Category Archives: Promotion

The Author Swag Has Arrived!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kourtney

After hours of pouring over 4imprint.com‘s website for the perfect tote bag, I found this one. It’s very mod style and has a nice gusset so things can stand up in it. I couldn’t brand it with the book cover … Continue reading →

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Drowning In You Book Release Shout Out!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kourtney

One of my fabulous blog friends, Rebecca Berto, has a book release going on right now! It’s a new adult contemporary romance entitled Drowning in You. I wanted to give her a shout out here for being fearless and feisty … Continue reading →

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The Six Train to Wisconsin Bookmark Reveal!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Kourtney

Here is the front and back of the bookmarks! I love what Jian Chan did with the image and the layout! I am so happy he’s been with me every step of this process! If you’d like a signed bookmark … Continue reading →

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Street Team Smarts: A Book Review and Personal Request

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kourtney

The Book Review Part:  Sara Humphreys‘ Street Team Smarts is a wonderful guide to expansive promotion. Leveraging connections in far off places to get the word out about your book. In this book, Sara talks about how to put out … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What To Do Before Your Book Launch

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Kourtney

I’m a fan of Randy Susan Meyers. Ever since I heard her speak at the 2010 Backspace Conference. Here first novel, The Murderer’s Daughters, is exquisite. I’m 100 pages in and I can’t wait to get back to it. So … Continue reading →

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Author Swag Bags and Giveaways–What Do Readers Want?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Kourtney

As I’m starting to plan author events, a big questions looms… What to put in the swag bag? There are bookmarks, post cards, mugs, pens, notepads, pen flashlights, t-shirts, totes, candy, sunscreen, sewing kits. You name it, you can brand … Continue reading →

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Help Me Pick My Hook

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kourtney

We’ve reached that point. The dreaded point. I need to have a one line summary of my novel, The Six Train to Wisconsin, for my promotional materials and my newly-created Facebook Author Page. I despise one line summaries. How do I boil … Continue reading →

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Market or Die 2: Book Review

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Kourtney

I devoured Jennifer Fusco’s second book in her Market or Die series in a couple days. This book leverages the work you did with her first book on author branding and discusses how to use the power of your brand. … Continue reading →

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Finding The Right Web Designer

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Kourtney

My website, kourtneyheintz.com,  was recently redesigned by the amazing Jian Chan.  I was lucky enough to have my cousin James  refer me to Jian.  James spoke so highly of Jian,  I was 95% certain he was the web designer for … Continue reading →

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