The ninth of several readings by author, Donna Williams, of her autobiography, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl. Nobody Nowhere was an international number one bestseller, with 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and published in 20 languages throughout the world. It has been read by millions of people. Published in 1991, and although preceded by Temple Grandin's pioneering book, 'Emergence' ten years earlier, Nobody Nowhere was the first autobiography of a person with autism to become an international bestseller and paved the way for many exciting autistic authors to become published. Film rights to the book Nobody Nowhere were sold to Hollywood producer, Beverly Nero. Later, producers Norman Stephens and Su Armstrong came on board along with talented and award winning Australian director, Garth Davis. Intended for cinema release, the film is currently in pre production. Praise for the book Nobody Nowhere New York Times "She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before". Los Angeles Times "As brave a book as you'll ever read". People Magazine "By turns fascinating and harrowing". The Globe and Mail "Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster". Mode "Powerful enough to make one reassess what it means to be human". Nobody Nowhere has 3 sequels: Somebody Somewhere Like Colour To The Blind Everyday Heaven and is the first of Donna's 9 published books with Jessica Kingsley Publishing More information can be found at www ...
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2010/11/14
Pt 3: Donna Williams reads Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl
The third of several readings by author, Donna Williams, of her autobiography, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl. Nobody Nowhere was an international number one bestseller, with 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and published in 20 languages throughout the world. It has been read by millions of people. Published in 1991, and although preceded by Temple Grandin's pioneering book, 'Emergence' ten years earlier, Nobody Nowhere was the first autobiography of a person with autism to become an international bestseller and paved the way for many exciting autistic authors to become published. Film rights to the book Nobody Nowhere were sold to Hollywood producer, Beverly Nero. Later, producers Norman Stephens and Su Armstrong came on board along with talented and award winning Australian director, Garth Davis. Intended for cinema release, the film is currently in pre production. Praise for the book Nobody Nowhere New York Times "She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before". Los Angeles Times "As brave a book as you'll ever read". People Magazine "By turns fascinating and harrowing". The Globe and Mail "Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster". Mode "Powerful enough to make one reassess what it means to be human". Nobody Nowhere has 3 sequels: Somebody Somewhere Like Colour To The Blind Everyday Heaven and is the first of Donna's 9 published books with Jessica Kingsley Publishing More information can be found at www ...
2010/10/11
Pt 6: Donna Williams reads Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl
The sixth of several readings by author, Donna Williams, of her autobiography, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl. Nobody Nowhere was an international number one bestseller, with 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and published in 20 languages throughout the world. It has been read by millions of people. Published in 1991, and although preceded by Temple Grandin's pioneering book, 'Emergence' ten years earlier, Nobody Nowhere was the first autobiography of a person with autism to become an international bestseller and paved the way for many exciting autistic authors to become published. Film rights to the book Nobody Nowhere were sold to Hollywood producer, Beverly Nero. Later, producers Norman Stephens and Su Armstrong came on board along with talented and award winning Australian director, Garth Davis. Intended for cinema release, the film is currently in pre production. Praise for the book Nobody Nowhere New York Times "She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before". Los Angeles Times "As brave a book as you'll ever read". People Magazine "By turns fascinating and harrowing". The Globe and Mail "Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster". Mode "Powerful enough to make one reassess what it means to be human". Nobody Nowhere has 3 sequels: Somebody Somewhere Like Colour To The Blind Everyday Heaven and is the first of Donna's 9 published books with Jessica Kingsley Publishing More information can be found at www ...
2010/09/28
Pt 7: Donna Williams reads Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl
The seventh of several readings by author, Donna Williams, of her autobiography, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl. Nobody Nowhere was an international number one bestseller, with 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and published in 20 languages throughout the world. It has been read by millions of people. Published in 1991, and although preceded by Temple Grandin's pioneering book, 'Emergence' ten years earlier, Nobody Nowhere was the first autobiography of a person with autism to become an international bestseller and paved the way for many exciting autistic authors to become published. Film rights to the book Nobody Nowhere were sold to Hollywood producer, Beverly Nero. Later, producers Norman Stephens and Su Armstrong came on board along with talented and award winning Australian director, Garth Davis. Intended for cinema release, the film is currently in pre production. Praise for the book Nobody Nowhere New York Times "She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before". Los Angeles Times "As brave a book as you'll ever read". People Magazine "By turns fascinating and harrowing". The Globe and Mail "Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster". Mode "Powerful enough to make one reassess what it means to be human". Nobody Nowhere has 3 sequels: Somebody Somewhere Like Colour To The Blind Everyday Heaven and is the first of Donna's 9 published books with Jessica Kingsley Publishing More information can be found at www ...
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2010/08/03
Nobody is Born Famous - Book Marketing is Hard Work
The truth is this: nobody is born famous. Unless you're the offspring of Michael Jackson the likelihood that you sprang from the womb with a star on the Walk of Fame is unlikely. So why do so many people act as though they are already part of the elite groups of authors? You know, the ones who actually make a living doing what they love: writing. It's true. Something like only 3% of authors actually makes a living on their writing alone. Most of us make more money doing consulting, speaking or whatever else and the writing, i.e. our book, is our business card.
I have my own theories on why this number is so low. I think it's because so many of us get into this industry without realizing how tough it is. We think that we write the book and the rest will just happen. I once said in a presentation that publishing isn't the Field of Dreams, just because you wrote it doesn't mean people will beat a path to your door. You have to tell them, and tell them again, and then tell them some more. You have to love your book so much that even if no doors are opening for you, you still knock. Or, if needed, you climb through a window. You work tirelessly accepting every opportunity that comes your way and making the most out of each interview. You say "thank you" for even the smallest opportunity because the savvy author knows that today's "nobody" could be tomorrow's Carson Daly.
