tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post620882961514470483..comments2024-01-24T05:13:06.164-08:00Comments on Not Your Usual Suspects: Boxed Sets, Anthologies and CollectionsSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11286314155783213006noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-46308043230545362512014-01-29T18:38:52.568-08:002014-01-29T18:38:52.568-08:00Thanks Jean.
I think we're all at, well, wha...Thanks Jean. <br /><br />I think we're all at, well, whatever happens, happens. Keep moving forward. :)<br />CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-4922068746193312422014-01-29T18:37:57.260-08:002014-01-29T18:37:57.260-08:00Occupational hazard isn't it, Shelley? I buy a...Occupational hazard isn't it, Shelley? I buy a lot of my friends' books - so many books, so little time!! But I have found a lot of new-to-me authors through the sets. <br />CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-43233730013593056512014-01-29T18:36:16.062-08:002014-01-29T18:36:16.062-08:00I'm thinking the key is control, Wynter. Clear...I'm thinking the key is control, Wynter. Clearly they can work well - hope your sets meets your goals :)CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-62607968311989441492014-01-29T18:33:49.111-08:002014-01-29T18:33:49.111-08:00Thanks Rita - kinda bizarre...Thanks Rita - kinda bizarre...CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-24694641277732532462014-01-29T12:30:45.918-08:002014-01-29T12:30:45.918-08:00I don't have any experience with box sets, but...I don't have any experience with box sets, but I sure can feel your frustration. Hope all works out well for you. jean harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04925805990806522316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-80085195444870733362014-01-29T12:09:04.650-08:002014-01-29T12:09:04.650-08:00I'm glad that one of your sets is going well. ...I'm glad that one of your sets is going well. The other - it must be heartbreaking. I've purchased a couple but I've yet to read them. Lots of great books but time poor!<br />I need a holiday to catch up.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-28269301408819465252014-01-29T10:46:54.949-08:002014-01-29T10:46:54.949-08:00Congrats on the success of set one. Not good about...Congrats on the success of set one. Not good about set 2. I am also with that publisher, but different line. Hmm. I'm currently working on a set with 6 other authors. I have high hopes because we are in control of all marketing efforts. I've seen several friends hit the lists with these sets, so I think they are great!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-15562233980031929582014-01-29T10:32:39.354-08:002014-01-29T10:32:39.354-08:00Hugs on the frustrations. I am so far in the outfi...Hugs on the frustrations. I am so far in the outfield whith my opinions I wouln't say any more. Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054306874904898496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-15887963080264446872014-01-29T09:47:33.608-08:002014-01-29T09:47:33.608-08:00You're right, J
For newer authors, the challe...You're right, J<br /><br />For newer authors, the challenge is getting noticed. <br /><br />My sister, who is a sweet heart, noted with my first ebook, "How are people going to find it if your book isn't in the bookstore?"<br /><br />The book store has changed and we're all trying to figure out how to reach our readers. I see these sets as a terrific marketing tool. CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-39160257165636729902014-01-29T09:45:19.508-08:002014-01-29T09:45:19.508-08:00That's what I think holds the most promise wit...That's what I think holds the most promise with the sets, Marcelle - discovering new-to-me authors at an easy price point :)CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-34434300070409381322014-01-29T09:44:19.962-08:002014-01-29T09:44:19.962-08:00Thanks Anne Marie!
Earlier this year, an author a...Thanks Anne Marie! <br />Earlier this year, an author asked me to join a group that works on joint promotions. Smaller groups from that association are included in the Mystery Set. What I'm also super excited about is how well it's selling in the international market. <br />CathyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-53282310752654542122014-01-29T09:27:30.801-08:002014-01-29T09:27:30.801-08:00Ugh. What a drag!
I hope you'll update us on w...Ugh. What a drag!<br />I hope you'll update us on what went wrong. I bet it's nothing that's irreversible! <br /><br />I also enjoy boxed sets--for the reasons you mentioned. I like to use it as a way to sample new authors. <br /><br />I think any means of getting your name out there is useful these days. There is so much "noise," you need to keep trying new things to find readers.J Wachowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184091482307217132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-17035504388964306162014-01-29T09:00:16.666-08:002014-01-29T09:00:16.666-08:00I haven't bought a boxed set, but I have bough...I haven't bought a boxed set, but I have bought book bundles, and frankly, I love them. They are a great opportunity to discover writers I haven't read yet. It's a real shame about Set #2 and I'm hoping it will work out.<br /><br />You're right -- good communications are vital. Let us know when you figure out what went wrong, Cathy.Marcelle Dubéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164965676254630066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-3467232326024827462014-01-29T08:46:29.930-08:002014-01-29T08:46:29.930-08:00Oh, wow, Cathy - so sorry to hear about the diffic...Oh, wow, Cathy - so sorry to hear about the difficulties with Set #2, but HOORAY for Set #1 doing so, so well. How did you find the group of authors you wanted to publish with, if you don't mind me asking? Did you already know each other? I'm intrigued by the whole boxed set idea, and have seen them popping up everywhere in the last several months.Anne Marie Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603878676306179018noreply@blogger.com