What I love about Caroline Starr Rose's website is a page called "For Teachers." She has a free May B. study guide available on her site. Since my book is also historical fiction, I thought this was a stellar marketing tool. I worked with curriculum designer, Debbie Gonzales and she crafted a curriculum guide for THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL that is linked to the Common Core State Standards. You can view my guide here.
From Augusta Scattergood I borrowed the idea of a page called "For The Press." I like the idea of having a book cover and author picture easily accessible for bloggers, bookstore owners, and others who want to help promote our books.
I also took a look at more established author websites to make sure Linda and I have a plan to easily adapt my site when I have other books to promote. By reducing the size of the book cover on the home page, we can easily add more books, and there's room inside the curtain to add several more book trailers.
Do you have a favorite author website? Leave a link in the comments so I can take a look at it. And I hope you'll check out my new site
How did I miss your book deal, Shannon? Congratulations! I'm already dying to read it. Happy to do an interview at my place, if you're interested, or feature your book for my Classroom Connections series.
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline, I would love to do an interview and/or have you feature my book for you Classroom Connections series!
ReplyDeleteSend me an email, and I'll set it up! caroline starr AT yahoo.com.
ReplyDeleteWill do! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour site is attractive and easy to navigate! Just one thing--when I view it (on Internet Explorer) your (very nice!) author photo covers some of the writing. You might want to see if you can adjust that. Otherwise, it all looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, for the feedback, Ann. Different browsers are tricky.
ReplyDeleteLove the new website, Shannon. And I found it very interesting the way you shared your decision-making process here on the blog. Do I have a favorite author website? Hmmmm. I can't say that one comes to mind, but now you've got me thinking.
ReplyDeleteThe press page is especially brilliant, I think.
ReplyDeleteAs for a favorite author website, I can't say that I have one, but I haven't been checking many out, either.
Thanks, Ruth. I think most authors will either set up a website or do an overhaul at some point so it seemed a relevant topic.
ReplyDeleteYes, I sometimes interview other authors and I'm always scouting around for a picture and the book cover. Having them handy is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI've just hired someone to redo my website and these are great tips! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to change my blog theme during winter break. Last year I only changed the background color. I try to be as organized as possible and have information easy to find. I love your site.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina and Medeia and good luck with your updates!
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