat -9:39 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Thanks! One other bit of advice is to seek vendors who are building their businesses if you're on a budget. @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:39 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell so sorry I'm late. just woke up. :/ #indiechat -9:39 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I don't use PS for my artwork but I do tend to notice things like that too. #indiechat -9:39 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @JessieHarrell I didn't even know if I'd make it due to the thunderstorm! #indiechat -9:39 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @JessieHarrell Hey lady! #indiechat -9:39 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Thanks, Addison! We could all take a few tips from you, eh? ;) @Addison_Moore @laurapauling #indiechat -9:40 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @laurapauling I saw the same couple I have on DoS Omnibus on anothe book the day after I published it. Doh! #indiechat -9:40 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @laurapauling I'm all for live shoots as I enjoy modeling. Can you imagine being on a cover?? #indiechat -9:40 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Froze8 No I couldn't! Kinda cool though. #indiechat -9:40 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @laurapauling I agree #indiechat -9:40 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon my interest is peaked. What is on the cover? #indiechat -9:41 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas How many releases do you do a year? #indiechat is 1 enough or 3 too much? Or is more a constant boost in promo 4 you -9:41 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Awesome! Thanks for making me feel brilliant. lol @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:41 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Froze8 ...of a horror novel. lol #indiechat -9:41 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon I had a budget and then it went out the window for #TeamAlien gear #indiechat -9:41 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @laurapauling Yeah I think it'd be amazing :) #indiechat -9:41 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Funny enough, THE PROPHECY only JUST went free on Amazon this week. I couldn't get it free for the longest time! @laurapauling #indiechat -9:42 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas ah that's the opposite of me. I'm a cover designer so I don't need to hire someone else for that part. #indiechat -9:42 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas It does seem to take at least a month for books to go free on Amazon. #indiechat -9:42 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @KatGirl_Studio The cover is a boy and a girl running away from a spliced girl with bull horns. Falling lockers, etc. #indiechat -9:42 PM May 29th, 2012


Karen_Hooper I put a good friend on the cover of Grasping at Eternity. It makes me love the book that much more. #indiechat -9:42 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes! :) Of course, SHIFT is taking a bit longer due to all of the DEFY promotion. Took about 4 months to write. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:43 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @laurapauling really? I was hoping it wouldn't take that long for Amazon to make a book free via price matching. #indiechat -9:43 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @JessieHarrell I guess it depends. It could be sooner. Maybe how often people report a lower price? #indiechat -9:43 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon hmm. I can see where illustrating that would be the better bet. #indiechat -9:43 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas There was a definite free blitz this week. Lots of shorts, especially. I think it's great. Gotta love free! #indiechat -9:44 PM May 29th, 2012


Karen_Hooper @MaganVernon Can't wait to see your SPLICED cover. :) #indiechat @KatGirl_Studio -9:44 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @MaganVernon I put my budget on a CC for writing then ground myself until it's paid off.May not be the best solution but it works #indiechat -9:44 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Wedding planning has its moments. lol I think writing is a nice break from the stress of making dreams come true. @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:44 PM May 29th, 2012


Addison_Moore @Raine_Thomas I find this doubtful. ;) @laurapauling #indiechat -9:44 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @Karen_Hooper That cover turned out beautiful too! #indiechat -9:45 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Will you ever write about a wedding planner with a fantasy twist? #indiechat -9:45 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli My husband and I are on the cover of an indie writer's book. It's out of print now while she makes some changes though #indiechat -9:45 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @Stacey_WB free to going. and I get all my kids stories for free after Pixel of Ink tells me about them. love it! #indiechat -9:45 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Karen_Hooper @katgirl_studio I can't wait either. The book excites me mucho #indiechat -9:45 PM May 29th, 2012


Addison_Moore @Karen_Hooper That's so sweet! #indiechat Plus I have major cover luv. -9:45 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes to all of the above! :) I often write from 8:00a to 9:00a, from 5:00p to 6:00p, and from 8:00p until I'm comatose. @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:46 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @Raine_Thomas I use my day job as a chance to get ideas and I write at least 1K on my lunch hour #indiechat -9:46 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston We build book marketing plan with budgeted / free promo - saves lots of $$ RT @patricialynne07: @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:46 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yay!! Hiya, Ana! @beingbold #indiechat -9:46 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @stacey_wb -- that was supposed to say "free is good" -- apparently my tying fingers iz broke #indiechat -9:46 PM May 29th, 2012


