Military Helping Military

David and I came to an executive decision tonight. You see we've been wanting to help out the Wounded Warrior Project for some time.  We weren't sure the best way to go. So after some debating, we are going to give this idea a try:  


For each sale of our book via our Create Space store, we will donate 10% to the Wounded Warrior Project*.  We will begin it at 0001 hours on 10 May 2012 until 2359 hours on 31 May 2012 Central time. This is so we'll have a traceable date and time.


I'm sweetly asking everyone reading this, if you can help in any way, be it tweet outs or purchases, we'd appreciate it. Even more importantly, military members with seen and unseen injuries will benefit from your kind actions.


After we get our tally of sales, I'll come back to report on how we did and if we will continue this venture into the future. 


Remember 19 May 2012 is Armed Forces Day and of course Memorial Day is being celebrated on 28 May 2012 so we can honor those that "Gave All" for our Freedom! 


Freedom isn't Free!


Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author to David McKoy
co-owners of Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC

Website: http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com

Create Space store:  https://www.createspace.com/3635438 

Twitter name: @CSWCLynn 
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/CSWCLynn
Book trailer: http://youtu.be/7zcyAjBdpY0

Book Buzzer: http://www.freado.com/book/12618/call-sign-wrecking-crew-storm-warning

*Monies will go to them after we receive our money from Create Space.

Taking Add-vantage

I've been doing a lot of tweeting out from Amazon lately helping out fellow authors. I've noticed that not too many have their twitter accounts attached to their Author Central page.  That is if they even have an Author page via Author Central.  Yes, I realize all the social media stuff takes up time from things like writing your next great novel.  If you are out there marketing your book anyway then why not take advantage of the tools available to you already. 


One advantage to having your twitter account on Amazon is that if a clever tweeter wishes to add your name to their tweet out then you're able to see what's being said.  Another possible side-effect is that a reader might contact you to say, "Hello, just saw your book on Amazon and thought I'd take a chance just because you look like a great person." It could happen.  Besides, what can it hurt to add a professional type twitter account where people can find you. 


Some may say, "why bother with social media at all."  The biggest reason is Search Engines.  The more your name is out there...the more chance people can find you/your body of work via a Google Search. They can read your twitter posts, your Facebook posts, and even your Goodreads posts.  So remember be as professional as possible at all times.

This is just my personal opinion but I hope it is helpful to you just the same.

Have a great one!


Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author to David McKoy
co-owner of Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC

Quick Thoughts

An important thing that I've learned and not sure that everyone thinks about is keeping a listing of helpful website links, this includes your own. If you start a word document that includes information like your own Website, Facebook, and Twitter links for starters. Then add on all the locations where your book is located (featured or ready for purchase). Make sure to label each thing as you go. This all comes in handy when you are trying to market or find new locations to be featured.  In my experience though, as much as you think you are prepared for any possible question, there is always something you didn't think of...so when that happens...look it up...then add it to your list.  You can also keep a list of sites that you want to remember to check out later or that you think others might enjoy.

Book two of the Call Sign: Wrecking Crew series is pending a face-to-face meeting between the co-authors. In the meantime, when I'm not marketing book one, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning), I'm taking advantage of other writing opportunities.  Currently, I've posted a Short Story on Mistress Suzie's March Writing Contest. I hope you take the opportunity to read my post as well as several fellow authors.  Who knows you may feel inspired...if so, be sure to read the rules and stipulations carefully then come join in on the fun.

That's about it for today. Hope y'all have a great one!

Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author to David McKoy
co-owners of Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC