tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post8164255141198025567..comments2024-03-29T00:35:40.557-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: The Power of a Reader's Word of MouthJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85260264363812307202013-06-11T11:20:56.067-04:002013-06-11T11:20:56.067-04:00Although snoring mouthpieces can serve you on a lo...Although snoring mouthpieces can serve you on a long term basis, it is still a given reality that this product might not last forever<a href="http://www.myantisnoringmouthpiecereview.com/" rel="nofollow">stop snoring mouthpiece</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15366011078607047771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-34263161167501232132013-01-28T21:22:10.965-05:002013-01-28T21:22:10.965-05:00Very cool, Jolina! Love it! And I'm glad I can...Very cool, Jolina! Love it! And I'm glad I can pave the road a little bit as you get ready and excited for the release of your new book! =)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-54857236962965496402013-01-28T09:41:12.428-05:002013-01-28T09:41:12.428-05:00I saw your book in my library in TN, Jody! Good jo...I saw your book in my library in TN, Jody! Good job on the word of mouth! It is so encouraging to see writers doing it right, so I can learn from them before the release of my own book, The Outcast. Thank you!Jolina Petersheimhttp://www.jolinapetersheim.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-7533763874675850102013-01-27T21:32:38.826-05:002013-01-27T21:32:38.826-05:00I wish our readers understood how powerful they ar...I wish our readers understood how powerful they are. I hate to bug people who've read & liked my book to mention it on their own FB or to post reviews. It almost seems as bad as self-promotion. But I was thrilled when my niece posted a link on her FB account and 3 of her friends said they were going to buy it! Now if only I could get all my FB friends to do that.<br /> Charlene Newcombhttp://charlenenewcomb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39600265276396509052013-01-26T20:29:15.744-05:002013-01-26T20:29:15.744-05:00LOVE the true life word of mouth story, Naomi! Tha...LOVE the true life word of mouth story, Naomi! Thanks for sharing it! It's really cool to see it in action! :-) And I would LOVE for you to let your library know about my books! That would be wonderful!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-275140195379334132013-01-26T07:31:20.077-05:002013-01-26T07:31:20.077-05:00Okay, cool, real life story about word of mouth an...Okay, cool, real life story about word of mouth and books. A couple years back, I lent my mom a copy of a book I had and loved. (I'd actually gotten it for free from the author, so no sales made).<br /><br />My mom went home, read it, loved it, took it to the dentist office where she works and passed it on to ALL FOUR of her coworkers. Even the woman who doesn't usually read inspirational books loved it!<br /><br />Then my mom went out and bought the other two books in the series, and she's kept up with the author ever since. Buying every new book that comes out. <br /><br />So yeah, word of mouth works. And Jody, I totally need to give my librarian the info about Unending Devotion and Noble Groom. They're always looking for Michigan set books and even have a sticker they put on those books that says "Set in Michigan". I know readers would love them. Hopefully I'll remember the next time I stop by, (and the kids will be quiet enough I can actually have a conversation with him).Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-50594964206139422862013-01-25T16:02:19.086-05:002013-01-25T16:02:19.086-05:00This post describes me! When I love a book, I can&...This post describes me! When I love a book, I can't shut up about it! I love that there are so many places to discuss books online now. Yay! (I already signed up to be an influencer. I LOVE your books!)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-16068000231398160362013-01-25T07:25:02.433-05:002013-01-25T07:25:02.433-05:00Great point, Sandra!! And how VERY cool to hear th...Great point, Sandra!! And how VERY cool to hear that your church librarian is ordering my other books! Hope they will all be well received! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-66072836326113220462013-01-25T07:23:11.729-05:002013-01-25T07:23:11.729-05:00Iola, I'm not sure if you emailed me! I don...Iola, I'm not sure if you emailed me! I don't remember seeing your name come through in an email yesterday. But I had quite a few and I may have missed it. Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58679623441341101412013-01-25T07:20:38.480-05:002013-01-25T07:20:38.480-05:00Hey everyone!! If you want to sign up to influence...Hey everyone!! If you want to sign up to influence for my next release, make sure to send me an EMAIL. I think most of you have, but I don't want to leave anyone out who is interested!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-77089478113276121492013-01-25T07:17:49.719-05:002013-01-25T07:17:49.719-05:00Thanks, Krista! You're a dear! And I hear you ...Thanks, Krista! You're a dear! And I hear you on finding it hard to shout out the news about everyone! With the changing nature of publishing and ease of self-publishing, so many more of my writer friends have books out there. And I can't keep up with everyone. Part of the trouble for me is having the time to read all those books by various friends. If I DO read one of their books and enjoy it, I'm super willing to shout out the news. But since I have limited reading time, I just can't read everything all my friends are publishing.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-38566585127348844542013-01-25T07:13:10.637-05:002013-01-25T07:13:10.637-05:00Oh Jessica, I'm so sorry!! They only do US and...Oh Jessica, I'm so sorry!! They only do US and Canadian addresses! But You are SO sweet for offering! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-56616993195397939482013-01-25T07:11:56.299-05:002013-01-25T07:11:56.299-05:00Yep, absolutely. Unless the cover blurb of a book ...Yep, absolutely. Unless the cover blurb of a book grabs me right there and then or I've gotten to know the author in some way (usually online) then it's word of mouth all the way. That way I can find out what elements of a story stood out to readers, things which the author might not even realise would be a selling-point for me.<br /><br />For example, in the Dresden Files, one of my favourite characters is a dog. I love dogs, and the fact that Harry gets a more-than-ordinary dog who is one of the most badass characters in the series is awesome.<br /><br />That said, I've been disappointed enough times with the flat "this book is great, you have to read it," that I blank over whenever that's the only thing someone can say. I want to know <i>why</i> a book is great.Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-68892330510209164892013-01-25T04:51:10.241-05:002013-01-25T04:51:10.241-05:00All such fabulous points :-)
If your publisher is ...All such fabulous points :-)<br />If your publisher is willing to post internationally, I'd LOVE a copy.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-25957823994618373172013-01-25T02:30:25.029-05:002013-01-25T02:30:25.029-05:00The Real Value of Practice Test for GED
what is th...The Real Value of Practice Test for GED<br /><a href="http://www.gedbooks.org/" rel="nofollow">what is the best ged book</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174157687212464551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11275849869402521662013-01-25T01:08:13.890-05:002013-01-25T01:08:13.890-05:00I read two books by an author that one of my favor...I read two books by an author that one of my favorite authors strongly recommended to her fans; I thought that this other author would be good, too. I didn't like the first book, and I disliked the second book even more. So I guess that sometimes people's opinions are just different. On the other hand, I do read online reviews on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble; it helps me to decide whether or not to buy something when a lot of people are saying the same things about a book. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-18921794186895058962013-01-24T22:06:45.254-05:002013-01-24T22:06:45.254-05:00Oh, and that said... you know I love a good Jody b...Oh, and that said... you know I love a good Jody book and spread the word quite a bit about your books!!! I'll buy my own copy though to add to my growing Jody Hedlund collection!! Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48412238851789082722013-01-24T22:05:39.744-05:002013-01-24T22:05:39.744-05:00I totally agree... especially about the part of re...I totally agree... especially about the part of readers not knowing the power they hold. I know when I was a reader, that I was an integral part of how that author was going to "do" with a book I enjoyed didn't really even filter through my brain. I'd recommend books occassionally, and those only my SUPER SUPER favorite.<br /><br />I find it hard lately, because I have SO SO SO SO SO many author friends, that I fear promoting one book will "hurt" someone elses feelings if I don't promote theirs. And I don't want to flood my own Facebook/twitter with "read this, read that" notes that end up annoying people. So I've realized lately that I've promoted TOO LITTLE, and I need to find that happy medium.Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32037760405319675882013-01-24T16:50:59.649-05:002013-01-24T16:50:59.649-05:00You'll see A Noble Groom is already on my Riff...You'll see A Noble Groom is already on my Riffle list of books I'm waiting to release...<br />https://read.rifflebooks.com/list/27679<br /><br />I'd love an opportunity to be an influencer. I post reviews on my blog (www.christianreads.blogspot.com), Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Goodreads, Christian Book, Koorong.com.au, link to reviews via Facebook, and pin to Pinterest and Riffle. <br /><br />Interestingly, Rachelle Gardner had a similar post today. She also mentioned posting quotes to Twitter and Facebook, which is an idea I hadn't thought of. I often highlight interesting quotes as I'm reading on Kindle, but then don't do anything with them, so this is a good idea.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45107471211373642252013-01-24T16:10:08.564-05:002013-01-24T16:10:08.564-05:00I'd be honored to be an Influencer! I'll e...I'd be honored to be an Influencer! I'll email you!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32777394786060987422013-01-24T14:41:00.252-05:002013-01-24T14:41:00.252-05:00I've been reading hundreds of books on my Kind...I've been reading hundreds of books on my Kindle. The best way I've been introduced to authors has been when a Kindle edition comes up as a "free" or "deal" on the pages or apps I follow. If it's rated as a good one or sounds good on the Amazon website, I grab it. Once I love a book I look up the author, additional books, etc...I either purchase the Kindle or ebooks or reserve from the library. I'm so happy I was able to read the Preacher's Bride by Jody for free. I absolutely love her books and writing style.Neenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243399327796359606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-54732090581229628882013-01-24T11:41:23.602-05:002013-01-24T11:41:23.602-05:00Word of mouth is HUGE, it can make or break a book...Word of mouth is HUGE, it can make or break a book. I sent a message about being an influencer for your book, but even if you can't take everyone, I'll still help spread the word. Love your books!Heather Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815204762105256632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58925886684003772352013-01-24T10:15:29.206-05:002013-01-24T10:15:29.206-05:00Oh, I would LOVE to be an influencer for your next...Oh, I would LOVE to be an influencer for your next book! I've read the last few and love the way you are so detailed and specific about the time period, yet your female leads are strong, creative women - not like the swooning, fashion-crazy women I've seen in other books. Yours definitely stand out!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171325981174463550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32299689840580226022013-01-24T10:13:39.331-05:002013-01-24T10:13:39.331-05:00I let people know when I enjoy a book. I will 99% ...I let people know when I enjoy a book. I will 99% of the time review it on my blog. I also review it on Goodreads. Sometimes Facebook & Twitter. Then there are the ones I'm just actually TELLING everyone that they need to read. When I pin it to pintrest, I typically will pin the link to my review on my blog. I may want to start pinning it to the author's website. <br /><br />I recently texted a friend of mine to tell her about this one book, and that it was free on the Kindle. We carried on a text conversation for about 10 minutes and I know she downloaded that book, and maybe the others by that author. (I'm not naming titles or author because it was not a Christian book and got a little steamy in spots).<br /><br />I frequently will loan out my paperback copies of books. I'm picky to who I loan them to as I want them back. So it's usually my mom, my cousin, my best friend, or someone from church. There are some books that I will refuse to loan out, no matter how much I talk the book up. My Harry Potter books are some of those.<br /><br />Jody, I would love to be an influence for Noble Groom. I have a blog where I would be thrilled to review it. I'd also be willing to talk it up on FB, Twitter, etc. Here's my email address. dawn(dot)janis(at)gmail(dot)comDawn Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564326324567557173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-47862883302898749102013-01-24T09:32:36.873-05:002013-01-24T09:32:36.873-05:00Not just a feeling... at times it's because I&...Not just a feeling... at times it's because I've scrolled through the reviews and seen more negative than positive ones. (Hopefully what I said makes sense..) Ganisenoreply@blogger.com