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HOT OFF THE PRESS: New and Exciting Rave Reviews

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 30, 2012 in Vandermeulen's Books

 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 are the final frosting…thank YOU!

KUDOS to NORM GOLDMAN of Bookpleasures.com  who reviewed “Premium PROMOTIONAL TIPS for Writers”  http://bit.ly/b38ydv A MUST READ REVIEW!

“Vandermeulen is a skilled writer adept in presenting material in small digestible morsels that will maintain your interest” >Norm Goldman<

KUDOS to ANNA PATTERSON (Facebook Friend and dedicated fan) who reviewed “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers”  http://on.fb.me/9wBtJt (See the review below)

”To tell you the truth, I wish I had read it when I first got it, since it answered many questions I have had about book writing and promotion.”>Anna Patterson<

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s

“Premium Promotional Tips for Writers”

Book Review by Anna Patterson, Journalist

A guide to strategy including game plans for accomplishing goals as an author or entrepreneur facing today’s promoting hurdles.

A non-fiction book of 126 pages of targeted massive exposure potential!

“Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” has already received rave reviews:

*Her advice is sound

*She delivers!

*Takes guesswork out of book promoting.

Published by The Laurus Company as a non-fiction book.

“Who Likes to Get Naked?  Jo-Anne cracks the whip on getting the thoughts in line to market your own book. This is a topic covered under Building an Author’s Platform.

Authors concerns in book promoting planning are laid out plainly and strategically in a working map to success with “Finding Your Niche”, part of Jo-Anne’s Tips for Presenting a Professional Blog.

For the novice, overwhelmed by the Internet and all of the open doorways it offers into its seeming labyrinth of information, she covers their needs in this new endeavour. He or she will find their needs met with expertise in “Climbing to the Top: Search Engines, explained in a “How To section under Tip #5 Driving Traffic.

Jo-Anne uses her degree in Education with a Major in English Literature to spread her word of allowing people she helps to becoming knowledgably about their own valuable connection as an author or other type of entrepreneur to the internet.

Jo-Anne knows first-hand that magic moment when an author has written a book and is suddenly overwhelmed with the thought of “now what?”

She explores the three do you want to do this issues faced including: 1. the traditional large publisher; 2. small publisher; 3. self publishing.

Later she warns: “Take blogging seriously”, Invest the time and attention needed to be successful.”

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a Canadian author, and is an expert blogger. She offers in her amazing repertoire, free marketing tips; she is producer and hostess of “Authors articulating” on Blog talk radio, and also is the founder and marketer of “Premium Promotional Services”.

This non-fiction book explains Jo-Anne’s own heart-wrenching change in her life due to a medical illness which forced her out of the 20 year teaching career she enjoyed. She had raised two daughters as a single mom, so she knew life can be very challenging indeed, but she found herself starting over in a career.

Excerpt: “To conquer all obstacles and get your site climbing higher

in those search engines, you must be prepared to do

some work. Sure, establishing a readership so those hits grow

in number is important, but now you will have to convince

the web crawlers.”

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a prolific writer. She is also the author of a suspense-romance novel, “Conquer All Obstacles”. Jo-Anne lives in British Columbia. She is the virtual assistant, owner and marketer of Premium Promotional Services, Professional Online Network Support, as well as produces and hosts BTR. You will find her at Journey to Publication: www.joconquerall.com And Conquer All Obstacles: www.joconquerobstacles.com.

For other information about this amazing woman, go to these sites.

Note: For many many more amazing 5-star Amazon Reviews:

“Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” – http://amzn.to/bcRLLd

“Conquer All Obstacles” – http://amzn.to/c8DzWO

New this Week:

YAHOOooo!!! I’m FEATURED on MIDNIGHT SEDUCTIONS #authors #writers with @conquerall http://bit.ly/bDmbZ6 JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN GUEST INTERVIEW – PROMOTIONAL TIPS – Combining Authorship with Marketing – A GREAT SOLUTION!

