tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post7302467334031568023..comments2024-03-28T07:46:02.709-04:00Comments on SOS Aloha Book Reviews and More: RWA Annual Conference - Roll Out the Red Carpet for ReadersKim in Baltimorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16335590022753325700noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-13796501855518012015-04-28T11:04:46.860-04:002015-04-28T11:04:46.860-04:00THIS IS AWESOME!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!! Kimberly Rochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603643316536860296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-91001241302657579402014-07-19T09:03:14.500-04:002014-07-19T09:03:14.500-04:00Congrats on the publishing Kim! There is a lot of ...Congrats on the publishing Kim! There is a lot of great advice here! My advice would be for authors who are introverts and may not enjoy a lot of socializing with readers/reviewers/bloggers etc.; do not put yourself in a position or an area you don't feel comfortable with. Some readers can be so excited and over-zealous and may not know you are uncomfortable in certain situations and this may result in an awkward or heated confrontation. And always be respectful. Speaking as a reader and ultimate fan girl to some of my favorite authors...meeting your favorite author for the first time is a dream come true to some people (including this girl) and it would totally crush the reader to know that their favorite author was rude or indifferent to them and their feelings.Elizabeth H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04229301738737301045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-62431901222682150672014-07-18T23:19:15.682-04:002014-07-18T23:19:15.682-04:00Awesome article Kim! Congrats on being published! ...Awesome article Kim! Congrats on being published! That is all great advice. Linda McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696725014931280501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-75837092068545793822014-07-18T21:45:33.454-04:002014-07-18T21:45:33.454-04:00Congratulations on being published, Kim. This is ...Congratulations on being published, Kim. This is an excellent article chock full of great tips. Enjoy San Antonio - wish I had the opportunity to come see you there!Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879661976460705463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-82529551003526708712014-07-18T05:56:15.991-04:002014-07-18T05:56:15.991-04:00I think the best advice is to always be yourself.I think the best advice is to always be yourself.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-57503173536488861982014-07-17T17:01:06.029-04:002014-07-17T17:01:06.029-04:00be friendlybe friendlybn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-82076586488689850812014-07-16T12:15:11.289-04:002014-07-16T12:15:11.289-04:00I've never been but a friendly smile and a fe...I've never been but a friendly smile and a few words or maybe an answer to a question would be nice!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-26851264179846940522014-07-16T09:58:13.156-04:002014-07-16T09:58:13.156-04:00Just be yourself. If other readers are like me...t...Just be yourself. If other readers are like me...they are already impressed. Smile.Betty Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463341314109820954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-20332414953327336992014-07-16T09:29:10.522-04:002014-07-16T09:29:10.522-04:00I just expect author to talk a little to me. A s...I just expect author to talk a little to me. A smile would be good too!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387167891201652109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-17965962257469905642014-07-16T07:51:34.184-04:002014-07-16T07:51:34.184-04:00Expect to answer any kind of off the way question ...Expect to answer any kind of off the way question and when you answer make sure you have a smile on your face.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653807741853733456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-77792206929286118612014-07-16T04:20:07.076-04:002014-07-16T04:20:07.076-04:00Good for you!!!
To expect fans to be tongue tied....Good for you!!!<br /><br />To expect fans to be tongue tied. I know I would be.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-59663063446267084552014-07-16T01:38:08.580-04:002014-07-16T01:38:08.580-04:00Grat article , kimhGrat article , kimhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-77804162978503040742014-07-16T01:07:28.682-04:002014-07-16T01:07:28.682-04:00I loved your article, Kim! Congrats!
I can't...I loved your article, Kim! Congrats!<br /><br />I can't really think of any advice to give the writers for greeting readers. I think they do a good job already.<br /><br />Marcy ShulerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-60830371120794178932014-07-16T00:01:23.527-04:002014-07-16T00:01:23.527-04:00I would say be approachable and friendly, and be p...I would say be approachable and friendly, and be prepared for some excited talk about your books. :DBarbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-19269698907725888572014-07-15T23:57:17.627-04:002014-07-15T23:57:17.627-04:00Some wonderful tips that you shared! Thank you, Ki...Some wonderful tips that you shared! Thank you, Kim! :)Tina Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301876611384496359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-88307121064132712952014-07-15T22:53:31.576-04:002014-07-15T22:53:31.576-04:00I would want the author to greet me. I'm the s...I would want the author to greet me. I'm the shy fan and the first word is always the hardest. I want to feel welcome, not treated as an obligation or a pest.Annwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607029730721238728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-52798677464689936502014-07-15T22:36:23.547-04:002014-07-15T22:36:23.547-04:00Great post with great advice and tips.Great post with great advice and tips.donnashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468804026216474775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-49099998840196360362014-07-15T22:33:14.890-04:002014-07-15T22:33:14.890-04:00Look the reader right in the eyes and be genuinely...Look the reader right in the eyes and be genuinely interested in what they have to say. Make them feel good.<br />PatoctAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com