Reviews | Terri Ann Leidich

Reviews for Book Marketing for Authors

(by Terri Ann Leidich and Julie Bromley)

5 stars. “An excellent resource for writers. A recommended purchase for nonfiction collections where writing craft books are popular.”

– Mischa Thrace (Librarian), for NetGalley

5 stars. “A book that I will constantly refer to as an author. It has all the material that I need to market my books.”

– Mary Hawkes, for NetGalley

“An excellent guide for those ready to market the book. Lots of ideas that educate the writer on an area of sales that many would have assumed that they wouldn’t have to think about, especially those with traditional publishers. Nonetheless, it is an excellent book with simple and concise steps to achieve the results that you are looking for. A must have for the writing reference shelf.”

– Brandi Clark (Educator), for NetGalley

“I read Book Marketing for Authors: Get Read, Get Set, Succeed! (Terri Ann Leidich and Julie Bromley), and as the author of a number of books already I was pleased and surprised to discover some new tactics to try for my next book launch. I took a page of notes and while that means there is more work ahead of me, I think I’ll have a solid plan drawn from their advice. The book has elements that are US-centric and therefore less useful to non-US readers, but there was still plenty that would apply to authors from anywhere, and lots of tips for how to leverage social media and the internet more broadly to earn followers and fans. Practical, up-to-date advice for self-published and traditionally published authors, whether you have only an ebook or print book as well.”

– Elizabeth Harrin, for NetGalley

“BOOK MARKETING FOR AUTHORS gives a nice, thorough overview of how to build a lasting career as an author. From defining your brand to building a network to placing ads, one can find all the pieces that make up how to get a book to its ideal readers and how to get those readers to return for the next book. This book includes both traditional publishing and independent publishing, but I think indie authors would get more use from it. It doesn’t delve too much into detail on many topics, but it’s a solid, comprehensive place to start that will point you toward various avenues to pursue in greater detail.”

– Daniel Hurst, for NetGalley

5 stars. “Most marketing books aimed at authors and writers are somewhere along the lines of “I Sold 40 Million Copies And You Can Too!” They feel like infomercials and they have no useful information for the average author.

This book is the opposite of that in every way. I would highly recommend this book to writers and authors, regardless of where they are in their publishing journey, but especially self published authors. The book is written in an approachable way, and includes specific steps that writers and authors can take to strengthen their book marketing. The book doesn’t offer instant success, instead reminding the reader that it’s a marathon. The book covers a wide range of topics, from author websites to launch events to social media. And best of all, the focus is on being creative and on enjoying the process – taking a lot of fear out of it.

I’m pleased that this book was written for authors – the language doesn’t talk down to authors but still meets them where they are in the process. I really enjoyed this read.”

– Natasha Glen, for NetGalley

5 stars. “I recommend this!

I was curious about this book, as I have a background in marketing, and am a fiction author. It’s inspirational, and provides useful tips.

Regardless of whether you’re an indie published author or traditionally published author, you are responsible for engaging in promotion of your work. This book provides the philosophy behind your author brand decision making, considering your book as a product and strategies for promoting your books.”

— Gemma Johns, for NetGalley

5 stars. “…Terri clearly knows her stuff and doesn’t beat about the bush getting to the point. In punctuated precise prose each point is posited! Next! Except each of her bulleted points is a big idea. Terri understands her audience better than they know themselves. I kept thinking where does she get all her brilliant ideas from? Because there are no sources quoted, and then I remembered how many books are on her publisher’s roll. This book is the result of millions of conversations with first-time unpublished authors and Terri knows the answer before they’ve asked the question. Terri is also a visionary and knows where they really want to go after they get to where they think they want to go. This book has more layers than onions around a Frenchman’s neck! When you think you’ve got the point, the next bullet opens a trap-door to a secret deeper layer. I had to stop myself researching her points for my next book because I was only a third of the way through, and wanted to finish the book, and settled for highlighting.”

— Mark Holmes (Educator), for NetGalley

“A must read for all writers or authors, whether they publish traditionally or independently. It expresses very well all the axes that authors must consider in order to promote their books and all the options that are available nowadays.”

— Savannah Avila, for NetGalley

“This is a good resource for any writer who wants to get their work published. The advice is practical and relevant, with several tips on how to market yourself in the digital world and leverage social platforms. Finding and working with a publisher or self-publishing is really daunting, and the work doesn’t end there; people need to buy your book. How do you get people to want to read what you’ve written? Having steps laid out in front of you is really helpful. I found the book well organized and easy to follow.”