Paperbook_Blog I think all indie authors should come to toronto for a convention :) then i can meet everyone! #indiechat lol -9:47 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio Do you use stock photo? #indiechat -9:47 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas True! I tell writers all the time to just write a little something every day. Before you know it, you have a story! @laurapauling #indiechat -9:47 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @LM_Preston Awesome. I'm helpless when it comes to marketing. ^^;; #indiechat -9:47 PM May 29th, 2012


Karen_Hooper @Addison_Moore @patricialynne07 Thanks so much for the cover luv! :) #indiechat -9:47 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston We can have a skype convention :-D RT @Paperbook_Blog: Come to toronto for a convention :) then i can meet everyone! #indiechat lol -9:47 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas Oh, we're on the same schedule then. :) #indiechat -9:48 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Oh, that's exciting! When are you getting married? And what do you write? @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:48 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 Normally, no. Creating enhanced-photo covers is new for me, I've only created 2 so far. #indiechat -9:48 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston 2 books helped me. Frugal Book Marketing and 1001 Ways to market your book. RT @patricialynne07: Awesome. marketing. ^^;; #indiechat -9:48 PM May 29th, 2012


Karen_Hooper @Paperbook_Blog That would be awesome! #indiechat -9:48 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @Raine_Thomas that is great advice! I need to get back to using my lunch hour to write. #indiechat -9:48 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @JessieHarrell I got you! :) #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston My best write time too! RT @JessieHarrell: @Raine_Thomas Great advice! I need to get back to using my lunch hour to write. #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes! When Pixel of Ink was still accepting ad submissions, BECOMING made it to #15 on Amazon's bestseller list. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell RT @LM_Preston: 2 books helped me. Frugal Book Marketing and 1001 Ways to market your book. #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 One for DAEMONS IN THE MIST and one for @LM_Preston 's THE PACK- RETRIBUTION cover. #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Raine_Thomas Awesome! #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston I got in too late RT @Raine_Thomas: When Pixel of Ink helped BECOMING made it to #15 on Amazon's bestseller list. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:49 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @KatGirl_Studio Your portfolio is amazing #indiechat -9:50 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Good for you, Stacey! Follow-up trilogies have their upsides and downsides. Readers get so attached to characters. :) @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:50 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @Raine_Thomas that's awesome - congrats! #indiechat -9:50 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston She can do anything. My personal artist :-D RT @KCircelli: @KatGirl_Studio Your portfolio is amazing #indiechat -9:50 PM May 29th, 2012


BethanyLopez2 RT @beingbold: One of my favorite authors @Raine_Thomas is participating in #indiechat ....check it out!! :) -9:50 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @patricialynne07 I have a separate account for writing. No credit card. #indiechat -9:50 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio those are both AMAZING covers too, btw! #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas Oct 28th and I write YA. Usually urban fantasy/ action romance. #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @KCircelli Oh thank you =^.^= #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston My book marketing plan helps me w/ budget RT @MaganVernon: @patricialynne07 Separate account for writing. No credit card. #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


BethanyLopez2 RT @laurapauling: Here's a link to Raine's Amazon Author page and all her books! #indiechat http://t.co/FDNL7pFV -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


KCircelli @Raine_Thomas Any series books you've read where the author didn't do the characers justice? Jean Auel comes to mind for me #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas LOL! Thanks for the shot in the arm. Half the time, I question my own sanity! @Addison_Moore @MaganVernon #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas Do you do newsletters? #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @MaganVernon I'm pretty good about using my credit card. I can easily ground myself and resist using it until it's paid off. #indiechat -9:51 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas I've set it 18 years in the future - the kids are now the adults. We'll see how many readers that annoys. Ha! #indiechat -9:52 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas It went very well. :) Research blog tour sites before you commit. Some are better than others! @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:52 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling @Stacey_WB Readers will get attached to the new characters! #indiechat -9:52 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @Raine_Thomas Yes, I've done a couple that didn't work out so well. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


IndelibleWriter RT @JessieHarrell: RT @LM_Preston: 2 books helped me. Frugal Book Marketing and 1001 Ways to market your book. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


BethanyLopez2 RT @Raine_Thomas: @AuthorTiffany Yes! *double fist bumps* So many awesome folks going to UTopYA! @UtopYAcon #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas For my social media blitz, I posted DEFY teasers, blurbs, the trailer, etc. on FB, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest... @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon Ohhh are we talking about our books now? I am the author of How to date an Alien and How to break up with an alien. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


