tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post773680025081802371..comments2024-03-08T09:09:27.748-05:00Comments on Tara Tyler Talks: don't hide, have pride!Tara Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-51415332298070356262014-02-06T18:17:35.486-05:002014-02-06T18:17:35.486-05:00Hey! I'm only now catching up on Symposium pos...Hey! I'm only now catching up on Symposium posts -- so thanks for the summary I saw on my way down here. :) <br /><br />Love the way that instead of getting discouraged by the event, you're taking the knowledge you can gain from it. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-31484554699716077582014-01-25T15:19:07.716-05:002014-01-25T15:19:07.716-05:00It is SO HARD to go beyond the people you know and...It is SO HARD to go beyond the people you know and find interested strangers. I haven't been able to do it. It's great you keep learning and trying new things. I love the abbreviations for the CP pitchfest! What an awesome idea! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-11458515237868599632014-01-24T16:23:37.255-05:002014-01-24T16:23:37.255-05:00I've had 2 local book signing and if it wasn&#...I've had 2 local book signing and if it wasn't for my family and friends, there'd be no one there for me! Love my support system. I don't know if I'd venture outside my realm, who the heck knows me?! I give you credit for traveling and getting out there. I despise self-promoting too! But we have to, right?! Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-86290589430537324702014-01-24T15:47:36.394-05:002014-01-24T15:47:36.394-05:00Thanks for the links. I could use them. :) I'm...Thanks for the links. I could use them. :) I'm sorry your book signing in Detroit was a bust. We all have those shy days . . . I keep running into people who have just discovered I've written a book, and it makes me realize that I haven't talked enough . . . but I feel like I'm bragging or overselling when I do. <br />So, best of wishes in talking to new people, and writing, and all that you do!!!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-40490096075644448362014-01-24T13:43:19.137-05:002014-01-24T13:43:19.137-05:00Great job on your post, Tara!
Hope you're sta...Great job on your post, Tara!<br /><br />Hope you're staying warm.<br /><br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-64517111130948689752014-01-24T11:05:15.786-05:002014-01-24T11:05:15.786-05:00The idea or doing a book signing or talk terrifies...The idea or doing a book signing or talk terrifies me. I need to push myself out of comfort zone and follow your lead.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-34706455164132116542014-01-24T10:04:26.094-05:002014-01-24T10:04:26.094-05:00I dread the idea of having to do any signings…my f...I dread the idea of having to do any signings…my family don't even know I write lol. Thanks for the links though, hopefully I'll need them someday ;)SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-53901900277461795902014-01-23T21:50:15.686-05:002014-01-23T21:50:15.686-05:00I had one really bad appearance two years ago. Boy...I had one really bad appearance two years ago. Boy, did I learn from it. I'm only willing to do group signings and panels that are sure things.<br /><br />To answer your question, I post reviews once or twice a month. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-61542605608771569212014-01-23T18:07:26.388-05:002014-01-23T18:07:26.388-05:00May Detroit be your worst signing ever! There! It&...May Detroit be your worst signing ever! There! It's the bottom of your barrel. So go forth with your plan and sign away!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-47974885881371875802014-01-23T14:21:04.188-05:002014-01-23T14:21:04.188-05:00So you're saying that one part of being succes...So you're saying that one part of being successful is having to talk to people?<br /><br />I so did not sign up for that when I started this writing thing. *sigh*<br /><br />:)Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-35078772102512853192014-01-23T12:45:02.782-05:002014-01-23T12:45:02.782-05:00It's so hard to overcome all that childhood tr...It's so hard to overcome all that childhood training that it's rude to "blow your on horn" but that's exactly what we have to do.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-55057489823636346212014-01-22T10:01:53.456-05:002014-01-22T10:01:53.456-05:00I've had a few signings like that. And some th...I've had a few signings like that. And some that were really good, it's hard to predict results-- even the bookstores will say it-- so it might not have been what you did or didn't do-- could've been the weather, anything!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-69436379572759349962014-01-21T20:52:45.605-05:002014-01-21T20:52:45.605-05:00Sorry to hear about your Detroit trip, but what a ...Sorry to hear about your Detroit trip, but what a valuable lesson you learned! Chin up and get past your comfort zone. I'm trying to push past my usual connections as well. Difficult and uncomfortable at times, but you grow as a person and guess what, that's the only way you'll grow your fan base. Good Luck! Buck InspireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-26988767894775143122014-01-21T14:07:56.439-05:002014-01-21T14:07:56.439-05:00Yeah, signings are terrifying. I hate the idea of ...Yeah, signings are terrifying. I hate the idea of just sitting there like an idiot. My signing went okay, but just because I begged friends and family to attend. I don't know if I'll do another one. At least not until I have more fans. :) A group signing can be cool, if you can find it, that way you can share fans.Sharon Baylisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361550815860670756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-83956788721917322142014-01-21T11:34:21.180-05:002014-01-21T11:34:21.180-05:00Hope the next signing goes really well!
