Celebrating African-American Literature 365 days a Year!

• For those of us who aren’t familiar with your background, please tell us how you came to write novels and what you went through to get published. Please be as lengthy as you wish.
• When did you know that you wanted to become an author? How did that come about?
• I really like your title. Do you pick your titles first, then write the stories? Please explain.
• Describe this book for us and tell us about why you wrote it.Tell us something about the story that we can’t read on the cover.
• What makes this novel different from others in it’s genre?
• Is any of this story autobiographical? Were any scenes from the book inspired from what you know, or it is through your imagination?
• Who is your audience for ? Who do you think will understand and gain insight through reading your book?
• In your opinion, what is the absolute best thing about being a writer?
• As a new author, what would you say was your most difficult challenge in completing your novel?
• As a writer, what are some of the most important things you try to get across through your books?
• What was the last book you read?
• Are you nervous about any aspects of your book’s release (such as reviews, meeting fans, talking in front of an audience)?
• What kinds of research did you did, particularly in terms of setting, since your book takes place in multiple locations.
• What are your literary plans? Where will your book tour take you?
• How are you marketing and promoting your new title?
• Thus far, what is one of the greatest things you love about being a writer?
• What type of feedback have you received so far about the novel?
• What is your definition of success?
• What are some tips for aspiring authors who are interested in breaking into the publishing industry?  Please share some resources you recommend  for new authors writing their first book.

Authors or small business owners, if you want to do the 30 minute interview with me, Intimate Conversations with Ella, you have to call me to do this. Here is a sample of that 30 minute promotion. This is the lunch time quickie!

SLS Podcast Promotions

Call the number below and make 1 or 2 recordings. Limit the recordings to 2-3 minutes at the maximum!

Do not say HI nor BYE.

Do not just hang up when finished. Press the 3-key and save it, or people will hear your phone drop!

Recording 1: Talk about your book (stress your five talking points) OR
Recording 2: Talk about you, your mission, and business

Call in to record—(214) 615-6505 ext. 4272
No charge to call (long distance may apply)

Here is a sample of the podcast promotion

 “Characters of Lust” by LeBlanc
 http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=1240384%3ATopic%3A10802

If you would like your Free podcast promotion to be displayed, please follow the steps below. There is a $45.00 fee to have this same podcast broadcast  in 3 other high traffic EDC Creations Networks. There is a $25.00 fee to have the mp3 and html code sent to the author for their personal use.   Contact Ella for all paid promotions at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com

Steps to take in obtaining your podcast promotion:

1. Record your podcast and save it by pressing the 3-key after your have recorded it to your satisfaction
2. Email Ella the book details that you want displayed, limit to 3 paragraphs
3. Spread the word to all your friends and fans to check out your new podcast

Ella Curry Email:   ellacurry@edc-creations.com