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

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 18, 2012 in Marketing/Promoting, Vandermeulen's Books


 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 skilled writer adept in presenting material in small digestible morsels that will maintain your interest.” —Norman Goldman, Editor of Bookpleasures

 

“Vandermeulen provides lots of motivation; she makes you truly believe that you can ‘conquer all obstacles’!” —Tanya Guerrier

 “Great Tool! It’s so great to have so much information in one place.” —Dana Taylor

 “The best how-to book I have ever read … Jo-Anne’s voice and bright smile came through the text on every page … It does not matter if you are promoting a book, a business, or an upcoming special event, you have got to get this book to help you get the word out to millions of people in a very cost effective (free) way.” —J Renaud

“A Real Time Saver! Jo-Anne lays it all out in a clear, concise format.” —Tracy Krauss

“I have to admit, I was not getting my hopes up on this one. I started with the sample today. Very impressed. It is worth investing.” —Najia

 “Gaining exposure on the Internet has never been so easy! … The huge marketing benefits from this book are astounding. —Brian Knight

 “Page after page of fantastic ideas. Heck, I found myself not just reading it to review the book, but taking notes so I could apply her secrets to my own career.” —Duncan Long, Internationally Recognized Technical and Fictional Writer with Over 70 Books in Print

“Jo-Anne has another winner!” —Deborah McCarragher

“Ms. Vandermeulen’s clear, concise approach makes the almost mystical haze of online marketing easy to grasp for the most neophyte of Internet users. And just to be sure, she includes a very good glossary in the back of the book to help you understand strange, almost ethereal concepts such as ‘tags’ and ‘blogs’ … And I can promise you one thing … I’ll be keeping this book close by for years to come!” —James Holloway

 “If you are spinning at the thought of promoting your book or product or service, this book will plant your feet on the ground and point you in the right direction. The ideas here apply to everyone with a product or service to market. —Katherine Kane

 “Jo-Anne Vandermeulen provides a wealth of information and services for writers. I’ve learned a lot by simply reading her material. Her advice is sound, and her energetic promotional efforts world class.” —Donald Jeffries, Prolific Poet (Songwriter), Novelist of Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Children’s Literature

 “[Jo-Anne Vandermeulen] takes the mystery and guesswork out of book promoting, freeing a writer time to write! —Stuart Ross McCallum, Author of “Beyond my Control – One Man’s Struggle with Epilepsy, Seizure Surgery and Beyond”

 “An absolute waterfall of information! Well done.” —J. W. Nicklaus, Author of “The Light, the Dark, and Ember Between”

“… so much good info here. I’ll be coming back to read more.” —G W Gresham, Author of Thriller Fiction

 “Great info … I’ve tried to explain this same concept so many times. It’s not hard to apply, and I know you have helped a lot of people with your excellent information. Thank you for that.” —Adrienne Smith, Good News Merchant

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Practical Marketing Ideas To Create

Massive Exposure And Drive Traffic To

The Site Where Your Products Are Sold

A “must-have” resource book filled with practical online marketing tips for those who have products to sell.

These promotional tips can be applied to any products you may wish to promote via the Internet. MASSIVE EXPOSURE GUARANTEED!

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Do you find these blog posts valuable? To order “PREMIUM PROMOTIONAL TIPS FOR WRITERS” today from the author: Click HERE

Order NEW release “INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY” from the author. Click HERE.

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Sell Your Books Today!

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 14, 2012 in Calling All Readers, Marketing/Promoting


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 Pikes Peak in beautiful downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado. This is a trendy, liberal, tourist town that is visited by several million visitors every year and is just outside of Colorado Springs!

In the cold and snowy month that marked our first month open, “Back to the Books” store sold 277 books and EXPECT SALES TO TRIPLE in the coming months and continue throughout the summer and into the holiday season.

Here is your chance to sell your books!…I’m taking advantage of this…shouldn’t you?

Jon reports that even the local resident response has been tremendous! “…love having a bookstore in town.” Now he’s concerned he does NOT have enough great titles for variety, even after the tourists go home. He needs MORE AUTHORS!

