#ComedyBookWeek discussion

Meerkat asked if she can promote her blog, and she makes a great point.
Bloggers, do you want to list your pages in this thread? And maybe a quick list of interest?
So I can finally stop trying to push my legal comedies on the folks who only blog about paranormal romance? And I have no paranormal and no romance?

Whoops. Should have read this first before posting in the other thread! lol

My blog: https://happymeerkatreviews.wordpress...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happymeerkat...
I also stick all my book reviews now on a new site just so you know, my profile: https://mytrendingstories.com/profile...

Interests: I have preferred genres but I like trying almost any so felxible :). Maybe I should just leave this link for everyone to check out: https://happymeerkatreviews.wordpress... - shameless self promotion :p!

Welcome, welcome, Meerkat, blogger who came first!
We have you down for "anything." Beware! The floodgates are about to open.
How many subscribers on your blog? What countries?

Okay maybe not ANYTHING but I do accept most books It's easier to see my submissions page (link above) to see what I review.
As for subscribers my blog currently stats say I've got....190 followers!! Yay! I've only been going for a few months :).
As for countries I have people from everywhere, the UK, America, Canada, South America, India, Australia, etc...many countries :D

Hi! Thanks for letting me join in. I am a blogger and excited about the #ComedyBookWeek!

Welcome, Vicki!

https://vickgoodwin.wordpress.com/
History, Romance, Historical Fiction and Non Fiction, Cozy Mysteries and gritty hard core mysteries.

Right?

That's me!
Portia wrote: "Welcome, Vicki!

https://vickgoodwin.wordpress.com/
History, Romance, Historical Fiction and Non Fiction, Cozy Mysteries and gritty hard core mysteries.

Right?"

I just reviewed my first Horror Audiobook!
Portia wrote: "Welcome, Vicki!

https://vickgoodwin.wordpress.com/
History, Romance, Historical Fiction and Non Fiction, Cozy Mysteries and gritty hard core mysteries.

Right?"

Hi Happy Meerkat!
Thehappymeerkat wrote: "Okay maybe not ANYTHING but I do accept most books It's easier to see my submissions page (link above) to see what I review.
As for subscribers my blog currently stats say I've got....190 followers..."

Hi, nice to see you here. Now I don't feel so alone. Any other bloggers out there....?

oh good! Looks like a little meerkat needs to make a post! Including an invitation.
Thehappymeerkat wrote: "Hi, nice to see you here. Now I don't feel so alone. Any other bloggers out there....?"

I like comedies :) I like to do reviews.
Portia wrote: "Meerkat asked if she can promote her blog, and she makes a great point.
Bloggers, do you want to list your pages in this thread? And maybe a quick list of interest?
So I can finally stop trying to..."

Hi Vicki!

I write horror comedy for a gen-X audience. My first book, Wisconsin Vamp is about a lovable loser in rural WI that becomes a vampire. As he fumbles into his newfound abilities, he starts to out-shine his best friend and bowling partner. Their escalating rivalry peaks when the go for the same girl.

If you want to check it out, email me at swbauthor [at] gmail and I can gift you an Amazon ebook. If you enjoy it and want to read the sequel, I can gift you Northwoods Wolfman too.

Thanks!

Scott

I will certainly read and review it. I have not read that genre
Scott wrote: "Hi Vicki!

I write horror comedy for a gen-X audience. My first book, Wisconsin Vamp is about a lovable loser in rural WI that becomes a vampire. As he fumbles into his newfound abilities, he start..."

Guys I can't review any more books for #ComedyBookWeek this year apart from the ones I've already promised to do, sorry. But I do review books in general and you can see my submissions page for an easy way to contact me plus all info about my reviews if you want a review outside of #ComedyBookWeek :)

I would be happy to.

Portia wrote: "Vicki, what are the chances you'd maybe review Beaver vs. Beaver?
"

No sorry. I don't have Unlimited.
Portia wrote: "It's free on Kindle Unlimited. You use?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXPB8F8#..."

