tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post2057006704863415949..comments2024-02-25T10:47:13.049-05:00Comments on Susanna Leonard Hill: Self-Publishing Mini-Series - Meet Suzanne McGovern (And A Giveaway!)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-37935343153780218202012-06-25T06:24:34.621-04:002012-06-25T06:24:34.621-04:00Glad you found it interesting, Julie.Glad you found it interesting, Julie.Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-9460826562245855412012-06-24T15:53:33.988-04:002012-06-24T15:53:33.988-04:00Wow! Great information here! Kudos to Suzanne for ...Wow! Great information here! Kudos to Suzanne for staying true to her story.Julie Hedlundhttp://www.writeupmylife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-83099288261985860732012-06-24T06:04:11.553-04:002012-06-24T06:04:11.553-04:00So glad you enjoyed the interview, Reena!So glad you enjoyed the interview, Reena!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-78178367682049362922012-06-23T23:12:21.355-04:002012-06-23T23:12:21.355-04:00Hi Cathy -- In answer to your question, yes, I wo...Hi Cathy -- In answer to your question, yes, I would absolutely consider working with a publisher or agent in the future. In fact, I might still choose to push the existing books this way one day. Always ideal to have options... I've printed the books in small quantities, so I could always hand them over if the right opportunity presented itself. Net, wherever you have success, go for it!Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-42796238279462664522012-06-23T20:46:16.840-04:002012-06-23T20:46:16.840-04:00Wonderful interview. I love your candid responses,...Wonderful interview. I love your candid responses, Suzanne. I do like the increased shelf-life of the self-publishing route. In traditional, books have about 3 months to make it big before distributors start pulling them from the shelf, publishers move on to the next "hopefully" best seller.<br /><br />Like you said, whenever you decide (as an indie publisher) to put your all into marketing, your books will be there for you, waiting to be discovered.<br /><br />It reminds me of books written by traditional authors years ago, to be discovered by readers after being made into a movie.Reena Jacobshttp://twitter.com/ReenaJacobsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-89538458269692522462012-06-23T13:24:41.798-04:002012-06-23T13:24:41.798-04:00So glad you liked it, Renee! And really there'...So glad you liked it, Renee! And really there's just so much info, it's hard to make it shorter :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-49169250126482930232012-06-23T13:23:11.199-04:002012-06-23T13:23:11.199-04:00Great question, Cathy! i hope Suzanne gets a chan...Great question, Cathy! i hope Suzanne gets a chance to check in and answer it!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-19417531720802833832012-06-23T10:49:42.662-04:002012-06-23T10:49:42.662-04:00Great interview Suzanne - I learned a great deal! ...Great interview Suzanne - I learned a great deal! Here's my question: Given your success in self-publishing, would you consider approaching a traditional publisher for future manuscripts? Do you think a conventionally published<br />book could have trickle-down (or up!) marketing benefits for your Gator series? <br /><br />I'll bet my Gracie and Liam would enjoy adding the Gator series to their libraries. Thanks!Cathy Mealeyhttp://bildebok.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-76042528858599045092012-06-23T10:27:10.765-04:002012-06-23T10:27:10.765-04:00Excellent, wonderful, fabulous! I've been look...Excellent, wonderful, fabulous! I've been looking into self-pubbing options myself, so this was timely and valuable. Suzanne, congrats for taking matters into your own hands and being clear about what was most important to you. Looks like it paid off, and I hope you find the time to promote. <br /><br />Of COURSE I'd love the books for my little twins! :)<br /><br />Susanna, thanks for this series. Looking forward to the rest ... and you can probably tell by my own blog that I LIKE long posts. :)Renee LaTulippehttp://www.nowaterriver.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-9841594159565970062012-06-23T07:26:56.428-04:002012-06-23T07:26:56.428-04:00Glad you enjoyed the post! I'm sure your clas...Glad you enjoyed the post! I'm sure your classroom would enjoy the books :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-67693559073736487512012-06-23T07:26:55.647-04:002012-06-23T07:26:55.647-04:00So glad you enjoyed it, Pat!So glad you enjoyed it, Pat!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-2418407825893381222012-06-23T07:26:55.390-04:002012-06-23T07:26:55.390-04:00So glad you enjoyed the interview, Loni. There...So glad you enjoyed the interview, Loni. There's a lot to learn! And it's fun to have a collection of signed books no matter how old you are :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-39843646266756866152012-06-23T07:18:52.111-04:002012-06-23T07:18:52.111-04:00Maybe we'll have you over to guest post for th...Maybe we'll have you over to guest post for those who write for older readers once you've gotten to the finish line with your project, Cally!