    *First come, first serve…so do NOT wait…contact Jon Renaud (www.jonrenaud.com ) TODAY at: foxxgrp@gmail.com

Facts:

  •   – You set the price and receive 80%.
  • Send no more than 25 books at a time.
  •   – You must have a Paypal account for immediate sale deposits.
  • eBook version of your book is recommended.
  • Accepting ALL quality (professionally edited) genres.

Interested? Please contact Jon for the exact address.

Oh, and if you know of others who may be interested, please forward this distributing opportunity on to them. THANK YOU!

BTW – Jon Renaud is the BEST distributor I’ve ever had! Even in the first month, I have sold many of my own titles and he has gone beyond the call of duty. Here are some of the extra’s

  •  “Back to the Books” is a BEAUTIFUL store and is in an AWESOME location! His taste in décor and ambience is noted.
  • Jon KEEPS ME INFORMED AND UPDATED – Every couple weeks, he contacts me as to how many sales and which titles were purchased.
  • Jon sends me money immediately, so none of this usual ‘wait’…yahooooo!
  • Jon sends me updated information on how the general store is producing for sales and some interesting details on customer base. Pictures are wonderful!
  • Jon is updating a website. Click HERE for the website.
  • Jon has also established an online distributing site for even more exposure and possible sales for those unable to buy at the physical store in Colorado. Click HERE for the online store. 
  • Every month, ‘Back to the Books’ includes a BEST SELLING FEATURE AUTHOR and the TOP BEST SELLERS.
  • Jon has an AWESOME team of FRIENDS and FELLOW-AUTHORS/MARKETERS that are getting the buzz flowing like crazy, all over the Internet; thus, even MORE EXPOSURE for each independent author.

 Hats off to Jon…just wondering how much sleep the man actually gets???…lol

 

 Related Posts:

Update From Jon Renaud; Indy Books Finally Find A Home In Manitou Springs, Colorado!

Team Work – A Happy Ending 

“Back to the Books” store

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ATTN: Independent Authors

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 14, 2012 in Uncategorized

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 is just outside of Colorado Springs!

First come, first serve…so do NOT wait…contact Jon Renaud (www.jonrenaud.com ) TODAY at: foxxgrp@gmail.com

Facts:

  • You set the price and receive 80%.
  • Send no more than 25 books at a time.
  • You must have a Paypal account for immediate sale deposits.
  • eBook version of your book is recommended.
  • Accepting ALL quality (professionally edited) genres.

Interested? Please contact Jon for the exact address.

Oh, and if you know of others who may be interested, please forward this distributing opportunity on to them. THANK YOU!

Have a WONDERFUL day!

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Update From Jon Renaud; Indy Books Finally Find A Home In Manitou Springs, Colorado!

Team Work: A Happy Ending!

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News for Online Marketing Expert, Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 4, 2012 in Marketing/Promoting

 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 MARKETING MADE EASY”.

“INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY” Topics Include:

*Getting Started: Creating a Following

*Establishing a Voice (BLOGGING)

*Advancing in the Search Engines

*Jo-Anne’s Favorite Tips

*Guaranteeing Massive Exposure (SOCIAL NETWORKING)

*Creating a Platform (ATTRACTING CLIENTS)

*Targeting your Audience (SAVING ENERGY)

*Balancing Online Activities (MANAGING TIME)

*Reaching Your Goal (SUCCESS HERE I COME!)

What makes this RESOURCE BOOK, “INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY”, unique?

- Packed with tips that are proven to work

- User-friendly for the beginner, average, and advanced marketer

- Up-to-date attainable tips you can use right now

- Flexible in that you can use these tips for ANY product you wish to sell online, and…

- Quick read – (although a costly publishing and printing costs for her, she PERSONALLY REQUESTED THIS ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUE so you will be able to flow through the entire book quickly and with complete understanding – instead of just a glossary at the back, each technical or marketing term is highlighted with a definition and/or example RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAME PAGE! BRILLIANT!!!)

Here’s what some readers are saying about JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN’S BOOKS:

“From the first pages it is evident that this book is a feast of impressive research, and what is more, Vandermeulen is a skilled writer adept in presenting material in small digestible morsels that will maintain your interest.”—Norman Goldman, Editor of Bookpleasures

“Vandermeulen provides lots of motivation; she makes you truly believe that you can ‘conquer all obstacles’!”—Tanya Guerrier

“Great Tool! It’s so great to have so much information in one place.”—Dana Taylor

“The best how-to book I have ever read … Jo-Anne’s voice and bright smile came through the text on every page … It does not matter if you are promoting a book, a business, or an upcoming special event, you have got to get this book to help you get the word out to millions of people in a very cost effective (free) way.”—J Renaud

“A Real Time Saver! Jo-Anne lays it all out in a clear, concise format.”—Tracy Krauss

“I have to admit, I was not getting my hopes up on this one. I started with the sample today. Very impressed. It is worth investing.”—Najia

“Gaining exposure on the Internet has never been so easy! … The huge marketing benefits from this book are astounding.”—Brian Knight

“Page after page of fantastic ideas. Heck, I found myself not just reading it to review the book, but taking notes so I could apply her secrets to my own career.”—Duncan Long, Internationally Recognized Technical and Fictional Writer with Over 70 Books in Print

“Jo-Anne has another winner!”—Deborah McCarragher

“Ms. Vandermeulen’s clear, concise approach makes the almost mystical haze of online marketing easy to grasp for the most neophyte of Internet users. And just to be sure, she includes a very good glossary in the back of the book to help you understand strange, almost ethereal concepts such as ‘tags’ and ‘blogs’ … And I can promise you one thing … I’ll be keeping this book close by for years to come!”—James Holloway

“If you are spinning at the thought of promoting your book or product or service, this book will plant your feet on the ground and point you in the right direction. The ideas here apply to everyone with a product or service to market.”—Katherine Kane

“Jo-Anne Vandermeulen provides a wealth of information and services for writers. I’ve learned a lot by simply reading her material. Her advice is sound, and her energetic promotional efforts world class.”—Donald Jeffries, Prolific Poet (Songwriter), Novelist of Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Children’s Literature

“[Jo-Anne Vandermeulen] takes the mystery and guesswork out of book

promoting, freeing a writer time to write! —Stuart Ross McCallum, Author of “Beyond my Control – One Man’s Struggle with Epilepsy, Seizure Surgery and Beyond”

“An absolute waterfall of information! Well done.” —J. W. Nicklaus, Author of “The Light, the Dark, and Ember Between”

“… so much good info here. I’ll be coming back to read more.”—G W Gresham, Author of Thriller Fiction

“Great info … I’ve tried to explain this same concept so many times. It’s not hard to apply, and I know you have helped a lot of people with your excellent information. Thank you for that.” —Adrienne Smith, Good News Merchant

More about  Jo-Anne Vandermeulen:

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a Canadian author, expert blogger (offering free Internet marketing tips), producer and hostess of “Authors Articulating” on Blogtalkradio, founder and marketer of the online marketing business—“Premium Promotional Services”, appears on many major social media sites (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Goodreads, etc.)…as a professional support network for writers, and donates to the registered charity ‘Spirit Pet Sanctuary’. With two books out (including a suspense/romance novel) called “CONQUER ALL OBSTACLES”, Jo-Anne has overcome her own obstacles to follow her dreams. An English major, graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), in 2006 she had to give up teaching when she was diagnosed with an illness that forced her to get out of the classroom. Now, with the novel “Conquer All Obstacles”, and the non-fiction resource books “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” and Internet Marketing Made Easy”, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is an inspiration for many.

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

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 3, 2012 in Vandermeulen's Books

 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 than receiving positive feedback from a reader…and this week has been the BEST!

My fiction (suspense/romance), “Conquer All Obstacles” has many many 5-star Amazon reviews and is now becoming popular locally/physically. It’s so cool when: book clubs study my novel and ask for me to guest in their meetings; or when I submerge from the pool water to have someone approach to tell me that my book is the best they have read.

