How to help your local writer

The countdown to my publication date is now down to days rather than weeks or months!

While it’s often said that writing is a lonely business (very true… I spent a lot of time inside my

head with my characters during the writing process), I have found that publishing – or more

accurately, promoting – my book has been a team effort.

Of course, I have nothing but gratitude for my editing team at Greenleaf Book Group, but as

that countdown to blast off ticks closer, I’ve been overwhelmed by the support people want to

give me to help get the word of my book out.

I’ve been asked over and over “how can I help?” So, besides purchasing my book (preferably on

March 18), here are a few ideas:

1. Attend events. I have a couple book launch parties and author events scheduled (you

can see them on my Events page on the website or subscribe to updates from the site).

Even if you already own a copy of the book, I appreciate the attendance, as does the

business hosting me. Plus, it should be a good time!

2. Share on Social Media. This can be sharing anything… Repost something I put on

Facebook or Instagram; tell friends about events or the book; take pictures at all the

events you attended (see Tip #1) and share with your followers.

3. Review Diamonds in Auschwitz. Reviews help get the word out about the book AND it

increases the algorithm magic on websites like Amazon, making it easier for non-

relatives of mine to find the book. If you’re a Goodreads user, reviews and ratings on

there are great, too!

4. Ask your library to get the book. Your local library is usually open to shelving books that

their patrons request. Remember to tell them (if you live in the Northern Indiana area)

that it’s written by a local author – that should be worth bonus points, right?

5. Recommend Diamonds in Auschwitz for your book club. Sometimes the best way to

promote is a grassroots movement. What’s more grassroots than one book club at a

time?

Thank you to all of the people who have been helping me with those above tips and for all the

people who have just asked for updates about my book and the process. I truly couldn’t have

done it without my team of supporters!