The Art of Publicity?

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  So! Today I did it. Today I took the plunge, I put my novel, 'Without Reproach', and myself, into the public gaze - not a simple thing for a die-hard introvert, I'll tell you.
  
  I went out and sold myself. It's not easy for someone like me. I'm a self confessed introvert. I can't help it, I hate being the centre of attention.... BUT today I did it. I went out and sold myself.
  
  Val and I went to Benidorm for the day, and I took a pocket full of bookmarks. I handed them out to all and sundry (after asking if they were British) .... and guess what? People actually THANKED me for them. I couldn't believe it. They actually thanked me for handing them publicity material.
  
  I guess what it amounts to is a bookmark is useful. Everyone needs a bookmark at sometime or other, and I was giving them something they could use.
  
  At any rate, I handed them over, they took them, and gradually I gained more confidence.
  
  The thing is, as a writer I sit behind a computer and write. I don't meet people, I hate selling myself, I put words down and hope people read them .... This time the words were on bookmarks - publicity.
  
  In this case people wanted to have what I was giving. I hope they eventually take on board what's on the bookmark - my novel - Without Reproach. I hope a few go out and purchase. I hope it wasn't a complete waste of time.... At least they didn't tell me to f*** off - which is what I expected.
  
  Maybe I'll try it again sometime. Maybe I'll see you? Maybe I'll be handing a bookmark to you next time. If I do, don't turn your back... please!
  
  Next post on 'Tell Me A Story', Different.
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