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-68325394215789478802012-06-23T07:04:16.915-04:002012-06-23T07:04:16.915-04:00Oops, please pardon typos -- I blame the jet lag!Oops, please pardon typos -- I blame the jet lag!Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-7899711707558997732012-06-23T07:02:28.289-04:002012-06-23T07:02:28.289-04:00Hello Friends! Suzanne here -- back from (day) bue...Hello Friends! Suzanne here -- back from (day) bueinss travel. Thanks so much for your positive reactions to the books and enthusiastic support. It's feedback like yours that keeps me committed to my little (ad)venture, despite the challenges. I'll check in later for any questions. Meanwhile, thanks again!Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-39716933281502964302012-06-22T20:11:16.813-04:002012-06-22T20:11:16.813-04:00Enjoyed the interview ladies. I know Donna Jo Nap...Enjoyed the interview ladies. I know Donna Jo Napoli left traditional publishing, started her own publishing company, and does all of the above. She has been very successfull and has a following. I applaud you for your effort -- I am not so brave. Nice to meet another journalist -- I enjoyed writing columns, features and public affairs issues over reporting. Found my way into public relations/community relations. Wish you the best of luck.Tiltonphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-7536914920849623542012-06-22T18:57:37.580-04:002012-06-22T18:57:37.580-04:00Great interview. I really enjoyed hearing about th...Great interview. I really enjoyed hearing about the self publishing process for picture books. Hope you find time to write some more, Suzanne. :-)Cally Jacksonhttp://twitter.com/callyjacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-27281279420679054592012-06-22T15:54:25.062-04:002012-06-22T15:54:25.062-04:00Good post. I'd like the books for myself to u...Good post. I'd like the books for myself to use in my 2nd grade classroom in NC. Thanks!<br />susanlulu@yahoo.comsusanlulunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-18095831331538929382012-06-22T14:59:52.198-04:002012-06-22T14:59:52.198-04:00Yummy! Danishes! Thanks *chomp chomp*
I love the...Yummy! Danishes! Thanks *chomp chomp*<br /><br /> I love the idea of self publishing. Now, more than ever before, it can become a reality for so many of us. There are so many avenues and tools via the internet! I like what was said about contracts with the illustrator. It makes sense to have one for the protection of both the author and the illustrator. I also liked how Suzanne was so honest about the reality of it. That it was a lot of hard work, but worth it for the feeling of accomplishment.<br />This was such an enjoyable read. Thank you so much!<br /><br />As for the contest, the books would be for me *blush*. I have a huge collection of children's books and would love to add more. :DLoni Edwardshttp://twitter.com/LoniEdwardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-10346978179312675022012-06-22T13:14:45.345-04:002012-06-22T13:14:45.345-04:00Isn't he cute? And the real Gator is so hands...Isn't he cute? And the real Gator is so handsome! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-91386524306972045652012-06-22T13:13:43.538-04:002012-06-22T13:13:43.538-04:00Glad you liked it Erik!Glad you liked it Erik!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-54427085940680560592012-06-22T13:12:11.652-04:002012-06-22T13:12:11.652-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Vivian. I think...I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Vivian. I think it's terrific that all four of you had some similar things to say but a lot of different things, which is nice for readers and for you guys - that you can learn from each other. Self-publishing is a big undertaking and for those of us who haven't attempted it in can seem intimidating, so I'm sure we're all grateful to be able to learn from you!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-88646002842421895962012-06-22T13:09:38.281-04:002012-06-22T13:09:38.281-04:00What an awesome rocking horse! And Emma sounds li...What an awesome rocking horse! And Emma sounds like the perfect recipient for these wonderful stories :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-86441888624968032882012-06-22T13:07:35.342-04:002012-06-22T13:07:35.342-04:00You made me laugh! - thank goodness because he'...You made me laugh! - thank goodness because he's 30 :) Glad you're enjoying the series so far. These four authors have been so incredibly generous with their time and expertise - there's a lot to look forward to in addition to Suzanne's.Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-26228956751565460282012-06-22T13:05:31.622-04:002012-06-22T13:05:31.622-04:00Watch what you say about mares, Robyn! Mine was t...Watch what you say about mares, Robyn! Mine was the absolute best!!! Beautiful, kind, a great jumper, and full of character. Also, apparently, an omnivore - she once at an orange out of someone's hand, and also a hotdog :) Glad you enjoyed the interview! The marketing is hard, and in addition to anything else Suzanne has to add I'll let you in on a little secret - Vivian's interview Monday has a lot of marketing info.Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com