blog - May 31

How to be a successful blogger: Really Love Thy Neighbour

 The characteristics of a successful blogger are not too far off from the attributes as being an excellent teacher. I taught school for 20 years and swimming for 5 years before that. Classroom management was my strong suit…and the fact that I loved my students, they in turn…loved me back. I can honestly say that [...]

Blog - Jan 20

TURNING FIRST IMPRESSIONS INTO LOYAL FOLLOWERS

It can be a challenge to get your first time visitors to return back to your blog/website, but it doesn’t have to be. ‘Conquer All Obstacles‘ by evaluating your site with THIS CHECKLIST: ___ Make the subscribe button accessible. Top side widget, label with clear instructions. ___ Occasionally remind your readers to subscribe. Don’t assume [...]

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Two Marketing Experts: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen and Kathleen Gage Duel on Blogtalkradio

Street Smarts Marketer Kathleen Gage Marketer Jo-Anne Vandermeulen “Authors Articulating with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen” on BTR CALLING ALL Authors, Business Owners, Retailers, and Entrepreneurs…WELCOME!…be ready to be FILLED with VALUABLE CONTENT – ONLINE MARKETING TIPS in this 1/2hr Blogtalkradio LIVE show. Two Marketing Experts: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen and Kathleen Gage Duel! Be entertained! Listening to the dynamic [...]

Blog - Jan 26

Scams – Beware of the Swarming Sharks

Trust takes a long time to gain and a second to lose. I know—I’ve been burned. Thankfully, I turned to the Internet and Googled myself silly. While on the world wide web (www), I discovered there are so many of us that are supportive and in the same boat. What a wonderful feeling to belong [...]

Blog - May 23

BOOK DISTRIBUTORS: Lists Authors Can Use Today!

 BOOK DISTRIBUTORS: Lists Authors Can Use Today! Today, on *Conquer All Obstacles* I’ve displayed it in a different format than from the usual. Just for a change, I thought I’d present an informative post rather than the usual article. Why? Call it a touch of writer’s block; or it may just be the result of [...]

blog - jan 31

“Read It, Read It, Read All About It”

Now you get to be a fly on the wall. Who’s wall? Everyone’s wall who’s talking about you. How? Sign up for these two alerts and fill in key words. So simple and cool. Automatically, these alerts will provide you with who’s talking about you or your books. Why is this important? > This information [...]

Welcome To Jo-Anne’s Blog Site

This week only, I’m the FEATURED AUTHOR for the Romance Writer’s United Organization.  Do me the honor and check it out:  http://rwunited.freehostia.com/index.html I’m so excited! >Jo-Anne is do’n the happy dance< Welcome to my blog. I’m thrilled you have arrived… >waving and smiling< “Conquer All Obstacles” is the theme–my message in each post. Writing under [...]

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A LITTLE BIT MORE “ABOUT JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN”

Women-in-Charge: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Today’s blog is by Ms. Jo-Anne Vandermeulen, Internet Promotional Manager, Professional Support Network for Writers, and Prolific Writer of Romantic Fiction I saunter through open doors. Wide open doors. When an opportunity comes forth and there are no obstacles in the way, there are no fears. There’s nothing to lose. Since April [...]

Blog - Jan 31

Targeting for Mountains Instead of Mole Hills

Targeting for Mountains Instead of Mole Hills Imagine seeing sharp peaks and welcoming the sight-when sharp vertical slopes brings a smile to your face. Not often in life we anticipate the mountains. Blowing things out of proportion is something we try to avoid. Wouldn’t we rather face the mole hills? Not when we open our [...]

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s Interview

This week, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sharon Ball.  She writes upbeat continuous posts in a blog called, “A Break From The Norm“. Check it out and be prepared to be fully entertained. Enjoy the interview… ^^^^^^^^^ A prolific writer of romantic fiction, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is also an Internet promotional manager for [...]

Blog - Jan 23

A Letter Worth Saving

This letter sits in the special section of my purse, hangs with scotch tape draped over my computer tower, and the words will remain forever in my heart. This letter was sent to me last week by Jay Miller, my first client at Premium Promotional Services. I want to share this letter with YOU… Seven [...]

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s Working Partner – Brian Knight

Announcement Brian Knight, my working partner at Premium Promotional Services, is the guest blogger at Cicily Janus’ blog *Writing About You*. Cicily’s energy is shown through a fun and creative site. Click HERE for the complete interview. About Brian’s Blog *The New Author* is Brian’s site. Over the past 6 months, his thousands of followers [...]

Blog May 4

Twusted Twitter Twools and Twips

Why is everyone talking about Twitter?  Is this just a phase or will this be the next form of interaction to replace our blogs? Today, many media social networkers are twalking or twyping with a form of speech impediment. But this is no speech impediment…this is the new world of Twitter. Twitter Twitter is a [...]