My nonfiction resource “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” is quickly rising to the top. Today, there are 10 amazing 5-star Amazon reviews….YIPEE!!!

Here are a couple 5-star reviews posted this week:

“The best how-to book I have ever read…”
Premium Promotion Tips for Writer is by far the best how-to book I have ever read! Not only because of the valuable information contained in it (and there was a ton), but because of the authors presentation of the information, this book was actually fun to read. Reading this book did not feel like work at all. Jo-Anne’s voice and bright smile came through the text on every page. I found myself stopping after every other page to make the changes she recommended to all of my websites. They were so simple and obvious, yet I had no idea what I was doing wrong until she shared her experiences and tips with me.

It does not matter if you are promoting a book, a business or an upcoming special event; you have got to get this book to help you get the word out to millions of people in a very cost effective (free) way. I highly recommend Premium Promotional Tips for Writers, you will not be disappointed. Or don’t get this book and leave those millions of customers for me! Thanks Jo-Anne! >Jon Renaud – Author of Dereliction of Duty, a military suspense novel <

It’s so great to have so much information in one place. Marketing requires creativity and the enthusiasm to keep on going, day after day. Premium Promotional Tips provides both information and inspiration. >Dana Taylor – Author of Devil Moon: A Mystic Romance <

Yet, even with all the recent awesome hype about my books, I must admit that the most satisfaction comes when I hear or read a note of gratitude. I feel successful when I know I’ve helped my fellow writer. This person has had a problem or obstacles and needed help. To aide or direct in this person’s journey to overcome or conquer all obstacles is a complete thrill.

To order your copy today from the author: Click HERE

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Shelley Hitz Interviews Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on March 28, 2012 in Calling All Readers, Marketing/Promoting, Tips for Writing

 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 you get into writing?

Jo-Anne – Thank you for having me…okay, here it goes…lol…
I taught for 20 years, then in April of 2006, I went in to see the Doctor. It was on a Wednesday, and that Friday, I was back in my classroom, packing-up all my teaching materials, never to return.
I was devastated! Really didn’t think I knew anything else, but to teach. I remember my counsellor trying to snap me out of my severe depressive state…she asked me what else I’ve always wanted to do. I chuckled and made a smug remark, “Well I’ve always wanted to write a book, but I’ve never had time”. She stopped, peering over her tiny spectacles, “Now you have time” .
And that’s how I got into writing. Lol…I remember sitting down to write my first book…I could barely sleep…I was so excited. Couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next…just like reading a real good book.
“Writing saved my life…literally…”
I actually completed my first 100,000 word (400 page) book in 17 days…although it never got published…lol…That novel, “On Guard” did get accepted by 3 different agents as a full submission (although rejected at the end)…AND I got to personally pitch it to the editor of Kensington Publishing where they wanted to read the full manuscript (although, again, was rejected).
I just ‘chalk-up’ “On Guard” as a study to the craft of novel writing…kinda like an education course.

Shelley – Can you tell us about the books you have published and the one that you are currently working on?

