Summer time… and the writing is easy. Isn’t that how the song goes? Maybe not, but we hope the writing is going well for all you aspiring authors out there. I know of one enthusiastic writer who has locked herself away from all social media for the weekend and is determined to finish a draft […]
June 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
SOOP on Saturdays: Top 20 popular book ideas for June 13, 2015
Well greetings SOOP-er people! How’s life? Did you get rained on this week? Don’t let it dampen your enthusiasm for writing, blogging, tweeting and generally sharing life and your love of the written word – YOUR written word – with as wide an audience as you can muster. Some people have done that very well […]
November 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Writers on Wednesday: Eric Mondschein’s Author-Driven Marketing: The Saga Continues
As my journey in marketing Life at 12 College Road continues, I keep posting to my Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, and my website. Fortunately, as I have said before, with the assistance of SOOP, I have not had to travel this unmarked and unpaved road alone. It is important to maintain an ongoing […]
October 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Eric Mondschein to Participate in Local Author Showcase
Eric Mondschein, author of Life at 12 College Road, will appear at the Barnes & Noble in Saratoga Springs, New York, on Sunday, October 19 from 4–6pm. This local author showcase runs from noon to 6pm and will feature eighteen writers speaking and signing copies of their books. A percentage of the sales from the event […]
October 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Writers on Wednesday: Eric Mondschein’s Author-Driven Marketing: The Ongoing Saga
As my journey progresses in marketing my book, Life at 12 College Road, I find I still do not fully understand what people call social media. I keep posting to my Facebook page, my Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, and my own website. Fortunately, with the help SOOP provides, I have not been traveling this long […]
August 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Writers on Wednesday: Eric Mondschein’s Author-Driven Marketing: The Saga Continues
As I indicated in an earlier post, I have already begun my journey toward mastering what was once foreign to me: marketing my book. I cannot really say that I have mastered it yet, but I can say that I have jumped in with both feet, and I’m making good progress. I’ve been busy posting […]
August 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Interview with New York’s Famous “Book Man” Launches SOOP’s YouTube Channel
While en route to the mid-July launch for Life at 12 College Road, SOOP Founder Wade Fransson crossed paths with Andrew Johnson, the famous “Book Man” of Queensbridge. “Book Man”—who has a political science degree and a long history in the book business—has been selling books on the same street corner in this rough-and-tumble neighborhood […]
July 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
“Life at 12 College Road” Book Launch with Author Eric Mondschein
Book Launch for “Life at 12 College Road” with Author Eric Mondschein July 10th @ 7:00 p.m. – 9 p.m.
May 19, 2014 By 3 Comments
#MarketingMonday: An Author’s Conundrum – Author-Driven Marketing
You finally found the courage to write your book, and you actually accomplished it. Congratulations, you did it! It is a great achievement; you are the author of a published book. After patting yourself on the back, however, you will soon remember that you did write it hoping that people would actually read it. But […]
January 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Life at 12 College Road Snags More Honors
Eric Mondschein’s Life at 12 College Road, SOOP’s most recent publication, continues to garner attention and accolades. Sales of the book remain strong — as of this post, it’s currently Amazon’s third-best selling paperback in its main category released in the last 90 days, and top 28 overall, despite only being offered in paperback. (A Kindle […]