Recommendations For Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

“Jo-Anne is a consummate professional. Her way with words, interviewing, and helping those in the creative fields are stellar.” — Lorena Bathey on Jun 21, 2011 http://www.lorenabbooks.com  Lorena@LorenaBBooks.com “one of the most knowledgeable people on social networking and book promotions I’ve ever met. Super smart, fast & effective. ” — Patty DeDominic on Jun 21, [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion: “Conquer All Obstacles” Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Title: Conquer All Obstacles Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen ISBN: 978-0-9841680-1-9 Genre: Suspense – Romance Pages: 256 Reviewed By: Brian Knight Official Premium Promotional Services Rating: 5-Star What would you sacrifice for love? Tara Robstead is prepared to sacrifice everything to find her true love and her happily ever after. But her journey leads her into the [...]

NEW RELEASE – “Premium Promotional Tips For WRITERS” Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Purchase eBook – Under $10 *PACKED WITH VALUABLE CONTENT YOU CAN USE TODAY! CLICK COVER DESCRIPTION: Practical marketing ideas to learn how to create massive exposure, target your audience, and drive traffic back to your site where your books are sold.

May – Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is Featured in the Calamity’s Corner Newsletter

Interested in reading Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s feature?  Subscribe TODAY! 3 Other Reasons: Why To Subscribe to Calamity’s Corner Newsletter? 1.)   Calamity’s Corner is a free, friendly, light-hearted monthy pdf newsletter, which aims to amuse and instruct through articles and features from its contributors (writers, readers and travellers). The editor keeps it short –nibbles rather than a [...]

Another Amazing 5-Star Amazon Review for “Premium Promotional Tips For Writers”

“Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Review by: Internationally Recognized Technical and Fictional Writer with Over 70 Books in Print – DUNCAN LONG – 2010-04-29 So you’ve written your masterpiece. Now what? Sadly that’s where most books about writing leave off. Gladly, that’s pretty much where Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s Premium Promotional Tips for Writers [...]

Calling ALL Business People and Authors – E-Book Sale!

Calling ALL E-Readers…YOU are invited to the “PREMIUM PROMOTIONAL TIPS” RESOURCE BOOK  SALE Product Description: A “must-have” ­resource book filled with practical online marketing tips for those who have books or other products to sell. Although this book was written for writers promoting their books, these ­promotional tips can be applied to any products you [...]

A Reader’s Perspective: Interview with Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

*8 Million members on the social media  network, Goodreads…ANNOUNCEMENT – Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is 17th most followed! (Click the button to request friendship) *Goodread’s Reader, Milly, Interviews Goodread’s Author, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen* MILLY – What inspires you to write the way that you do? JO-ANNE – Mostly, I write naturally. The words come to me from my [...]

Blog - March 16

A Valuable Compendium of Marketing Tips and Tricks

 “PREMIUM PROMOTIONAL TIPS FOR WRITERS” By: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Premium Book Reviews – Written by Sabrina Sumsion – 05/28/10 (http://bit.ly/3uUNg9 ) As many of you know, I am a literary publicist and I wrote Produce, Publish, Publicize which covers developing, publishing and selling a book as well. As such, I can put my stamp of approval [...]

The Secret to Success is FACEBOOK

If your goal is to sell a product online, ignore the negativity from the media about Facebook. Perhaps, if you hate Facebook, it’s time to change your attitude. With nearly 500 million Facebook users, how can you afford NOT to be there? Do you want to sell more books? Today, Facebook is my #1 social [...]

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10 Amazing 5-Star Amazon Reviews for “…Promotional Tips…” Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

 A flutter of excitement and anticipation stirs within the pit of your stomach…how do you measure success? Does this feeling happen after you’ve conquered all obstacles? There’s not a right or wrong answer. Everyone will have their own unique event or moment of gratitude. What is your definition of success? For me, there’s nothing better [...]

Blog - May 2

Authors & Marketers: The 5 Most Asked Questions Answered

Cassandra Gold from Midnight Seductions posted an interview she did concerning Authorship and Marketing…Enjoy! Guest interview — Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Please welcome guest blogger Jo-Anne Vandermeulen, here to discuss promotion for authors! Authors & Marketers: Interviews The 5 Most Asked Questions Answered “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” Author, Founder & Marketer of Premium Promotional Services, Jo-Anne [...]

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HOT OFF THE PRESS: New and Exciting Rave Reviews

 Sizzling with excitement…like WOW! “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” is on fire—sparking with rave reviews! >”Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” receives even more accolades from readers< First, I’d like to thank all those who’ve taken the time to write and post reviews for my books. My friends/readers are what REALLY sweetens the cake – YOU [...]

Come and Join in the Celebration!