It occurred to me. What if Meerkat is not a "she"? The Kat did not actually tell us if she's a "she"?

Also, bloggers: please reveal yourself. Surely we have more than just 2?

Oh 'she' is definitely a she :)!

In my heart, I knew it.

:)

I never knew bloggers were so shy lol. Actually more a case of maybe not knowing about this group? Me thinks Ana should mass email all bloggers taking part. I might put out a call about it too!

Shhhh... it's deep night in Australia.

Haha, I'm awake now. I have contacted about 100 bloggers with the general announcement of the event, but I've learned that 1) they usually need 3+ months notice and 2) it helps to have an official-looking website, which I did not have at the time.

The plan for next year is to assemble a list of bloggers in the first 5-6 months, while collecting participating books, then blast bloggers in January-March.

I have posted on a couple of Goodreads groups and I think a couple of people came across that way - will be more of that.

It's been a quick turnaround and I think you've done great in the short time between idea and event. As with anything, things will get better the more it's done. I think you've done a fantastic job. It's got me some nice reviews and a few sales. Nothing that's going to make me a millionaire, but sales I would never have had without CBW.

Next year can only get better and I can't wait for it :D

Aww, thank you so much, Matthew! Means a lot - it has been a big investment in time and money for me, and it's awesome to know that it has made a difference :-)

You're definitely right about that Ana, bloggers will be able to contribute with better notice. If I have more than a month in advance I can do many more posts just for #ComedyBookWeek.
This is the first year though and for the first year I think it's going really well! Next year can only get better :):)

We do need more bloggers and Interviews involved. Such a huge turn out for an event that you planned in such a short period of time! I have been so excited to be included in this first annual #ComedyBookWeek. What a wonderful event this is! I too can't wait for next year! I will do more than 4 reviews! Maybe I can learn to interview or something productive by next year :)

Congrats on the sales Matthew!

Vicki is a review guru.

Thanks Vicki :) I'll think of something too. I have hammered out a load of interviews this year so I hope those have brought about some sales.

I'm sure I can do something else next year too so I'll have a good think. I am hoping my novel will be out by this time in 2017 so I'll have something else to take part in the event.

You have me blushing over here. :) I just love letting other people see what I love about books.

Portia wrote: "Vicki is a review guru."

Good luck on getting out the new book! That's awesome news. Matthew wrote: "Thanks Vicki :) I'll think of something too. I have hammered out a load of interviews this year so I hope those have brought about some sales.

I'm sure I can do something else next year too so I'l..."

Considering how far my blog's come in such a short time I have no doubt I'll be doing more than just reviews next year too, I want to help :).
Congratulations on the sales and I hope this #CBW helps everyone's books gain sales and exposure :)

Thank you all so much :-) Very exciting, all of it, and sky's the limit - it's all about comedy, so perhaps we can try out-of-the-box things. Wrangle some of the market share from erotica!!

Dear ComedyBookWeekers, Ana's site now has the "donate" button.
Let's surprise her with donations before the sun is up in Australia. I just gave. Comment when you give, too. Even a dollar counts!

I will go donate now. :)
Portia wrote: "Dear ComedyBookWeekers, Ana's site now has the "donate" button.
Let's surprise her with donations before the sun is up in Australia. I just gave. Comment when you give, too. Even a dollar counts!"

Like have an #EroticaBookWeek?

Ana wrote: "Thank you all so much :-) Very exciting, all of it, and sky's the limit - it's all about comedy, so perhaps we can try out-of-the-box things. Wrangle some of the market share from erotica!!"

Hahaha! I think them erotica writers have the whole year...no, just thinking of directing some attention away from the bare-chested male book covers and towards the funny ones.

Oh good, I get embarrassed by some of those covers.
LOL I haven't ever reviewed one.
Ana wrote: "Hahaha! I think them erotica writers have the whole year...no, just thinking of directing some attention away from the bare-chested male book covers and towards the funny ones."