The book marketing is in full swing now.....

So, it has been awhile since I have written ....... miss me?

Here is the inside scoop - our family took a 3 day holiday to Merida as our son had an American Football game there - what a perfect excuse! I will post some pictures on my website www.SuzanneMarieBandick.com.

When we came home I had no phone line - which means no internet! Turns out the problem was with a line out on the road; that took 4 days to fix. Not a problem really - I follow the philosophy that everything happens for a reason. I used the time to plan my book marketing strategy.

I told you that in this blog I would share my self-publishing and marketing adventures so here is the start of the marketing segment:

I am spending my time right now making online contacts. Every website I look at that has anything to do with Mexico, travel, relocating, or expats - has access to people who are a target market for my book. On each site I check if they will:

• Accept articles from me ( I get to put my book info and contact information at the end).
• Will provide a reciprocal link to my site.
• Are interested in my affiliate program (I have set up to offer a 40% commission to anyone who wants to promote my book on their site). They do this through www.payloadz.com which is the company that encripts and delivers my eBook. Very cool as they track the sales and payment is made through Paypal.
• Also, do they have a forum I can join? I get to help people live their dreams and promote my book.

So, as you can see every day is very busy. I am actually really enjoying this promotional aspect, more than I thought I would. Now I just have to figure out my day so that I also have time to get my book into traditional print and work on my next book(you'll really like it). Where is that assistant?

PS. "Only in Mexico, You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico" can be purchased at www.SuzanneMarieBandick.com for only $10.95.

Announcing I have an eBook online!

Yes, you heard right. My eBook "Only in Mexico, You Say?" is online, on my website, and available for purchase now.

I feel like I have reached a marvelous place. It didn't seem so hard after all. Tonight I celebrate!

Tomorrow, I continue with my marketing plans and the process to eventually get it into print. Stay tuned for those adventures. Somehow, with this one grand achievement under my belt - all seems easier and clearer now.

PS. Why not order it now at www.SuzanneMarieBandick.com to read for yourself what all the fuss is about?

Are you finished that book yet?

So, are you finished that book yet? That would certainly be my question if I knew someone so close to having their book ready.

OK. here is the update: My book "Only in Mexico, You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico," was ready to go online last Monday. What delayed the process? I did not realize I needed to have a verified account with PayPal (the internet company who will be accepting the payments for my book on my behalf). Now, I only wait for a code to be mailed to me so that I can verify I am who I say I am, and that I live where I say I do.

My book is edited and sits in a pdf file, ready to be sold online. The cover is finished, and the cartoons and drawings are included. I will be using payloadz.com to code and deliver my book once it is ordered. They work in conjunction with with PayPal (who accepts credit cards), which is why I need to be verified.

I think I need to write another book on how to get your book online faster. I would be a good person to write it as I think I took every slow road imaginable. This would probably be caused by my belief that the joy is in the journey - not the destination! I also never want life to be dull and boring! It is amazing how you always get what you really want.

While I wait, I am setting up my newsletter and delivery method and making plans for having this book available in paperback.

My motto; life should be a daring adventure!

PS. Watch for my book to be online any day now, and check back for the continuing adventure!