I was asked to write this piece, I don't very often take to task what needs to be done in order to succeed, mostly because I think there are enough of us out there banging that drum. Then I got an email from an author who had attended a session I taught and she said "I listen to you because you walk the walk, you're an author yourself and you do what you tell us to do: grab every chance you can to get your name out there." It's true. Sure, I'm in publicity and yes, yes, I have the emails of Oprah's producers (even a cell phone number or two, ooooh) but truth is, there are a million steps between you and your proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and you have to traverse those steps each and every day. And I am right there with you, sharing the road to success. Have I gotten there yet? A lot of people tell me I have, but success is a journey, not a final destination. For me, I love and appreciate every opportunity I get. Sometimes I'll even get emails from people who say, "I'm sure my blog is too small for you to consider appearing on, but I thought I'd ask you anyway." You know what? Nothing is too small. And for such a humble pitch, I'll clear my schedule.
We work with a variety of author-related sites and we get interview requests for our authors; the other day I was scrolling through a list of authors who got requests for these sites but never turned in their completed interview. Out of ten on the list only one had turned in their stuff. The others blew off the request, said they weren't interested or just forgot. I guarantee you ten years from now, that one author will likely be famous; the others will be back at their jobs wondering why the world never read their book.
I love this industry and I'd never want to be anywhere else. For all of its challenges and obstacles there's nothing like being in publishing. But being an author requires a dedication the likes of which you could never imagine. It also requires a daily dose of humility. Never believe the bio they read about you before you get on stage, never let a stunning review go to your head (though it's ok to jump up and down, call your mother, dance around your office and show all your friends) and never, ever assume that just because you managed to put pen to paper that you deserve fame. No one deserves fame, it's earned and for many of us, always elusive.
A few weeks ago I was at Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe, Arizona. I had just headed into the store to do my presentation when I heard a voice call out from across the store: "It's really you!!" he said. A man rushed up to me, holding my book in his hand, "I've been following your work for years, you are such an inspiration," He said breathlessly. I looked around to see who he was talking to, Cameron Diaz? Was Julia Roberts here? Sure enough, he meant me. I was floored. He went on to thank me for my work, my website, my radio show, and our Book Marketing Expert Newsletter. Finally he took a breath and asked me if I would sign a copy of my book (I still find this incredibly thrilling, by the way). I told him how much I appreciated what he said, he seemed surprised. I just smiled and said: Thank you, because you remind me why I do this, each and every day.
Always be amazed and appreciative of every chance that comes your way, the industry doesn't owe you anything but a book. You got that. Now what will you do?
2010/07/27
Stories I Wouldn't Tell Nobody But God: Out Of Fear Nobody But God Would Understand
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Not since Terry McMillan’s ‘Waiting To Exhale,’ has a book been so raw, gritty and honest about love, loss, family, relationships, acceptance and trust and put a voice to the collective frustration felt by millions of people looking for love in all the wrong places…
Stories I Wouldn’t Tell Nobody But God,’ the long awaited, debut novel by Rasheed Clark, is an emotionally charged, provocative and page turning story of four friends, Sista, Brian, Day and Nikki and the rollercoaster ride that they call their lives…
Sista, who will lose the only man she ever loved, as she allows her weight to determine her self worth. Brian, who learned the hard way that a good woman isn’t hard to find, he just has to be man enough to keep her. Day, who must learn to accept himself for who and what he is. Nikki, whose perfect world is shattered when she loved a man more than she loved herself and it almost cost her, her life, because of her man’s infidelity and lies.
Powerfully told, heartwarming and funny, ‘Nobody But God’ will leave you wanting more. ‘Stories I Wouldn’t Tell Nobody But God,’ because there are many things, many people tend to keep to themselves, out of fear nobody but God will understand…
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when i first saw this book on a online booksite i just had to get it and read and im glad i did it had so much drama in it and the storyline was great the way this author was able to bring these four freinds story to life and way he just didnt write another urban fiction novel the book deals with a lot of real life issues like the author said we all know someone like one of his characters the way this author let you feel the pain and hurt and some joy a page-turner just sorry i wait so long to read now im waiting for the sequel
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2010/05/14
Pt 5: Donna Williams reads Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl
The fifth of several readings by author, Donna Williams, of her autobiography, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl. Nobody Nowhere was an international number one bestseller, with 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and published in 20 languages throughout the world. It has been read by millions of people. Published in 1991, and although preceded by Temple Grandin's pioneering book, 'Emergence' ten years earlier, Nobody Nowhere was the first autobiography of a person with autism to become an international bestseller and paved the way for many exciting autistic authors to become published. Film rights to the book Nobody Nowhere were sold to Hollywood producer, Beverly Nero. Later, producers Norman Stephens and Su Armstrong came on board along with talented and award winning Australian director, Garth Davis. Intended for cinema release, the film is currently in pre production. Praise for the book Nobody Nowhere New York Times "She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before". Los Angeles Times "As brave a book as you'll ever read". People Magazine "By turns fascinating and harrowing". The Globe and Mail "Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster". Mode "Powerful enough to make one reassess what it means to be human". Nobody Nowhere has 3 sequels: Somebody Somewhere Like Colour To The Blind Everyday Heaven and is the first of Donna's 9 published books with Jessica Kingsley Publishing More information can be found at www ...
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