Two is the magic number…right now, I should just go out and purchase a Lottery Ticket and scratch 2’s right across the row…lol…and perhaps YOU should too…lol… YIPPEE!!!!YA YA YAHOOooooo…March 2nd marks the second year anniversary of the successful business of *Premium Promotional Services*. *YOU create it – WE promote it* has proudly served 222 [...]

TODAY Enter To Win!

YOU may be the next WINNER of autographed paperback books of both: (I will ship (FREE) the signed copies right after the announcement of the winners – May 1st, 2011) “Conquer All Obstacles” and “Premium Promotional Tips For Writers” Enter TODAY… Goodreads Book Giveaway Conquer All Obstacles by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Giveaway ends April 30, 2011. [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Garden of Heaven: An Odyssey” by: Malcolm R. Campbell

Take a journey of mind and body. The wisdom of the elders is passed from one age to the next. As this wisdom is passed to the younger age some experience a change in their life while others experience a journey that transcends both time and space. In “Garden of Heaven an Odyssey” we journey [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “The Complimate Quotient” By: Monica Strobel

Who Have You Complimented Today? This book, like a compliment, is a life enhancing tool. You look nice today. You did a great job on that project. Wow, that was a great dinner. The house looks awesome. All of these are compliments and many of us have heard them from time to time. Truth be [...]

Need Help Marketing? FACEBOOK BUSINESS/FAN PAGE

Approached by many publishers about marketing their authors, I now have the answer… Facebook Business/Fan Page  Samples: Publisher’s Facebook Business Page – Click HERE Author’s Facebook Business/Fan Page – Click HERE In One Simple Step: 1.)             Send me an email: jo@ppromotionals.net and include: The title to the NEW Facebook Fan Page Usually the author’s name [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (18)

Click the Covers! Action-packed Vampire Horror/Thriller! Top Pick for Medieval Fiction Readers! Captivating Thriller! Price Cut – 33% Off! – use the code CH37Z Action-Packed Science Fiction! Logic Written With Wit and Humor! Must Read Fiction, Yet Believably True! Gripping Action with ALL 5-Star Reviews! Must Read User-Friendly Resource!   Page-turner Suspense Romance with ALL [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Pax Corpus” Author: Ryan S. Fortney

To protect and serve the survivors…this is Pax Corpus. The virus that brought about the apocalypse quickly turned into an epidemic before anyone truly knew what was happening. Dante Marcellus, then of the NYPD, soon found himself protecting the last remnants of humanity, as they evacuated from New York, from blood thirsty, ravenous zombies. The [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Poison Reality: A Symphony of Bittersweet” By: Nedyne Shorts-Nettles

The bitter end to hatred… The strife and struggles of dysfunctional families are seen everyday. There are, at times, those examples of success that provide hope and a silver lining to an otherwise bad situation. In “Poison Reality” we see the catastrophic damage caused by a few, the strong emotions stirred by love and the [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (19)

CLICK THE COVERS! Christian Historical Romance – Sweeping Exotic Journey! Historical Fiction – A Thoroughly Engrossing Read! Passionate Historical Contemporary Romance – Packed With Adventure! Highly Recommended! Fantasy, Paranormal! Literary Fiction, Speculative Fiction – Totally Engaging Read! Paranormal Romance – Sc-Fi Romance – Interracial Sci-Fi – A Real Page-turner ! Urban Fantasy – Romance – [...]

blog - March 29

Shelley Hitz Interviews Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

 A Self-Publishing Coach, Shelley Hitz believes *If You Can Dream It – You Can Do It!* Click HERE to read more. Shelley – Welcome, Jo-Anne, and thank you for agreeing to interview with us. Why don’t we start off by hearing a little bit more about you. You use to be a teacher, how did [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “No Innocent Affair” By: Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr. With Kelly Helen Mrkvicka

Review of a Powerful Book You want the truth about adultery? Here it is in its purest form. “She means nothing to me. I love you.” “It was just a one time thing; I broke it off.” “You don’t give me what I need.” Any of these statements sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard some of [...]

Blog - May 9

The Formula To Success (More Endorsements)

 The Perfect Answer: 60 Amazing Endorsements = Total Gratitude! “…lightness expanding within my rib-cage, burning cheeks, and leaky eyes… WOW!”   Your words speak volume and heighten my success—meeting, supporting, and having YOU as a true friend. Thank You! (Click the Names) “An incredibly hard-working and talented writer and publicist.” — Laura Elvebak on Jun [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Hawk: Sound Justice” By: Cynthia Hepner

Justice has a name – Hawk. An elderly woman takes the stand in the case of her murdered husband. Further in town a young woman searches for her missing brother. On the surface these two have no connection but after the young woman convinces Hawk to help her we soon discover that things are not [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Neiko’s Five Land Adventure” By: A.K. Taylor

A Journey into a new adventure awaits you. Do you remember as a child playing hide and seek with a group of friends? It’s a fun and exciting game with simple, easy to follow rules. It is this simplistic form of entertainment that the younger generation craves. It is this style of entertainment that new [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Earth Angel” By: Diane Hall

Not An Ordinary Book When is a journal more than a journal? Angels; we see pictures of them, or have little jewelry and sculptures of them in the house. The fact is we are intrigued by angels. Some want to know if they are real and some what to see one. What if you could [...]

