tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post3458618048194019747..comments2023-08-13T07:13:45.326-05:00Comments on LK Hunsaker, Thoughts and Sketches: Marketing: Festivals and Fairs!LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-71498820508243300562010-08-04T16:50:57.715-05:002010-08-04T16:50:57.715-05:00What fun! I'm sure sharing the float with othe...What fun! I'm sure sharing the float with other authors helped the introvert within spread out a little more.<br /><br />And congrats on the #19 ranking! <br /><br />Did you get pictures of the float?Andra M.http://www.almarquardt.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-43823959814733492372010-08-01T16:33:40.338-05:002010-08-01T16:33:40.338-05:00Good for you, LK. If you try, you may fail, but yo...Good for you, LK. If you try, you may fail, but you may succeed, too. You did get your name out there, and that's what counts.Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-50618141463387870242010-07-26T16:13:50.379-05:002010-07-26T16:13:50.379-05:00Savanna, it would have been nice for you to join i...Savanna, it would have been nice for you to join in. :-) It probably was the fair atmosphere, also, and maybe just because when you're so passionate about something, you just go with your passion and ignore other things. ;-)<br /><br /><br />Steph, that's been my recent focus - my local area. Nice that I have willing assistance from my community!LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-53700824291806740262010-07-26T16:06:39.983-05:002010-07-26T16:06:39.983-05:00Francesca, yes, I'm sure that was part of it, ...Francesca, yes, I'm sure that was part of it, that it felt right, and also having such wonderful authors there with me!<br /><br /><br />Danielle, thank you, and if you do one, I hope you'll blog about it. :-)LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-45997011525337771502010-07-26T16:04:53.975-05:002010-07-26T16:04:53.975-05:00Rebecca, it was fun! Well, most of it. ;-) It loo...Rebecca, it was fun! Well, most of it. ;-) It looks like you're doing well getting your name out there, from what I've seen. It does take forever or it feels like forever. And thank you!<br /><br /><br />Linda, the short stories I used were roughly 1,000-2,000 words each, and I formatted them on half-fold pages. One used one page, printed front and back, no cover, and the other used two LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-34517705506810858522010-07-26T15:29:45.385-05:002010-07-26T15:29:45.385-05:00Loraine, thanks so much for sharing this experienc...Loraine, thanks so much for sharing this experience. I think just being out there and socializing is important. It gets your name out there locally. I'm glad you had this opportunity. Thanks for sharing. You've got some nice ideas.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-9917454187955567512010-07-26T15:27:54.262-05:002010-07-26T15:27:54.262-05:00LK, that is such a winner of an idea, everything y...LK, that is such a winner of an idea, everything you did, even if it all didn't work as well as hoped! Makes me wish I could have joined in. And, yes, I remember paper airplanes. Boys, I knew spent lots of time perfecting theirs to fly faster and better.<br /><br />I used to attend the Renn faire because I just adored being in that atmosphere. Now, I'm too far away. <br />One time I Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-64629924493437619562010-07-26T09:28:52.748-05:002010-07-26T09:28:52.748-05:00Loraine, thanks for sharing this experience. Great...Loraine, thanks for sharing this experience. Great ideas--and I'm glad you had a good time. That's really important, too! I never thought of doing fairs or festivals before--I'll have to add that to my list of smart ideas.DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-6605925429987363292010-07-26T02:06:48.172-05:002010-07-26T02:06:48.172-05:00What a lovely idea, and what a wonderful experienc...What a lovely idea, and what a wonderful experience this must have been. I can SO relate to worrying about your racing pulse and the state/colour of your cheeks because in times of stress my entire body turns bright red, so it just goes to show how right this must have felt for you. I'm proud of you :)<br /><br />Love the paper planes idea, too!<br />xx FrancescaFrancesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-14918175498348403572010-07-26T01:42:32.163-05:002010-07-26T01:42:32.163-05:00We've just had a carnival in my town - tho I w...We've just had a carnival in my town - tho I was away this year and missed it - but it attracts lots of people. I've never 'seen' how to use it to my advantage, but the idea of getting my name out with free excerpts is good. How long were these free reads? As in how many pages - the physical thing to hand out?<br /><br />LindaLinda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-45402327519027640512010-07-25T23:29:53.094-05:002010-07-25T23:29:53.094-05:00Hi LK,
Sounds like a fun day, with or without a lo...Hi LK,<br />Sounds like a fun day, with or without a lot of sales. And you did get your name out there which I need to bite the bullet and do more of too. LOL The paper planes were a new idea and a way of recycling. Can't imagine wearing long dresses and petticoats and sweaters in the 90 degree heat, though.<br />Congrats on your ranking at SW.<br />Way to go!!!Rebecca J Vickeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546468496288447253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-5129846133376654682010-07-25T19:45:26.740-05:002010-07-25T19:45:26.740-05:00Celia, amazing, isn't it? Just proves you can ...Celia, amazing, isn't it? Just proves you can if you think you can. ;-) But also, I'm getting pretty comfortable in my new town.<br /><br />Thank you!LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-74141654762749040472010-07-25T19:44:27.105-05:002010-07-25T19:44:27.105-05:00Margaret, LOL! Well, the first one I threw was at ...Margaret, LOL! Well, the first one I threw was at the beginning where a police officer was standing to make sure no one tried to drive through, and he said, "That's littering." Oops. ;-)<br /><br />Can you start something like that? Any other authors in your area? I would guess there are.LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-52598254917751324692010-07-25T19:36:40.723-05:002010-07-25T19:36:40.723-05:00LORAINE--I'm so glad I didn't pass this up...LORAINE--I'm so glad I didn't pass this up. You? The quiet author, who is a bit of an introvert, riding on a float in a costume? I cannot imagine. Good for you. This is the first time I've ever heard of authors promoting by riding on a float. I bet this has never happened. The paper airplanes were a stroke of genius. Congratulations on your sales. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-51468301818156605282010-07-25T17:41:01.692-05:002010-07-25T17:41:01.692-05:00Hi Loraine,
Sounds wonderful. I can remember the p...Hi Loraine,<br />Sounds wonderful. I can remember the paper planes too, we used tomake them in class at school then when the teacher's back was turned aimed them at him. The flaot sounds like a good idea. You have got a great philosphy, have fun there and if you sell a book, well it is a bonus. Wish they would have something like this where I live.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.com