You have your book club in place. The group has a steady group of folks that are getting together and sharing. Meetings are getting predictable. What special thing can you offer?
How about inviting an author to speak with you about one of the favorite reads this year?
No budget?
No worries!
With modern technology it's easier than ever to get an author to your book club meeting. If you're technically savvy, invite an author via Skype. You can chat and see each other :) If not, speaker phone is the next best thing.
You'll be surprised that most authors are thrilled to give you the gift of their time for a 30 minute or 60 minute book club visit. Many will even forward some bookmarks or trinkets to share at the meeting.
So go for it. Invite an author to visit with you!
I can promise when my books hit a shelf I'll be happy to provide book club questions, share a call with you and your club, and forward fun giveaways. If you'd like to stay connected on my progress toward publication, just go to www.NancyNaigle.com and click on the Contact tab. You can sign up (or even unsubscribe) right there.
Until that day comes --- I'm thinking of you and wishing you great fun and new memories at your Book Club Meetings.
Nancy
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Something a little lighter - for a change of pace
Hi Folks
It's August and that means the summer is coming to an end, parents are getting their kids ready for school, and the rest of us are praying for a little relief in the weather.
With busy schedules, and balancing everything we wanted to get done over the summer, why not switch things up in your next BOOK CLUB meeting?
Find an eBook that you can download for $5 or less (Amazon has some shorts for just 49cents!!) and bring a little inspiration and motivation to the table.
Here's what I found to share. At just over 100 pages it's a very slim volume to have handy, or you can download it for just $5. It's a collection of short stories, blurbs and poetry inspired by the Bible. The one that caught my attention right out of the gate was the one on WORKING TOO MUCH. Do you resemble that remark, too?
So, share a little wisdom, and inspiration with your friends and make it an affordable meeting that will be lite and no-stress. I recommend having a couple dozen assorted Doughnuts for this meeting. (My favorite are good old Krispy Kreme glaze if you pop 'em in the microwave for just a few seconds. YUM)
Here's the link to Twelve is for more than just Doughnuts
by Phyllis Johnson
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/twelve-is-for-more-than-doughnuts/7474085
Have fun!
It's August and that means the summer is coming to an end, parents are getting their kids ready for school, and the rest of us are praying for a little relief in the weather.
With busy schedules, and balancing everything we wanted to get done over the summer, why not switch things up in your next BOOK CLUB meeting?
Find an eBook that you can download for $5 or less (Amazon has some shorts for just 49cents!!) and bring a little inspiration and motivation to the table.
Here's what I found to share. At just over 100 pages it's a very slim volume to have handy, or you can download it for just $5. It's a collection of short stories, blurbs and poetry inspired by the Bible. The one that caught my attention right out of the gate was the one on WORKING TOO MUCH. Do you resemble that remark, too?
So, share a little wisdom, and inspiration with your friends and make it an affordable meeting that will be lite and no-stress. I recommend having a couple dozen assorted Doughnuts for this meeting. (My favorite are good old Krispy Kreme glaze if you pop 'em in the microwave for just a few seconds. YUM)
Here's the link to Twelve is for more than just Doughnuts
by Phyllis Johnson
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/twelve-is-for-more-than-doughnuts/7474085
Have fun!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Book Club Summer Swap
Looking for a little something new to stir things up at your next book club meeting? I've got a fun idea.
Aside from the book of the month that you've all read and loved or hated --- bring a favorite summer read from your dusty bookshelf. Throw them all in a pile and either blindly take turns drawing or do a swap with them. That game where you pick a gift, and someone can steal your book or pick a new one is always a fun way to swap. If they steal yours your stuck with theirs.
Fun-fun-fun and a great way to add a new author to your list. Some of my favorite authors have come out of happy accidents just like this.
Swappin' Summer Fun!
Nancy
Aside from the book of the month that you've all read and loved or hated --- bring a favorite summer read from your dusty bookshelf. Throw them all in a pile and either blindly take turns drawing or do a swap with them. That game where you pick a gift, and someone can steal your book or pick a new one is always a fun way to swap. If they steal yours your stuck with theirs.
Fun-fun-fun and a great way to add a new author to your list. Some of my favorite authors have come out of happy accidents just like this.
Swappin' Summer Fun!
Nancy
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