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“Internet Marketing Made Easy” – What Others Are Saying…

 INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen  Available NOW in  Paperback. A “must-have” resource book filled with practical online marketing tips for those who have products to sell. What Others Are Saying: “From the first pages it is evident that this book is a feast of impressive research, and what is more, Vandermeulen is a [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (23)

CLICK COVERS! Informative And Most Interesting! Fast-Pace Impressive Read! Vivid Characters And Scenery With Powerful Youth Romance! The Best Page-Turner! Best-Selling Author Releases Remarkable Suspense And Inspirational Love Story! Youngsters Won’t Want To Miss These Powerful And Significant Stories! A Groundbreaking Prescription For Dealing With Manipulative Men! Demand Driven Marketing Strategies! Gain Strength From This [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Brain Warp” By: Gil Snider

Warp Your Mind Wrap your brain around this thriller. Peter Branstead, the intelligent neurology doctor at Saint Mark’s hospital, has stumbled into a medical mystery never before seen in the medical profession. Vagrants from the local area have flooded into the emergency room of Saint Mark’s. All of them with the same symptoms and all [...]

Blog - April 5

News for Online Marketing Expert, Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

 Now you will be able to make a difference to your sales and *conquer all obstacles*.  “INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY” will give you the knowledge to make the profits you deserve. JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN is posting her NEW book cover TODAY! After a year in production, official release date is January 2nd,  2012 (HER BIRTHDAY!) - “INTERNET [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “My Bad Tequila” By: Rico Austin

Two Shots….and there you go. You can run but you can’t hide. Young, in college, Spring Break, and heading for a Mexican beach by the Sea of Cortez sounds like the perfect get away for anyone. But when you are struggling against the cold of an Idaho winter this sounds like the perfect definition of [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (24)

CLICK THE COVERS! A Masterpiece That Holds Readers Hostage! Magical Love Series Filled With Passion And Adventure! Book 3 – Lively, Sexy, Paranormal Trilogy! 11 Amazing 5-Star Amazon Reviews! Book 1 – Amazing Adventure and Political Satire Spiced With Comic Relief! Book 2 – Wacky, Witty, And Charming Miscreants! A Must Read Thrilling Adventure! Totally [...]

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All Vandermeulen’s Secrets Revealed

Is 2012 the time for you to: -      learn more about Internet marketing? -      set goals—to generate massive exposure (and then hopefully) make more sales? -      understand and apply valuable marketing information while reading content through an encouraging voice? For UNDER $20 you can have all Vandermeulen’s secrets! NOW is the time to purchase: Brand [...]

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Hot Off The Press: “Internet Marketing Made Easy” Review – 5 Stars!

Your customers are on the Internet. This is how you find them. Your product is ready for the market. It doesn’t matter if it is a service, book, or invention, the job is not over when the product is released. Oh no, you still need to promote and market it. What better place to do [...]

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ATTN: Independent Authors

Here is your chance to distribute your books!…I’m taking advantage of this…shouldn’t you? “Back to the Books”, opened (March 15) boutique coffee/book store located in the shadow of Pikes Peak in beautiful downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado wants your books NOW. This is a trendy, liberal, tourist town that is visited by several million visitors every year and [...]

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Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on Blog Business World

 Listen NOW! BTR with Jo-Anne on Blog Business World: 1hr LIVE show on “Internet Marketing Made Easy” Discover how to become successful at internet marketing by doing it the right way. Learn strategies and techniques for building an effective and sustainable online marketing presence. Snag tips for becoming a better and more widely read blogger, [...]

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Sell Your Books Today!

Calling for ALL INDEPENDENT AUTHORS from all over the world! In just a month, “Back to the Books” sold OVER THE PROJECTED BOOK SALES as Jon Renaud moved 1/16 of his total inventory and is NOW CALLING OVER 100 NEW TITLES… “Back to the Books”, opened (March 15) boutique coffee/book store located in the shadow of [...]

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EBooks Set Record Sales – Indie Authors Gain Power

EBooks Set Record Sales – Indie Authors Gain Power

THE EBOOK MARKET IS EXPLODING! December 2011, Ebook Sales Double, Mass Market Paperback Sales Down 54% >According to the Association of American Publishers (AAP)< The first 9 months into 2010 shows eBooks TRIPLED wholesale revenues.  EBooks set record sales: “eBooks reached an all time record in the book industries at 9%  of ALL wholesale book revenues,  jumping drastically [...]