I think if...Hope the next signing goes really well!<br />I think if it was me I'd try to rope in an author friend to share the table with me, just so I'd feel less alone!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-29704458198894357512014-01-21T11:27:21.931-05:002014-01-21T11:27:21.931-05:00Sorry your Detroit signing wasn't a great one ...Sorry your Detroit signing wasn't a great one - but I admire that you went to someplace out of your comfort zone to try to get the word out about your book! Thanks for the shout out - I'm so glad I was able to see you in Cinci! Let me know where you'll be in Atlanta, and I stop by and visit! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-30007269158690105012014-01-21T10:50:21.540-05:002014-01-21T10:50:21.540-05:00Confidence helps with almost everything you do. Po...Confidence helps with almost everything you do. Positive attitude breeds positive results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-85348778457025345382014-01-21T09:57:58.474-05:002014-01-21T09:57:58.474-05:00thanks, everyone! but don't feel too bad for m...thanks, everyone! but don't feel too bad for me - it was a great trip and my relatives were super helpful and supportive! i have the best niece & nephews! and mother in law!!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-31043161078956343422014-01-21T06:09:43.415-05:002014-01-21T06:09:43.415-05:00Sorry about your Detroit signing and thanks for th...Sorry about your Detroit signing and thanks for the tips - to be filed away for when I need them :0Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-18306299515538695102014-01-21T02:49:15.539-05:002014-01-21T02:49:15.539-05:00Thanks so much for those links! I'll be bookma...Thanks so much for those links! I'll be bookmarking this post so I can read them later!Kyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-69701939521104400512014-01-21T00:30:50.931-05:002014-01-21T00:30:50.931-05:00The #CPMatch Pitch looks like a cool idea. Thanks ...The #CPMatch Pitch looks like a cool idea. Thanks for sharing that info! Bookmarked those links, too. Thank you! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.myownwritersnook.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Musings of a Hopeful and Pecunious Wordsmith</a>SittieCateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521819279505376147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-29853560307887078302014-01-21T00:13:33.033-05:002014-01-21T00:13:33.033-05:00It's hard doing those signings alone, but alwa...It's hard doing those signings alone, but always have a flyer to hand out, make eye contact, and smile. But alone, wow! I applaud you, I've only done a few alone and hated it. Join with someone else, then it seems like a party - I'm sure you'll do fine at the next one, and only one bad experience is always a learning experience to make the next one better. Remember, have fun!<br />Thanks for participating! Love the critique party sign up!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-72859849821541194572014-01-20T21:18:09.279-05:002014-01-20T21:18:09.279-05:00OMGosh, I'm like you, I don't really bring...OMGosh, I'm like you, I don't really bring it up outside family and friends and really, my husband is pretty much the one that told our family and friends that I write (when I told him not to tell anyone) but now I'm glad he did. :)<br /><br />Thanks for the links, I'll have to check them out. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-74652172605062660312014-01-20T20:51:03.147-05:002014-01-20T20:51:03.147-05:00Really enjoying reading everyone's tips. Thank...Really enjoying reading everyone's tips. Thanks for sharing your advice.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-20985357605518746472014-01-20T19:51:03.996-05:002014-01-20T19:51:03.996-05:00I've never had the courage to do a book signin...I've never had the courage to do a book signing, but I love all the tips. Who knows...maybe one day. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.com