Jo-Anne - Sure…Since 2009, I have 2 published books. One is a suspense/romance (seeing ALL 5-star Amazon reviews…and there’s talk of turning this novel into a movie) called “Conquer All Obstacles”…the title is from the brand I created. The second is a non-fiction resource (user-friendly marketing tips) called “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers”.
The one I’m working on is another non-fiction resource called “Internet Marketing Made Easy”. I have written this next book for a more general audience—for anyone who has products to sell online, including authors.
Here are short synopsises of each book:
1.)  “Conquer All Obstacles” – A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO FIND LOVE … WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR A HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER … EVEN TANGLING WITH A PSYCHOPATH … YET, LOVE HAS THE POWER TO … CONQUER ALL OBSTACLES. Middle-aged divorcee, Tara Robstead, wants more than a secret love affair with her boss, Josh Henderson. Yet, her search for a happily-ever-after costs her more than a price paid in blood-her soul is slaughtered.
(Available in most eBook formats and paperback) Purchase – http://bit.ly/cVE4A6
2.) “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” – A “must-have” resource book filled with practical online marketing tips for those with books or other products to sell. Although this book was written for writers, these promotional tips can be applied to any products you may wish to promote via the Internet. You will learn how to target your audience, create massive exposure, and drive traffic back to the site where your books or other products are sold.
(Available in most eBook formats and paperback) Purchase – http://bit.ly/8X3xtX
3.)   “Internet Marketing Made Easy” – Contents include:
  • CREATING A FOLLOWING -  BLOGGING
  • GUARANTEEING MASSIVE EXPOSURE – SOCIAL NETWORKING
  • MAKING MONEY – User-Friendly Selling Tips
  • ATTRACTING CLIENTS – Creating a Platform
  • SAVING ENERGY – Targeting Your Audience
  • MANAGING TIME – Balancing Online Activities
  • LEARNING SUCCESSFUL MARKETING STRATEGIES – Informative Interviews
  • REACHING YOUR GOAL -  Success Here I Come!
  • GLOSSARY – Definitions
(Available in most eBook formats and paperback) – Available NOW! Click HERE
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Shelley – You published with The Laurus Company, can you tell us a little bit about them, how you found them, and why you chose to publish with them?
Jo-Anne – I discovered Nancy Williams online. Like my business partner, Brian Knight. Oh, and like my second husband…let’s just say…
“The Internet is where I meet folks…lol…”
Nancy Williams founded and manages The Laurus Company. She is a gem!
I chose Nancy because I knew I could trust her. I also represented a client who had her as an editor and publisher and I chatted with him about her professionalism. After hearing his rave remarks and reading his book (while seeing the awesome quality), I knew I had my editor, cover designer, and publisher. Nancy and I work as a team. Have mutual respect for each other.

Shelley – I noticed on your blog that you paid to have someone else convert your books into eBooks. Can you tell us a little bit about the gentleman that you chose to work with, and why you made that decision? 

Jo-Anne – I had Joshua Tallent convert my physical books into eBooks. He’s the best!…a tad expensive, but I figure you usually get what you pay for, and I wanted quality. It was a good thing I had him too…because, there were some formatting snags with Smashwords…and thank goodness, I didn’t have to do a thing. Joshua did it all! I like not having that extra stress….lol…
“He made sure everything was perfect.”
Before choosing Joshua, I did a lot of research on him. I then had him as a guest blogger where I conducted an interview.  After the blog interview, I then had Joshua as a Special Guest on my radio show “Authors Articulating”.After all of this, I knew I had chosen the right man for the job.

Shelley – You are both an author and an internet marketer, what are some of your favorite parts to each job? Do you have a favorite thing that you get to do with one or both of them?

Jo-Anne – Writing gives me a feeling of total escape from reality…lol…okay, now I’m really sounding crazy…lol…well, you know what I mean.
“As an author, I like the freedom of creativity.”
As an Internet Marketer, I take my job seriously. I view the Internet Marketing work as mental exercise…sort of like a physical work-out, except with the brain. I need that. My mental illness (which the Doctors had first diagnosed me with early Alzheimer’s) requires constant exercise. I joke around with others by saying that a holiday turns my brains to mush…well, to be honest, it is not too far from the truth.
“As an Internet Marketer, I enjoy the mental challenge.”
My favourite thing I get to do being both an author and an Internet Marketer is the opportunity to meet other fascinating people. I love learning! And…
“My biggest thrill is helping or supporting other fellow writers and marketers.”
To me, this is how I measure success.

Shelley – You have said on more than one occasion that marketing starts before your book is published and released. At what point would you recommend that authors get themselves out there, and where should they start?

Jo-Anne – I truly believe what John Kremer states:
“Marketing should start when you have the idea of writing a book or selling a product”.
 
