I was so thrilled to be part of the first local author fest at Pocket Books Shop. The authors fest celebrated writers from Lancaster and the wider Susquehanna Valley. My table was set up on their sweeping porch, and I spent the hour chatting with customers, selling and signing books. I also met other local authors, which is always enjoyable. It's great to make connections and see what everyone's writing. There are some talented and prolific authors in Lancaster County! The weather was gorgeous that day, which just added to the cheerful nature of everyone there. I sure hope I'm invited back, because it was a blast. … [Read more...] about Lancaster Loves Local Authors Fest
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Hancock County Art Hop Wrap-Up
The Hancock County Art Hop was a big success. I met many new readers and sold more copies of my books than I expected. Being back in my old stomping grounds was such a delight. My table was set up in the Millsop Community Center, where I spent a chunk of my childhood at all-nighters hosted by the school or in dance recitals that went on for way too long. (Just ask my family members.) The best part? I sat next to my brother, Dr. Louis Martin, who was selling his book, Smokestacks in the Hills: Rural-Industrial Workers in West Virginia. Basically, I got to hang out with him all day, which is a rare treat. I also met other local artists and authors. So much talent in Hancock County! I hope I'm invited back. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mystery Author Nancy Basileđ (@mediamedusa) … [Read more...] about Hancock County Art Hop Wrap-Up
Vote for ‘A Fatal Fumble’ in Finals
I am honored and tickled to death to say that A Fatal Fumble is a finalist for the Indie Cozy Mystery Book of the Year award at Aconite Cafe. Aconite Cafe has a huge following known as the Cozy Mystery Tribe. They host giveaways, send newsletter, host book clubs, and provide a fun and free space to talk all things cozy. Well, I'm proud to say that A Fatal Fumble made it to the finals after being nominated by my amazing readers. Now, we just need to push it over the finish line. Would you, please, vote for A Fatal Fumble? Voting for the winner is open from Jan. 22 through Feb. 28, 2023. Of course, the sooner you vote, the better! Just go to https://aconitecafe.com/2022finalscmta/ and vote for A Fatal Fumble. While you're there, check out the other amazing finalists. Who knows? You might discover your next favorite author. Did You Know? When I wrote A Fatal Fumble, originally, the story was quite different. There was no land developer. Mary Mitchell behaved in a much more … [Read more...] about Vote for ‘A Fatal Fumble’ in Finals
Rebranding: Always Trust Your Gut
Here's a lesson in going with your gut instinct. A Bitter Swill to Swallow, my paranormal mystery, isn't selling as well as my other books. I suspect that's because I'm marketing it all wrong. Here's what happened: I originally bought a book cover, and I had a title, and then I dumped them because I doubted myself. Since then, I've been trying to push a square peg in a round hole by marketing A Bitter Swill to Swallow as a paranormal cozy or paranormal women's fiction. Meanwhile, Amazon is pushing it as a horror book, a ghost book, a haunted book, and an occult book. No matter how many times I tell Amazon to switch those categories, it doesn't stick. Amazon has an algorithm and/or AI that scans your book and sees who is responding to the book listing on their website. Then Amazon decides where to categorize your book. And Amazon is marketing it the way I originally meant to do. So, I unpublished A Bitter Swill to Swallow and I published The Haunting of Ivy … [Read more...] about Rebranding: Always Trust Your Gut
Book Bundle Giveaway
The new year is here and I'm feeling good! I'm sharing my good vibes with you by giving away signed copies of my books, as well as other cool swag. Sign up to win a big prize package. Includes free copies of Roadside Homicide, A Fatal Fumble, and A Bitter Swill to Swallow. Plus you'll receive a free book themed candle, stickers, and a bookmark. (Items may vary from image shown.) Must be 18+ years to enter. Open to U.S. residents only. (Sorry!) … [Read more...] about Book Bundle Giveaway