I love being an author. It’s all about where your characters lead you. I start with a general idea. As the story unfolds, I type as fast as I can in hopes I keep up with my characters. They have had me jotting on napkins, making notes while I’m waiting in a line, and waking me up in the middle of the night. The hard part is always the ending. My characters live with me and when I reach the end of the story, it is hard to say goodbye. Sometimes, I let the story sit for a few days to make sure I’m okay with them leaving home to get published. Kind of like when you kids move out. LOL
I enjoy my grandchildren, and the time I share with them. They make me smile with their antics. I like to quilt, crochet, knit and sew. Cooking and baking are occasional itches I scratch. The rest of the time, they are necessary evils. LOL.
My greatest support comes from my husband. He has been my sounding board for all my stories. My daughters are also a great support to me. I couldn’t do it without my family.
Virginia Barlow’s recent release is the paranormal romance, The Witch of Rathborne Castle.
You can visit Virginia’s website at https://www.virginia-barlow.com or connect with her on Twitter, Goodreads and Facebook.
After your book was released, what was the first thing you did when getting ready for your book launch?
Entered my book into every webpage I could.
After that, what was your next step?
I ordered a book video.
Did you do anything different to spice up your website in lieu of your upcoming book release?
I make announcements but I didn’t change a lot.
Did you ever consider using a PR agency to help you promote your book or did you prefer the DIY route?
I have paid for professional promotion before but never used a PR agency.
Were finding reviews a top priority for you and, if yes, how did you approach that?
I put my book on NetGalley and offered it other ways to reviewers.
What are your views on social media for marketing your book?
Social media is a must.
What social media has worked best for you?
I would say Facebook.
Did you revamp your author’s page at Amazon in any way to prepare for the launch (https://authorcentral.amazon.com/)?
I did revamp it and added book trailers, etc.
Did you have other books you offered for free in order to help sell your present book?
No.
Did you set up booksignings and, if so, how did that work for you?
I did a couple of book signings that were quite successful before COVID but I haven’t done any since.
Did you create a book trailer?
Yes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qNE-9BhtbY
Did you time your book launch around a certain holiday?
No
What was the best money you ever spent on your book launch?
I went to Canada for a book signing. It was great.
Any tips for those authors wanting to set up a successful book launch?
Do your research on what sells because it changes.
Title: THE WITCH OF RATHBORNE CASTLE
Author: Virginia Barlow
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Pages: 330
Genre: Paranormal Romance
BOOK BLURB:
Lady Jane Lenwood is abandoned and alone in an empty castle in the middle of a dark twisted forest. The locals call her a witch because she has the “sight.”
When a wounded stranger is found within the gates, she is warned he carries secrets and their lives will be intertwined.
Lady Jane walks with a limp following a riding accident the night her mother left her. And had given up on having a normal life. She blames her misfortune on the current Duke of Rathborne.
Max Radley is sent by the king to find a traitor. His search leads him to Rathborne Castle and the beautiful woman living there. He must keep his identity a secret in order to find the traitor.
Lies, deception, and a grand scheme to relieve him of his wealth have the real villians framing him for treason.
Only Jane and her supernatural ability can save him, but in order to find the answer she must face her past and the feeling she has for him.
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