Novelist Cynthia Polansky Finds Innovative Way to Reach Readers
United States of America (Press Release) April 2, 2008 --
In today's ever-advancing technological age, we often forget about a handy little gadget that's been around a while: the telephone. It's this standby of human communication that enables Cynthia Polansky to reach out to her readers across town and across the country.
"Whenever I meet someone buying Remote Control and/or Far Above Rubies, I always ask if she's in a book club. I've found that most readers are, or know someone who is, and they get enthusiastic about the prospect of the author of a selected book participating in the discussion," she explains. "All it takes is the speaker function on the telephone, and I'm as good as there."
Remote Control publisher Echelon Press agrees that this is a simple yet effective way for authors to promote themselves while providing readers with a special opportunity. "The goal is to get books into readers' hands," says Karen Syed, Editor in Chief. "What reader wouldn't want the chance to pick the author's brain about a great book?" In fact, groups so like the idea of having the author present that they often select Remote Control or Far Above Rubies even if it's a departure from their usual reading roster.
To support book clubs wanting to visit with Cynthia Polansky, both Remote Control's publisher Echelon Press and Far Above Rubies distributor BluSky Media Group offer a 25% discount on orders of 5 books or more to book clubs who order directly from the publisher/distributor.
But the best part of book club visits, both virtual and actual? "Validation," laughs Polansky. "How often does a person get a captive audience that is actually eager to hear what you have to say?"
Cynthia Polansky is the author of historical novel Far Above Rubies and paranormal chick lit Remote Control. To contact her about visiting your book club, go to:
www.cynthiapolansky.com
For more information on book club discounts, visit:
www.echelonpress.com (Remote Control)
www.bluskymediagroup.com (Far Above Rubies)
"Whenever I meet someone buying Remote Control and/or Far Above Rubies, I always ask if she's in a book club. I've found that most readers are, or know someone who is, and they get enthusiastic about the prospect of the author of a selected book participating in the discussion," she explains. "All it takes is the speaker function on the telephone, and I'm as good as there."
Remote Control publisher Echelon Press agrees that this is a simple yet effective way for authors to promote themselves while providing readers with a special opportunity. "The goal is to get books into readers' hands," says Karen Syed, Editor in Chief. "What reader wouldn't want the chance to pick the author's brain about a great book?" In fact, groups so like the idea of having the author present that they often select Remote Control or Far Above Rubies even if it's a departure from their usual reading roster.
To support book clubs wanting to visit with Cynthia Polansky, both Remote Control's publisher Echelon Press and Far Above Rubies distributor BluSky Media Group offer a 25% discount on orders of 5 books or more to book clubs who order directly from the publisher/distributor.
But the best part of book club visits, both virtual and actual? "Validation," laughs Polansky. "How often does a person get a captive audience that is actually eager to hear what you have to say?"
Cynthia Polansky is the author of historical novel Far Above Rubies and paranormal chick lit Remote Control. To contact her about visiting your book club, go to:
www.cynthiapolansky.com
For more information on book club discounts, visit:
www.echelonpress.com (Remote Control)
www.bluskymediagroup.com (Far Above Rubies)
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