It takes time to build a following. Developing a platform, that stands out from the rest, takes fine-tuning and will happen with the more energy you put forth.
“The first thing you need to do is start a blog.”
There are free user-friendly platforms available. I have my blogs on both wordpress and blogger. Blogger is easier to function if you’re a newbie. When blogging, you need to think of your area of expertise or niche.
“When you write articles about your passion, it is simple.”
If you are only writing for your audience, then you will probably run into writer’s block and it will seem like a chore. Hopefully, you can connect your niche with your book or the product you’re selling. It is important to supply content the viewer can take. This will generate traffic to your site and will entice the reader to come back for more. Oh, and make sure you have your book or product on the sidebar with a clear purchase link. This is where you’ll make your sales.
“You must be proactive.”
Having a blog just sit there isn’t going to cut-it. Now you must head out into the Social Media Networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Goodreads. Share your expertise, meet potential buyers, and leave your signature (with the link back to your blog) where ever you go.
Give, give, and give some more.
..don’t worry about the amount of time or energy this involves…trust me, it will open the doors for more opportunities and eventually the success you’re striving for.
“Be patient and persevere.”

Shelley – Jo-Anne, thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview with us, and for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. In closing, can you tell our readers where to find you on the web?

Jo-Anne – Oh, you are more than welcome!  I thank you for giving me the opportunity to share the wealth of knowledge with others.
Lol…to find me?…just Google my name: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen…I’m all over the place…lol…
If you’d LIKE one of my Facebook Business Pages, I leave free daily marketing tips there. Click HERE.
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Please feel free to contact me.
“Have an AWESOME day!”
>Hugs<
Jo
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A Valuable Compendium of Marketing Tips and Tricks

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on March 15, 2012 in Marketing/Promoting

 “PREMIUM PROMOTIONAL TIPS FOR WRITERS”

By: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

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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.

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The Answers to Online Promotioon!

Jo-Anne covers a little bit about publishing and choosing the proper venue for you but her main focus is on teaching authors how to drive people to your online venues and make sales.

Jo-Anne is dead on that marketing starts before your book is published and released.  Get a blog, start posting and give relevant information or bits of your writing to entice your audience to hang around.  Social networks are also very important.  Find people who are interested in reading your genre and connect to them.

I especially like Jo-Annes tips for finding your target audience.  It is so important to find your audience and cater to their needs.  If you have a book discussing the complexities of binary applications you should not be trolling teeny-bopper websites to find readers.  Know who wants to read your book and go get them.

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Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on Blog Business World

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on March 2, 2012 in Uncategorized

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

Posted by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on January 14, 2012 in Book Review, Marketing/Promoting, Vandermeulen's Books

5-Star Nonfiction-Resource

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 that than the Internet?

Products need buyers, and companies need customers. The only way to get them is by promoting and marketing. This is where “Internet Marketing Made Easy” earns a special spot on your bookshelf.

So much more than a book of tips for using the Internet…“Internet Marketing Made Easy” illustrates the expertise and experience of the author in a way that will inspire and motivate you to get on the Internet and push your brand to the top of Internet searches. From establishing your voice to reaching your goals, the importance of being active is emphasized. “Internet Marketing Made Easy” is an essential tool to establishing your presence and drawing the needed attention to your product on the Internet.

Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen has delivered again. First she guided authors through the maze of Internet promotion, now she returns with a second book that is innovative and cutting edge for Internet marketing period. Now she has put her extended knowledge and experience on paper in “Internet Marketing Made Easy.” With such a powerful tool at your fingertips, there are no limits on the exposure you can generate.

Are you ready for the exposure you have worked so hard for? “Internet Marketing Made Easy” will guide your mouse clicks in the right direction. Promotional success waits within these pages.

I recommend “Internet Marketing Made Easy” to everyone with a desire or need to be seen and heard on the Internet. Whether it be for fun or business, this book is a must read. The huge marketing benefits from “Internet Marketing Made Easy” are astounding.

Title: Internet Marketing Made Easy
Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen
ISBN: 978-0-9826957-0-8
Genre: Internet Marketing
Pages: 124
Reviewed By: Brian Knight
Official Premium Promotional Services Rating: 5 Stars

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