Back to today's post... I'd like your opinion. Don't you think it'd be nice if someone were to charter a bus for a group of authors to tour together for 2-3 weeks one summer? I think readers would be more apt to show up at an event where (for example) six authors arrived together to talk about their novels instead of one, don't you? I also think it'd be easier to get media exposure. All we have to do is round up six authors who could get along for 2-3 weeks. Hmmm... sounds like it also might make a good reality show, don't you think?
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wouldn't it be nice?
I've been busy fulfilling a commitment I made to sponsor a writing competition, including teaching creative writing to a group of teenagers. After yesterday, the teaching part of that commitment is now done. Whew! I also finally activated my dormant facebook page after letting it sit for a year with nothing on it and now plan to stay active here and there as well (gulp) so stop by if you're on facebook -- I'd love to see you!
Back to today's post... I'd like your opinion. Don't you think it'd be nice if someone were to charter a bus for a group of authors to tour together for 2-3 weeks one summer? I think readers would be more apt to show up at an event where (for example) six authors arrived together to talk about their novels instead of one, don't you? I also think it'd be easier to get media exposure. All we have to do is round up six authors who could get along for 2-3 weeks. Hmmm... sounds like it also might make a good reality show, don't you think?
Back to today's post... I'd like your opinion. Don't you think it'd be nice if someone were to charter a bus for a group of authors to tour together for 2-3 weeks one summer? I think readers would be more apt to show up at an event where (for example) six authors arrived together to talk about their novels instead of one, don't you? I also think it'd be easier to get media exposure. All we have to do is round up six authors who could get along for 2-3 weeks. Hmmm... sounds like it also might make a good reality show, don't you think?
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Laughing at the reality show - gawd, can you imagine?
That would be a wild thought, wouldn't it? !
Save a seat on the bus for me.
I think it's brilliant and everyone could buy that years books as presents and for their own libraries.
I think it'd be a festival on wheels.
Copyright it Hols.
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Me three lol!
Ooooh, I luv luv luv this idea!
Authors on wheels. I'm first in line at that reading.
What a novel idea!
It's been done! A couple times, I believe. I don't remember the team of writers, but I remember it happening in two different genres, hearing stories of how fun and crazy it was, and how successful it was.
It's a great idea, Holly!
I think that's a great idea to charter the bus with different authors. You'd also have a ton of fun, too!
I think it's a great idea Holly. And it's nice to see you on Facebook.
That's a great idea, probably a cost saver for the publishers as well.
I've heard of that too, actually. Line up your authors and go for it.
I'll follow the bus in my old Jeep. Any other smokers are happy to join, plus we'd have extra wheels if there was an emergency or something. :)
Sounds like it'd be a blast!
If you ever do this let me know! I'd make a great groupie -- AND I'D BE WILLING TO DRIVE THE BUS!
Nice to see you on facebook.
How's the new novel going?
You mean six women authors on a bus or would you mix in a few men as well? You might have to if yah wanna keep the cat fights to a minimum!
I can even supply the bus - and driver!
I think that would be fabulous...and hysterical. If you decide to include a memoirist, count me in!
Count me in! I'll leave a trail of chocolate covered mac nuts in our wake ...
Hugs,
Mia
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