— Elizabeth Green (Educator), for NetGalley

5 stars. “A challenge has made writers to learn how to be authors. In this book, it tells them ways to be successful. They will have to market their books after it is published. It is helpful by telling them what essentials they need tdo before publishing it, After your book is published, the author needs to establish a marketing plan that gives the book the necessary attention so buyers won’t forget to buy it!

It is written clearly so the author will know what to do. It has given me insight to that part of a book’s marketing that I never thought about. I think that this book would be excellent for first-time authors to read to be successful seeing their book get sold.”

— Susan Mahaffey, for NetGalley

5 stars. “What a great resource to go to when you finally write that book and now you wonder….”what’s next?’
Getting published is one thing, but getting recognized is another feat in itself and I feel that this book gives you a solid direction on how to do it on your own.”

— Charity Elliot, for NetGalley

“Have you written a book and don’t know how to promote it? This book gives you great ideas and step-by-step advice on marketing it. Authors should always play a part in marketing their own works. And this book is a huge help!”

— Kate Grigg (Librarian), for NetGalley

“As someone attempting to write a novel, I was eager to read this book and hopefully take away some relevant advice about the process. I’ve always agreed with the author’s statement that writing and marketing books are two entirely different things, and I loved the insight into how to succeed at the marketing aspect.”
—Danielle Dickinson, NetGalley
5 stars. “BOOK MARKETING FOR AUTHORS by Terri Ann Leidich and Julie Bromley is fantastic! Written by book professionals who understand what it takes for a book to find its audience. It’s a fast read that is jam packed full of the advice that authors need to market their books. I think that this book is an essential tool for writing your marketing plan. It will help the writer working on their non-fiction book proposal to assess what they’re doing now & what they need to add to their activities. It will help the independently published authors and authors who understand that they need to do everything they can to get their book sold and into the hands of potential readers. This book is so helpful, writers could simply use it to help generate ideas that make sense for them to execute. The book is broken down into three sections: Get Ready. Get Set. Succeed.
It starts with: Treating Your Book as a Business; Building Your Author Brand; Growing Your Audience; Creating a Website; Building Your Social Media Platform.
Then it includes: Creating a Marketing Plan; The Internet Can Be Your Best Friend; Book Reviews & Endorsements; The Power of Amazon; Marketing vs. Advertising; BookBub; Book Signings or Readings; Building Your Fan Base; Publicity.
It concludes: Finding Success as an Author; Book Clubs & Reading Groups; Bookseller Associations; Award Entries; Ongoing Marketing; Keeping Your Boots on the Ground.”
—Carolyn G. Curtis, NetGalley
5 stars. “After reading ‘Book Marketing for Authors: Get Read, Get Set, Succeed!’ by Terri Ann Leidich and Julie Bromley, I was pleasantly surprised to discover some fresh tactics to incorporate into my upcoming book launch. As someone who has authored multiple books already, it’s not often that I come across new and valuable insights, but this book delivered.I diligently took notes, and although it means I have some extra work ahead of me, I am confident that I now possess a solid plan derived from the wealth of advice provided by the authors. While I did notice that certain aspects of the book are geared towards a U.S. audience, which might be less useful for non-U.S. readers, there was still an abundance of universally applicable strategies. The book offers a treasure trove of tips on how to effectively harness the power of social media and the internet to build a dedicated following and fanbase.What I particularly appreciated about this book is its practicality and timeliness. It caters to both self-published and traditionally published authors, regardless of whether they have an ebook or a print book. In today’s ever-evolving landscape of book marketing, having access to up-to-date advice like this is invaluable. I would highly recommend this book to fellow authors looking to elevate their marketing strategies and reach a broader audience.”
—Karin H., NetGalley

Reviews for From a Grieving Mother’s Heart

From a Grieving Mother’s Heart5 Stars. “From a Grieving Mother’s Heart by Terri Ann Leidich is a mother’s journal after the death of her son. What does one feel when awakened with a telephone call that informs her that her son has been in an accident? Only twenty years old, Terri’s son’s short life was ended while on a trip to McDonald’s, thus beginning his mother’s grief. From having to say goodbye, to the funeral, to the days that lay ahead, Terri’s life was changed. Yes, she believes in God and knows her son is in a better place, but she can’t help question why God chose to take her son from her. From celebrating his birthday with friends, to visiting his grave as often as possible, to wondering how the man who hit her son got away with the things he has done, Terri has a hard time living with her grief even though the rest of the family moves on. Through ups and downs, pain and laughter, she manages to get through it.

