Did you know that book reviews are a marketing tool?
Authors, did you know that book reviews and guest posts are both a great tools for marketing? The Audrey Press shares thoughts and opportunities for children’s book and adult non-fiction authors.
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A Diverse Picture Book that honors Zora Neale Hurston | Zora’s Garden
Guest post by Rae Chesny Not nearly enough people in this world are aware of who Zora Neale Hurston was. Zora was an American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker. She portrayed racial struggles in the early-1900s American South and published research on hoodoos. The most popular of her four novels is Their Eyes Were Watching God, …
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Authentic Human Connections Through Storytelling | Storytelling Legacy Book Review
Everyone has a story to tell. As humans, we are fascinating and complicated. Many of us have weathered storms that others can’t even comprehend or accomplished feats that have made the world a better place. I’ve always found it interesting that the most interesting people I meet usually don’t think they are interesting at all. …
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5 Simple Things to Keep in Mind when using Social Media
Audrey Press has been prevalent on social media for many years now and we have to admit that sometimes it’s a love/hate relationship! But also know that, from a marketing and connection standpoint, it is an indispensable way to get books in front of readers. Marketing 101=promote where your ideal customer is hanging out. And …
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Writing and Authoring While on the Move
Ever wished that you could write while going about your day? While relaxing at the beach or even waiting in line for your child\’s sports practice to be over? The good news is that emerging authors don\’t need to be bound to their keyboards in order to create content for their books. There are a …
Making The Choice to Heal and An Excerpt from Thrive
We make choices that are correct for ourselves and what our bodies are needing, instead of trying out the latest fad, method, diet, etc. All of those things exist outside of us. Inside of us is where the jewels lie, the gold nuggets to our healing.~Valarie Budayr  Thrive means to prosper, be fortunate or …
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I\’m in the Garden! {And Craving some Porridge}
\”I\’m in the garden!\” The Secret Garden to be precise. 🙂 This time of year in the Secret Garden, the earth is sleeping under a cloak of beautiful white snow. The birds have migrated off leaving the garden quiet from birdsong. This is the time of year when we clean up the garden when snow …
Pandemic Pivot: An Entrepreneurial Rockstar Music Teacher Creates Tools for Success
For the past 25 years, Noreen Wenjen has been committed to helping her private piano lesson student excel. As the years flew by, Noreen\’s reputation as an exceptional piano teacher for students of all ages grew. A full and successful studio with a two-year waitlist draws students with a high level of commitment. Students tend …
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The Realities of Writing: Emerging Author Advice from Hannah Rials
I am often asked by budding young authors what my best advice for becoming a published author is. If I were to advise anyone dreaming of writing their book, I would tell them that persistence is critical. Writing a novel is the hardest thing I have ever done, and the degree of difficulty is pretty …
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How a 12-Year-Old\’s Book Idea Ultimately Became a Popular Series
{guest post by author Hannah Rials} I was 12 years old when I started my first book in what would later become the award-winning Ascension trilogy. I remember waking up from a dream with the idea of writing about a community of vampires. It was around when the whole Twilight series was hot, and binge-reading …
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