Karen Tyrrell - author of STOP the Bully.
Today I'm sharing news and tips from Karen Tyrrell, a talented author, prominent social media enthusiast, generous person, mental health advocate, and one of the most organised authors I know.
Given the opportunity to help Karen launch her new book,
STOP the Bully, and interview her on any writerly topics, I wanted to know how she manages to pull all her promotions together. Enjoy the interview, there's some great tips, and one lucky reader who leaves a comment will receive a
FREE ebook copy of
STOP the Bully!
Karen, how are you promoting STOP the Bully?
As widely as possible! I sought support and reviews from Kids Helpline and Kids Matter Australian curriculum. I sent out PDF review copies to reviewers. I emailed press releases to newspaper, radio and media. I rang bookshops, explaining the top selling points for
STOP the Bully, following up with book information sheets. Later I made appointments to show booksellers
STOP the Bully.
How did you organize your book launch?
Four months ago, I chose
STOP the Bully release date as May 31st. I booked into Black Cat Books in Brisbane, who I have a great relationship with. I made sure my manuscript was Beta-read, critiqued, edited and formatted well before that date. After that I organised my Amazon launch, Blog Tour and release into shops.
How did you organise STOP the Bully Blog Tour?
I started months in advance, brainstorming authors and websites who supported me and my author brand. I sent out invitations to find out who’s available for the Blog Tour. I included a radio interview, written interviews and reviews. I pencilled-in a blog tour schedule then later I confirmed each blog hop. I’m giving away eBooks and signed copies for the best comments. My blog tour coincides with my Amazon launch.
How did you apply and get accepted into author speaking events?
Research! Research! Research! I applied for events via an expression of interest, plus I sent them a tailor-made bio. After applying I made sure I followed-up.
How do you keep track of all your writing submissions and author events?
I use a daily planner plus a monthly planner too. Each day I re-prioritise with a new to-do list with tick boxes, ticking off with red pen as I go. I tape up reminders and follow-ups onto my desk at eye level. Each night and morning I check my diary and motivate myself for the day ahead.
SYNOPSIS: Eleven year old Brian is hiding something. His life is falling apart. Dad aban-doned the family. Brian hates his new school. And now an aggressive bully attacks him every day. Can Brian STOP the Bully without revealing his shameful secret?
STOP the Bully is a riveting junior novel to empower girls and boys with assertive strat-egies. The mystery reveals the bullying dilemma from all perspectives.
STOP the Bully raises BIG issues: bullying, family break-ups, poverty, self-esteem, cop-ing with change, friendship, forgiveness and reconciliation.
*5 STAR REVIEWS: Kids Book Review, teachers and school counselors. Aligned with Kids Matter: Australian curriculum.
5% sales go to Kids Helpline to help Kids in Crisis.
STOP the Bully Blog Tour & BookGiveAway
Empower KIDs with assertive anti-bullying strategies!
WIN: Signed copies and eCopies of
STOP the Bully.
Leave a comment on any of the 15 hops June 2- 11
The MORE comments you leave the MORE chances you WIN.
WINNERS announced on June 16
http://www.karentyrrell.com
Blog Tour June 2-11
2 June STOP the Bully Release Party & Reviews
http://www.karentyrrell.com
Sally Odgers Interview
http://spinningpearls.blogspot.com.au
3 June Jill Smith Review
http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Charmaine Clancy Interview
http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au
4 June Kids Book Review CURLY Questions
http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Sally Murphy QUICK Questions
http://aussiereviews.com/2014/06/karen-tyrell-blog-tour
5 June Melissa Wray Interview
http://www.melissawray.blogspot.com.au
Yvonne Mes Interview
http://www.yvonnemes.com
6 June Ali Stegert Interview
http://ali-stegert.com
9 June Bug in a Book Review
http://buginabook.org/category/childrens-books
Jackie Hosking Interview
http://jackiehoskingpio.wordpress.com/school-magazine
10 June June Perkins Interview
http://pearlz.wordpress.com
Robyn Parnell Interview
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au
11 June Nicky Johnson Review
http://www.nickyjohnston.com.au/blog
Literati Radio Interview 9am AEST
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laliteraticarpelibrum
STOP the Bully is endorsed by Kids Helpline and aligned with Kids Matter, Australian curriculum.
ISBN: 9780987274069 STOP the Bully is now available from Amazon.