This is a powerful story in which the author takes the reader on a journey of struggling with the grief that has left her heart with an empty space. Only someone who has gone through such an ordeal can understand what she went through. With such beautiful poetry throughout the book, one cannot help but feel the torment and grief that the mother went through. If you know someone who has gone through this, then I would highly recommend this book as a gift. Not only will this help her to survive, as did Terri, it will make her whole again. It’s a beautiful book.”

– Lynn F. for Readers’ Favorite

“This book is a wonder! Even though it addresses a tough subject, the writer takes you on a real, raw, and honest journey through grief. Only someone who has actually walked that road can truly understand the feelings, emotions, and pain that come with it. Ms.Leidich shares her real emotions throughout the ordeal of losing her son and how her life changed. What a great read!”

– Amazon Review

“I have started reading your book, From A Grieving Mother’s Heart… so powerful, Terri! I have to read it in small doses. It takes me right back to the day. It’s like I read a day, and then I have to stop and write for awhile. I have a hard time describing how it moves me. It is difficult but in a good way. It makes me want to travel back in time and wrap my arms around you to comfort you and myself. It says to me that I am not alone, and there is someone out there who experienced and felt everything I have. WOW… It is just powerful the way it affects me.”

– Amazon Review

“Beautifully written heartbreaking look into a grieving mother’s heart! Definitely a tear jerker. I personally have not lost a child but lost both parents. One at age 11 and the other at age 20. I remember how hard it was and how different coping with each one was. I can only imagine the pain you must have gone through and still do on a daily basis. I know even to this day the smallest thing triggers a memory from so many years ago. I think anyone that reads this book will be deeply moved by it and I wish the author the strength and love to cope on a daily basis! Thank you so much for sharing your heart and feelings!”

– Leslie Kraft for NetGalley

 

Reviews for For a Grieving Heart

For a Grieving Heart5 Stars. “Terri Ann Leidich takes the anguish of losing her son and pours her heart out in a series of poems that are poignant and raw. Photos face each page of writing, obviously chosen carefully to coincide with the mood of the words.

Each poem has the pulse of her mood, her thoughts, her emotions as she struggles through the grief and loss of her youngest son’s tragic and abrupt death. As each poem progresses, Mrs. Leidich draws the reader in.

This book was written as a tool for others who have lost a loved one. In the front is a page where To From and Date are provided as an intimate touch that will make it a personal gift to the receiver, something they can keep and cherish.

Having lost my own grandfather just last year, it was easy to fall in to the waves of invisible tears, the heartbreaking sense of void and the strength of coming to terms with it all.

I found myself revisiting the phases of the last year, identifying the cause, dealing with the loss, not wanting to let go, letting go and finally accepting. The words she has written are sometimes simple and few, but the power of those words are tremendous! Only a person who has lost a loved one can understand or get to the heart of another who has lost a loved one.

This poetry collection is an intimate, thoughtful and respectful treasure that will be appreciated by many for years to come. Thank you, Terri Ann Leidich, for sharing. The world is better for your insight.”

– Brenda B. for Readers Favorite

“I love this gift book. I recently had a friend who lost a loved one and I gave her this book, and she can’t stop thanking me. The beautiful poetry and gorgeous pictures work so well together. Even though the subject is grief, reading through this book brings a kind of peace. I would really think about buying this book for people you know who are grieving!”

– Amazon Review

“This book is a wonder! Even though it addresses a tough subject, the writer takes you on a real, raw and honest journey through grief. Only someone who has actually walked that road can truly understand the feelings, emotions and pain that come with it. Ms.Leidich shares her real emotions throughout the ordeal of losing her son and how her life changed. What a great read!”

– Amazon Review

“If I had to use one word to describe this book it would be ‘powerful’. This review comes from the heart of a greiving mother as I have also lost a child. Terri’s journey through her first year is a difficult one, but one I am familiar with. It has provided for me a comfort knowing that I am not alone on my journey, or in my experiences. It has inspired me and given me hope that I will not only survive this, but find a way to be whole again.”

– Amazon Review

“An intimate, thoughtful and respectful treasure.”

– Amazon Review