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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 5d

Read any good books lately? I'm reading Steve Berry's The King's Deception.

#Reading #books #steveberry #AmazonIsntWorking #cozyvibes

How a Box of Misprinted Books Became My Most Creative Marketing Tool Yet | Jane Friedman

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Talk about making lemonade out of lemons! I really like how she turned a mistake around and made it a fun marketing experience.

#JaneFriedman #MarketingSolutions #BookMarketing #MisprintedBooks #AuthorAdvice

Next time you find yourself with a stack of not-quite-right books, instead of trashing them ask: What story can I still tell with these?

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 10d

I'm going to have search for that next time I'm there! LOL

What's More Important: Author Websites or Social Media? | Jane Friedman

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. It's so nice to see these grand buildings without modern skyscrapers in the background.

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Journeydude @scottishinsider.org · 11d

🪬🧿 One from today
#lighthouse #stormy #clouds #weather #birds #seascape #decay #sky #coastal #nature #alttext #edinburgh #scotland

A low-angle shot depicts a white lighthouse against a backdrop of stormy, cloudy skies. The lighthouse, showing signs of age with rust and disrepair, is partially obscured by the dramatic clouds. In the distance, a flock of birds flies across the sky, adding a sense of movement and scale to the scene.

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Websites v. Social Media—if you could only do one, which would it be?

#JaneFriedman #SocialMedia #AuthorWebsites #AuthorPlatform #BookMarketing

Social media is widely considered necessary by authors and publishers for book marketing. But is it as important as an optimized author website?

janefriedman.com

Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of SEO in the Digital Age

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, she was in the office today. It was nice to have her back. Maybe we'll see her more for awhile. 😀

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Back in the saddle again at work. No monitor, no co-workers (yet), all alone and working hard!

#RemoteWork #HybridWork #PublishingIndustry #AuthorPromotions

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 12d

SEO is a key marketing strategy for author. Find out how you can better reach readers through effective SEO.

#SEO #BookMarketing #AuthorMarketing #DigitalMarketing #selfpromotion

Join us for this Chanticleer Toolbox Primer on getting the most out of your Keywords and SEO to get your book discovered!

Banned Books Week Celebrates Freedom of Expression & Reading | Chanticleer

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 16d

It's Banned Books Week! Go find one and read about the scary "dark side" of life. My favorite banned book is To Kill a Mockingbird. What's yours?

#BannedBooksWeek #ChallengedBooks #CBR #chanticleerbookreviews #FreedomofExpression #USConstitution #FirstAmendment

Banned Books Week (October 5-11) highlights the importance American's fundamental right to free expression and the freedom to read.

Historical Sport Resources for Historical Fiction Writers - Historical Novel Society

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Mary L Schmidt @maryrnbsn.bsky.social · Jun 2

TY! .99 cents! The #insane truth!
It's all in HER ALIBI, a TRUE STORY by @MaryLSchmidt
Selfish?✅
Abusive? ✅
Manipulative?✅
Monster?✅
Murderer?✅
Mother!?✅
amazon.com/Her-Alibi-Ma... #BooksWorthReading #bookboost #memoir #murder #thriller #gaslighting #truestory #BookToMovie

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Historical Novel Society @histnovsoc.bsky.social · 18d

Researching sports from the past? This list of historical sport websites may be just the ticket:

Researching sports from the past? This list of websites providing historical sport resources may be your winning ticket!

historicalnovelsociety.org

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 18d

It's October—time to get scared! The scariest book I've ever read was Ghost House by Clare McNally. What is the scariest book you've ever read?

#HorrorBooks #GhostStories #HorrorLit #HorrorGenre #halloween2025

Ghost House|eBook

The VanBuren family could not have been happier the day they moved into their dream home, a charming Long Island Victorian. But soon the dream turns into a nightmare. A centuries-old presence, despera...

www.barnesandnoble.com

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 19d

Looking for tips on how to attract more followers through effective use of SEO? Check out my article for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media!

#SEO #chanticleerbookreviews #BookMarketing #GainingFollowers #cbr

Casting the SEO Net to Catch More Readers | Chanticleer Reviews

There are an ocean of readers out there waiting to find your book! Casting a net with empowered SEO will increase your audience by the boatload!

Chanticleer Author Interview Series with Marijke McCandless

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 23d

I interviewed Marijke McCandless, author of Naked in the Now for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media. She helps people rediscover themselves & find joy. Great interview!

#NakedintheNow #MarijkeMcCandless #selfcare #CIBAWinner #GrandPrizeWinner #Mind&Spirit

www.chantireviews.com?p=50924

Marijke McCandless sits down with Chanticleer to discuss her latest book, Naked in the Now, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Mind & Spirit Division.

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 25d

Good to be back in the office after co-worker sicknesses, conferences, and summer activities had us WFH most of the summer.

#chanticleerbookreviews #workfromhome #hybridwork #gettingdowntowork #PublishingIndustry

What, Where, & How to Use Chanticleer Editorial Reviews

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Editorial book reviews boost your book marketing with blurbs from professional readers you can use in all your traditional and online marketing. Find out more about this important tool for authors!

#EditorialBookReviews #ChanticleerBookReviews #BookMarketing #BookDiscovery #AuthorPlatform

Editorial Reviews are powerful tools that help authors show their work was vetted by professionals, building trust with readers, retailers, and the industry.

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 25

September's edition of the "Chasing the Dream" newsletter is out! Updates, links to writing craft & marketing articles, September author birthdays, & photos to celebrate the fall season!

#ChasingtheDream #AuthorNewsletters #WritingCommunity #PNWA #ChanticleerBookReviews

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 17

I met a true inspiration!! Jane Friedman!!! So smart, so nice!

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m sorry you won’t be there, Janet. We should plan another Chanticleer event soon so we can all catch up.

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m getting excited for the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference this weekend! It’s so fun to meet writers and hear what they are working on.

#PNWAConference #NorthwestWriters #AuthorConferences
#ChanticleerBookReviews
#CBR

LANDER’S GATE by Kevin S. Moul – Supernatural Suspense, Conspiracy Thriller, Mystical

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Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 8

LANDER’S GATE by Kevin S. Moul – Supernatural Suspense, Conspiracy Thriller, Mystical

In Lander’s Gate, a man gains the ability to walk through the past lives of others. But resolving his own past means confronting a powerful and abusive doctor. Highly recommended!

In Lander’s Gate, a man gains the ability to walk through the past lives of others. But resolving his own past means confronting a powerful and abusive doctor. Highly recommended!

The 2025 Harvey Chute Spotlight for Business & Finance

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Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 8

The 2025 Harvey Chute Spotlight for Business & Finance

We are delighted to spotlight these amazing business and finance book reviews for the Harvey Chute Spotlight! Got a great non-fiction book that can help others with money management? Enter by 9/30/25!

We are delighted to spotlight these amazing business and finance book reviews for the Harvey Chute Spotlight! Got a great non-fiction book that can help others with money management? Enter by 9/30/25!

Chanticleer 10 Question Interview Series with Science Fiction Author Jayson Adams – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Ares

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 4

Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 2

Chanticleer 10 Question Interview Series with Science Fiction Author Jayson Adams – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Ares

Jayson Adams sits down with Chanticleer to discuss his latest book, Ares, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Cygnus Division.

Jayson Adams sits down with Chanticleer to discuss his latest book, Ares, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Cygnus Division.