Comments on: How my memoir became a New York Times best-seller

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:00:33 +0000

Don’t let it break your hear, Leslie. I’m sure she knew what she was doing and had a reason for it (good or bad). Here’s more on how people do that: http://buildbookbuzz.com/buying-your-way-to-a-best-seller/

Sandy

By: leslie lehr

leslie lehr — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:07:03 +0000

So glad to hear this. Just yesterday I heard about a woman who spent $200,000 to get NYT Bestseller on her book – apparently that’s a thing – and it broke my heart. Love that it also works how it should!

By: Stephanie Chandler

Stephanie Chandler — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:09:10 +0000

What a fabulous story, Judy! I would love to interview you for our monthly teleseminar series for the Nonfiction Authors Association. We have 9,000 members and many write memoir. Please get in touch with me or perhaps Sandy can connect us. Side note: I wrote Judy Blume a note years back when I owned a bookstore. She sent me a gracious note and signed photo so yes, she really is that fabulous. Congrats on all of your success!

By: Judy Mandel

Judy Mandel — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:14:32 +0000

In reply to Ellen Violette.

Hi Ellen,
It is so true that if we don’t take action when opportunities present themselves, we really have no one to blame. I could have easily let this one pass and I am so glad I did not!
Best,
Judy

By: Judy Mandel

Judy Mandel — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:12:50 +0000

In reply to Bill Taylor.

Hi Bill,
I think we all just have to be vigilant and listen. My tip came from a reader of my book who was interviewed by Judy Blume. If she hadn’t informed me, I wouldn’t have been aware until the book had come out. Even then, I wasn’t sure what I should do with the information and just took the plunge and contacted Judy Blume directly. What did I have to lose? And I had always heard how truly nice a person she is. Now I am especially glad we are friends!
Good luck with yours!
Best,
Judy

By: Judy Mandel

Judy Mandel — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:08:08 +0000

In reply to Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound.

Hi Joan,
Wow, thank so much for linking to your subscribers! Can’t thank you enough for that and hope it helps your authors too.
Best,
Judy

By: Judy Mandel

Judy Mandel — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:06:39 +0000

In reply to Leslie Miller.

Leslie,
I don’t want to give the impression that my publisher did nothing. They did do social media outreach and placed Judy Blume’s quote on my pages–which was a great thing to do. I think it does fall to the author to look out for the opportunities and take action though.
Thanks so much for writing!
Judy

By: Judy Mandel

Judy Mandel — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:04:26 +0000

In reply to Jenna Glatzer. Thanks so much Jenna! Judy

By: Ellen Violette

Ellen Violette — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:46:41 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Great advice! Most authors are afraid to reach out, but your story shows how important it is to leave no stone unturned and the power of leverage.

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