IndelibleWriter RT @Raine_Thomas: I tell writers all the time to just write a little something every day. Before you know it, you have a story! #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @Raine_Thomas Very true. I used 1, wasn't bad, but had someone who signed up for each tour & either posted late or not at all. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell @LM_Preston @KCircelli Thanks you guys =^.^= #indiechat -9:54 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas ...and Google+, and got my friends and fans to help spread the word. It was very helpful! @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:54 PM May 29th, 2012


IndelibleWriter RT @Raine_Thomas: Biggest lessons on my publishing path: 1 Build your social media platform, 2 Always edit, 3 Hire a cover artist #indiechat -9:54 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB @laurapauling That's what I'm hoping. I'll satisfy their curiosity about what happened to the others and then swoop in with new! #indiechat -9:54 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon @LM_Preston @patricialynne07 Someday I'll commit to the credit card. Debit works fine for now. #indiechat -9:54 PM May 29th, 2012


AuthorTiffany @Raine_Thomas @laurapauling I love love love Sharon Rosen at @pixelofink Her site is amazing <3 #indiechat -9:55 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas Thanks, I'm in the middle of prepping for my own blog tour on the 9th #indiechat -9:55 PM May 29th, 2012


BethanyLopez2 @Raine_Thomas #indiechat Hey busy lady! How much longer do we have to wait for the release of #Shift??? -9:55 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon I think I'll know I made it when some else uses my cover as their twitpic #indiechat -9:55 PM May 29th, 2012


patricialynne07 @MaganVernon I use debit when I can, but some things take too big chunk out of the checking account. @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:55 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas I have a feeling most working authors are on this schedule. LOL @Stacey_WB #indiechat -9:56 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Raine_Thomas ya G+ seems to be a good place for me too. I'm having my blog tour wrap party on it. #indiechat -9:56 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell too true! ;) RT @MaganVernon: I think Ill know I made it when some else uses my cover as their twitpic #indiechat -9:56 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Oh, yes! The lunch hour is when I typically fit in reading, but it's great writing time, too. :) @JessieHarrell #indiechat -9:56 PM May 29th, 2012


Safireblade RT @MaganVernon: I think I'll know I made it when some else uses my cover as their twitpic #indiechat -9:57 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Any last questions for @Raine_Thomas ? #indiechat -9:57 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes...I tried to do another ad, but they closed it up for submissions. #HugeBummer @LM_Preston @laurapauling #indiechat -9:57 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Thanks, Jessie! It was quite a moment. :) @JessieHarrell #indiechat -9:58 PM May 29th, 2012


KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 My dream is to be a voice of an animated character =^.^= #indiechat -9:58 PM May 29th, 2012


srjohannes hey guys - sorry I wasnt able to join - my daughters been deadly sick with flu and we both fell asleep - i just work up! #indiechat -9:58 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio Cool :) #indiechat -9:58 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas That's a lovely time of year for a wedding! I'll have to check out your work...sounds right up my alley. @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:58 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell thanks so much to @raine_thomas for being on #indiechat tonight! SO SORRY I was horribly late. #indiechat -9:59 PM May 29th, 2012


Froze8 @srjohannes It's okay Shelli :) #indiechat -9:59 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Hmm...that's a good question! None spring immediately to mind for me, though. @KCircelli #indiechat -9:59 PM May 29th, 2012


JessieHarrell @srjohannes oh, sorry to hear it Shelli. hope she feels better soon! #indiechat -9:59 PM May 29th, 2012


laurapauling Okay, I'm off to work on the transcripts. They turn out differently each week! I'll get them right eventually. #indiechat -9:59 PM May 29th, 2012


LM_Preston @Raine_Thomas It's nice to meet you and I can't wait to read your books. #indiechat -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012


MaganVernon Thanks everyone for coming to #indiechat I'm going to bed :) -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012


LornaSuzuki Pssst! What is tonight's topic of discussion? #indiechat -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas Yes, I do! I use MailChimp. People sign up on my website for book notifications, and they get a monthly newsletter. @LM_Preston #indiechat -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012


Stacey_WB Great chat tonight! See y'all next week. ;) #indiechat -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012


Addison_Moore @srjohannes Yikes! I hope she feels better! #indiechat -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012


Raine_Thomas That's exactly what I did! LOL @Stacey_WB #indiechat -10:00 PM May 29th, 2012

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