Here in Colorado this AM, the weather folks tell us to expect the white stuff again. I’m all for it snowing in the mountains … but let’s get to the flower planting!

It’s that Saturday in the month—my kids and I gather at the kitchen an assemble several meals for the month… then home they go to their freezers. Great way to catch up. Tomorrow it’s a special birthday brunch for my grandson’s day—his choice: rack of lamb, twice baked potatoes, wedge salad and chocolate silk pie!

IF you are a member of AuthorYOU … and not calling on Fridays for the free coaching available to you … WHY, ONE WEEK … countdown is starting. Here’s where you can subscribe going forward on May 4^th: https://thebookshepherd.com/product/author-friendly-fridays-subscription

If you are in Colorado, don’t miss out on not taking advantage of this freebie I do once a month. May 5^th will be the next date—you need to sign up and commit early—last month was packed and SOLD OUT. Get all dates for 2018 at www.Meetup.com/AuthorYou  … AND, how’s your week been?

THIS WEEKon  Author YOU –Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles, and Mara Purl dug into what really makes a successful author and book. Being with the “why” and your “core” … your foundation is built. Listen in via the website or via iTunes.        

Tune in for the LIVE show at 6 Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, 3 Pacific and for our out-of-the-country members and followers … you are going to have to do the clock crunching for your time zone athttp://bit.ly/BookPublishing-iTunes. You can also go to the Home page ofhttp://www.AuthorU.org, scroll down and click on any of the past shows—just click and are instantly there!  With over 100,000 downloaded podcasts each month from around the world, you are in good company! 

Here are your Top Ten Tweet for the past weekTweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are The Book Shepherd’s® Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …

Social Media and Marketing Strategies

• Alert for #authors-IndieAuthorDay.com should be on your radar. It’s Saturday, October 13—go to site and start creating an event-podcast. http://ow.ly/A2D030iXfg8  #iartg #asmsg

• How to Manage and Analyze Your Social Media Marketing in 1 Dashboard buff.ly/2qk4LZk #SMM

• This is hot–4 great tips on creating Twitter ads for #authors. http://ow.ly/Zq9330jr4S30

• 9 Traits All Successful #SocialMedia Marketers Share – Knows WHO their market is – Diligent and Committed – Myopically Focused -Flexible – Consistent in posting – Doesn’t give up – Hardworking – Gets that what is being marketed is a “product” -Has fun … what else?

Success & Resources

• Why Book Summaries Aren’t Nearly As Good As Books goo.gl/baLpRv via @MaryGreenCNY

• Building your following is a long-term growth strategy. If you think this many tweets or posts will sell that many books, think again. #NotHowThisWorks Build connections. Build relationships with readers. Be authentic.

Writers & Writing

• So You Want to Read Sword and Planet Fiction: Here’s Where to Start: @mattstaggs @unboundworlds https://t.co/cqsVZH4hvw

• Learn about a hot tool that #fiction #authors can use to boost locations and businesses within their #books for reader findability-podcast: http://ow.ly/A2D030iXfg8   #iartg #asmsg

• How to Write a Book in 2018 (A Step-by-Step Guide for New Writers): @BryanJCollins https://t.co/Ruqh4BNY7f

Cool things and OMG moments!

• Dave Grohl invited a fan onstage and was blown away by the guy’s performance dlvr.it/QQCRkK

Remember … you can listen to over 300+ programs that Author U Founder Judith Briles has created for your book and authoring success: http://tinyurl.com/AuthorURadio , scroll down and click on any of the past shows—just click and you are instantly there! Or you, subscribe directly on iTunes:http://ow.ly/QO0oK 

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