Saturday, May 4, 2013

BOOK GIVEAWAY: To self-publish or not to self-publish, that is the question
by Brenda Janowitz

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO NIRUKA FOR WINNING!!

There's been so much talk these days about self-publishing.  Haven't heard about it?  Well, you can check it out here or here.  And it's something I've been thinking about for a while.  Ever since my imprint closed (RIP, Red Dress Ink!!) and I got the rights back to my first two novels, I've been thinking: what do I do now?!

Last summer, I sold my third novel in a two-book deal to St. Martin's, so there wasn't much time to think about it.  My third novel, RECIPE FOR A HAPPY LIFE, comes out July 2nd and in anticipation of the launch, I've decided to do something I never thought I'd do.

I'm going to release SCOT ON THE ROCKS and JACK WITH A TWIST myself.  Now, I know what you're thinking-- it's easy to do since the books were already acquired, edited, and then copyedited to within an inch of their life.  And you'd be right.  The books are ready to go.  I read over them and made a few tiny tweaks here and there, but the truth is, all I really had to do was to format them for e-readers, get new covers and then hit "publish."  Easy as that.

So, I reached out to the fabulous Malena Lott over at Athena Buzz (seriously, how gorgeous are her covers?!) and voila!, she created an amazing new cover for SCOT!!


And man, do I love this new cover!  I think it really conveys the sense of fun and romance that are the heart of the book.  I'll be publishing SCOT sometime this week (with JACK to follow closely on its heels) and I'm really excited about this new journey!

So, tell me about your thoughts on self-publishing.  Are you for it?  Against it?  Have you tried it yourself?  I want to hear everything!!

Leave a comment below and be entered to win a free Kindle copy of SCOT ON THE ROCKS!!  Winners will be announced next Thursday, May 9th.  Leave your email addy so I know where to reach you!



I’m the author of SCOT ON THE ROCKS and JACK WITH A TWIST, now in the process of being re-released by yours truly. My third novel, RECIPE FOR A HAPPY LIFE, will be published by St. Martin's on July 2, 2013. My work’s also appeared in the New York Post and Publisher’s Weekly. You can find me at brendajanowitz.com or on Twitter at @BrendaJanowitz.

18 comments:

  1. Great giveaway

    tainalatina1980@yahoo.com

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    1. Thanks, Niurka! Doncha love free book contests?!

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  2. I love when authors re-publish their "backlist" because it's the perfect way to find new readers! And I think it's a testament to an author today when you HAVE a backlist! Congratulations!

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    1. Thanks, Amy!! I am so excited! And nervous. But mainly excited!! (I think!)

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  3. Self-publishing is awesome in my opinion, you can do what you want! Though I really do miss RDI! They had so many great authors, including you! I miss it so much that I started an online reading group on GoodReads for RDI Fans. :) We've read both Scot and Jack and loved them! Can't wait for your new book!

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    1. Thanks, Stacy! I'm so honored!! RDI was the best, wasn't it?! I miss them, too!

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  4. I'm all for self-publishing. A great story is a great story, no matter which way it gets into the market.

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  5. I'm a reader, not a writer, but I do applaud those who step out and self-publish. I only ask that the quality be there.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  6. Great post. I just received the rights back on my first two books as well. I plan to do the same. I'd be interested in knowing how this works for you.
    Wishing you the best of luck on all three!

    Ann

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    1. Thanks, Ann!! And congratulations to you, too!!

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  7. Enjoyed this, Brenda, and the new cover is great! I can't wait to see how this goes, and congrats on selling the two new novels!

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