Category Archives: Book Promotion

Books – now on Kindle

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Kelly Martin

Personally as an “old school” reader I prefer to do my casual enjoyment reading from a good paper book. However, I know all you kids with your new fangled “Internet” and computer toys like have the latest gadgets. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Another Up and Coming Author

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Kelly Martin

Let me tell you the about the joys of social networking. No, this isn’t a diatribe about a “heated debate” on the internet, or some social faux pas which landed me in a sticky mess (although I’ve had more than … Continue reading →

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Gen Con Indianapolis

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Kelly Martin

This is a post to remind people that Gen Con Indianapolis is coming up soon starting on Thursday August 4 through Sunday August 7 in 2011. I will be selling both of my novels The Lucky Cricket and Thomas the … Continue reading →

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The Lucky Cricket – At the Printers

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Kelly Martin

This is an update to announce the first book in the Tales from the Reading Dragon Inn series is at the printer, and should be available to the general market in August 2011.  I have the publishers proof copy in … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Comicon

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kelly Martin

 I just got back from Pittsburgh Comicon yesterday evening and I want to say I had a great time. I’m linking some of my photos from the convention here – (photos). I spent my time at Pittsburgh Comicon sharing a booth … Continue reading →

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A dialog with Dan Simmons

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Kelly Martin

I am not afraid to admit that one of the many inspirational authors for me over the years has been Dan Simmons.  We don’t always share the same general interests beyond writing, but I have no problem remarking that his … Continue reading →

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Promotional Gear

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kelly Martin

I’ve been working this week on gear for dressing up my booth and myself for making appearances at Cons, Shows, and Signings.  As such I have on order a vinyl banner and some polo shirts with embroidered company logos.  See … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Author’s Exchange

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Kelly Martin

If any West Virginia based authors are interested, I have an amazon.com associates store (aka “astore”) set-up to sell my book.  I am offering to list any of your works available through amazon.com on my “astore” under the West Virginia … Continue reading →

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Sale prices!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Kelly Martin

Both http://www.amazon.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com have dropped the price of Thomas the Poisoner Tales from the Reading Dragon Inn from my publisher suggested cover price of $10.99 down to $9.89.  That’s a savings of $1.10 or 10%.  This is a good … Continue reading →

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Book Front Cover

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Kelly Martin

This is the front cover of my book as seen on http://www.Amazon.com. The design and texture work is done by me as well as the photography.  As you can see, I am not an expert at any of these things, … Continue reading →

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