Laugh With Me: My Zany Publicity Stunt to Drum Up Interest In Next Book
I’m off doing zany things at Book Expo America. See press release and laugh with and at me! Here’s the […]
I’m off doing zany things at Book Expo America. See press release and laugh with and at me! Here’s the […]
Would you like to lose weight, become more cheerful, boost your energy and rev up your libido? If so, then my upcoming book is for you.
You will get all kinds of tips, tactics, guidelines and information and compassionate hand-holding in my second book, the follow up to SUGAR SHOCK!
I’m now at work on the book, which is called The Better Habits Diet: Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Be Happier in Only 21 Days. (Please note that I’ve been calling it The White-Out Diet, but I just changed the title to more accurately reflect its broader scope.)
To learn more about The Better Habits Diet, which will give you a lot of things you’ve been requesting, visit my new blog, which will give you updates, information, pointers and more.
While you’re there, I invite you to become a VIP Super Friend of The Better Habits Diet so that you can get a free chapter of the book, attend some special teleseminars/webinars, win a chance at a free coaching session with me and get other prizes.
Visit the new Better Habits Diet Blog now.
For this important week in publishing — during which Book Expo America takes place — my fun author friend Dr. Diana Kirschner and I are going out on a limb to drum up interest in our books. Here’s a press release that’s now going out to the media today.
Authors Develop Zany, Outrageous Marketing Gimmicks to Nab Publishers & Fans in these Challenging Economic Times
NEW YORK—As thousands of authors vie for publishers’ and readers’ thumbs up in this uncertain economic climate, some innovative, pro-active authors are taking matters into their own hands by coming up with over-the-top, outrageous, humorous marketing gimmicks.
“It’s time to become an out-of-the-box-thinking author-preneur, who creates gutsy, captivating messages that nab the attention and tickle the funny bones of readers and publishers,” claims author Connie Bennett, who is laughingly walking around Book Expo America on Friday and Saturday sporting a provocative, 24”-by-30” sandwich board that says, “Are You ‘The One’?”
The amiable author’s “Are You `The One’?” message—which looks like a single’s ad—pokes fun of the fact that Bennett is both a single woman and an available author with a Big Platform, who’s seeking “a committed relationship” with a “compatible publisher” to release her second book.
“I wanted to playfully show that I have the guts, initiative and ingenuity to be a successful author no matter what the economic climate,” adds Bennett, an experienced journalist, certified health counselor, self-described “Ex-Sugar Shrew!” and author of SUGAR SHOCK! (Berkley Books) (www.SugarShock.com).
Thousands of you often write to me to ask questions and seek tips on how to kick sugar or resolve other health issues and counter-productive habits, etc. Unfortunately, I can’t personally reply to all of you — just don’t have the time — but you can find me all over the internet.
Below you’ll find a list of places where you can find me, as well as get information, tips, articles, links and much more:
* The White-Out Diet (my next book): Spread the word about this book, which can help you Peel off Pounds, Boost Energy & Rev Up Your Libido by Breaking Free of White Foods. (That’s the subtitle.)
* The new Facebook fan page. Friend me at this page, where you’ll get links to interesting articles, etc. that I don’t have time to post here and updates about my radio show, etc. (This is separate from my regular Facebook friends page. I’m urging people to join the new page, because the old one won’t let me invite all friends with one click to upcoming radio shows other events. Thankfully, the fan page will.)
* Follow me on Twitter for short, snappy 140-character updates. Again, you’ll get tidbits that you can’t find on my Sugar Shock Blog.
* Stop Stress with Dr. Jill Baron.
* Private Coaching. Learn about the Sweet Friends Coaching Package and the Unlimited, Star-Treatment Coaching Package.
* Book a speaking engagement or media interview or buy bulk copies of SUGAR SHOCK!
* Listen to
* Get Free Stuff at the Sugar Shock website.
* Catch the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio, where you get inspired, motivated and educated every Tuesday at 3 p.m. EST by guests such as Marilu Henner, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Montel Williams, Lisa Nichols of “The Secret”, blogger Robert Scoble, Twitter author Joel Comm, raw food expert David Wolfe, HARO (Help a Reporter) founder Peter Shankman and many more. Listen live or later.
* Get free podcasts of the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show so you can listen to the show at your convenience.
Next Tuesday, May 19 at 3 pm EST, the beautiful, healthy, energetic Marilu Henner joins my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show.
You can even call in with your questions. Get more info here about what’s sure to be an exciting show.
As always, you can listen live or later to the show. Visit my Gab With the Gurus Blog to listen and for details.
Whenever I give a talk or take on a new client, inevitably the same questions pop up over and over again.
People want to know: “Connie, what can I eat?” or “What do you eat?”
In fact, one reviewer even took me to task for not including meal plans and recipes in my first book SUGAR SHOCK!
(FYI, meal plans were originally in my book, but my editor took out the meal plans, because adding them made the book way too long. But, rest assured, meal plans and recipes will be included in my next book, The White-Out Diet.)
Anyhow, to answer this Frequently Asked Question from you health seekers out there, I’m going to share with you for a while exactly what foods and drinks go into my mouth.
My goal here is to help you learn that eating a sugar-free way is fun, exciting and tasty.
Often, people complain to me that they don’t want to do kick sugar alone. They hate being surrounded by sweets wherever they go and people — especially good-intentioned loved ones — not understanding what they’re going through.
I’m here for you. Did you know that I’m available to speak to your group or company?
Bring me to your area to educate, inspire and motivate your group. I’m available to speak at everything from your small gatherings to corporate conferences.
I also can offer private coaching while I’m in your community.
If you’d like to book me, click here and/or call for availability. (866) KICK-SUGAR or (866) 542-5784)
If you’re a fellow blogger, you always yearn for more traffic, right?
To garner more fans and followers, I heartily urge you to read this fabulous post from Copyblogger, “Your Blog vs. The World: 7 Steps to Winning the War for Attention.”
Blogger Jonathan Morrow eloquently presents the plight facing us bloggers.
We’re waging four battles at once, including “against anything that distracts your reader from making it all the way through your content,” Jonathan explains.
“Here, you’re at war against the world. You’re up against the child that knocked over her apple juice onto the rug, the dog barking to go outside, the phone ringing at work, and the e-mail that just arrived in their inbox.”
Read the Copyblogger’s thoughtful eight-pronged solution so you can win the blogging battle and get your posts read from start to finish.
This post sure provoked me to thought — and to action. For instance, I need to think about a strategic content plan. Dear readers, let’s hope it does the same with you!
Did you like this post? If so, please spread the word.
Greetings, health-minded New Yorkers. I'd like to invite you to join my Happy, Healthy Diners Thursday night, when we dine
Single women, would you like to find love in 90 days?
Learn how by listening to today’s radio show with the acclaimed Dr. Diana Kirschner, author of Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love.
Visit my Gab With the Gurus Blog to learn more.