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"Editing the 2nd draft of my new book, due out befroe Christmas!"
Dec 1, 2012

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"Hey Jamie, I'm new follower of your blog and bumped the blog +1 on google+. When you get a chance visit http://iron2112fist.blogspot.com/ and if you like it follow and + back.Thanks.IF"
Oct 6, 2012

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"Watching the Olympics! Everything else on hold until it's finished."
Aug 4, 2012

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Will more formats mean more promo?

Evening folks,Plenty of discussions all over the web about indie authors and self-promo. It's hassle, it's a bind etc. Some seem to enjoy it, most seem to hate, nearly all agree it's necessary. Until today my books have only been available via Amazon, paperback and ebook. My promo level is pretty poor. The occasional post on sites like this, Goodreads, Kindleboards etc. I stick stuff on my blog, Facebook and Twitter. But so does everyone else so it doesn't really lead to any sales. But…See More
Jul 14, 2012

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Jamie Sinclair posted a status
"Watched The Artist earlier with wife. Very, very good. Now browsing web pre bed."
Jul 14, 2012

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Jamie Sinclair posted a status
"Today I am doing an hour of internet promo for my books and then I am going to write some more of the follow up to The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe."
Jun 5, 2012

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Advertise your book, poetry, song, articles, and critiques. If you have a book, we want to know about it. Give us more than a blip. Tell us what the work is about and leave a review or two. Make sure you tell us where we can find it!See More
May 8, 2012

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Jamie Sinclair posted a status
"As of today, my latest book, http://ning.it/K9cAH4 is available now on Kindle! It's a crime thriller set at the seaside. Can't go wrong!"
May 8, 2012
Anastasia & Demitra left a comment for Jamie Sinclair
"Hey,We are a new YA book blog, we're pretty new here too, but we're getting used to it. We promise, it won't be long until you do as well. We'd love it if you came, and checked us out…"
May 5, 2012

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"Hi! I followed you too :) Thanks and have a nice day! http://disincentive-reviews.blogspot.com/"
May 5, 2012

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Cheyenne Williams left a comment for Jamie Sinclair
"Hi, and welcome to Book Blogs! I'm new here, too, but I love the place already. If there's anything you want to know, feel free to ask me! (: Anyway, I have two blogs: {This Girl Reads} and [Cover to Cover], and I'd…"
May 4, 2012
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"Hi, Welcome to Book Blogs!    Come join my group, here on Book Blogs, for authors/bloggers/and more. Advance your followers on your blog and other Social Media…"
May 3, 2012
Aidana WillowRaven left a comment for Jamie Sinclair
"Thank you :D And actually, that is what I do for a living. I create book covers and illustrate everything from kid's books to poetry to fantasy novels to graphic novels. :D I am now following your blog posts and on Twitter, too. Oh, and here is…"
May 2, 2012
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"Hi, Jamie!Welcome to Book Blogs! I'm Kate, a young adult author published by Crescent Moon Press, Entangled, and Omnific. When you have the time, please come and visit me at Reads, Reviews, Recommends by clicking on my blog button below to…"
May 2, 2012

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May 2, 2012

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Favorite Book
Catcher in the Rye
About Me:
Originally I'm a Yorkshire boy (as of 1976 when I was born) but have lived in Lancashire since I was four. Specifically my parents moved to Morecambe, the seaside and to this day I still love looking at the sea. It's something you'll either 'get' or you won't. But when the wife and I bought our first house together, condition number one was it had to be near the sea. We were lucky enough to pick one with a view right across Morecambe Bay. The town might be struggling, but I've been around the world and have yet to see a better view.

Amongst my various qualifications that I have yet to put to use is an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University. I'd thoroughly recommend the course to anyone interested in writing as it's great to be around like minded folk. I also have a BA (Hons) in English and Urban Policy and a Post Grad Diploma in Management which the NHS (my employer) very kindly paid for.

My favourite author is Stephen King and I maintain that when he's on form he's as good as anyone has ever been. Unfortunately, in my opinion, he is often sold short as merely a writer of horror stories. Still, he's hardly struggling for readers. My favourite book is Catcher in the Rye although it's not everyone's idea of fun.

I'm also an armchair sportsfan. For football, it's Liverpool. Golf, Tiger Woods. He'll come good. Tennis, Federer, by a distance the best player I've ever seen and I was a big Sampras fan.

Most nights I also enjoy an ale. And a gin - specifically Hendricks, there's none finer. I like Port too, but I'm less fussy about the brand.

My first novel was Playground Cool, written as part of my MA. It passed with flying colours, I got an agent from my very first letter and then...rejection letters from publishers. I've been close to publication with Transword since with another novel but still the book deal eludes me.

I remain undeterred and still write all the time. Plus, the advent of the e-reader has made it possible for anyone to publish so who knows...
Website:
http://the24hourjazzcafe.blogspot.co.uk/
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At 3:35pm on February 24, 2013,
Author
Daniel de Culla
said…

Lovely reading Yrs.

Blessed Be¡

At 5:04pm on October 6, 2012,
Blogger
IronFist
said…

Hey Jamie, I'm new follower of your blog and bumped the blog +1 on google+. When you get a chance visit http://iron2112fist.blogspot.com/ and if you like it follow and + back.
Thanks.
IF

At 2:29pm on May 8, 2012,
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deidre havrelock
said…

Hi! Welcome to Book Blogs—I'm just checking to see if I missed anyone...if you are in the oftentimes horrific proposal / query letter process and are hunting for that elusive agent OR… if you have decided to go the ebook way…then join me at The Agent Challenge. After all, the proposal process isn’t just for agents. A proposal is your marketing strategy! Follow at…http://www.theagentchallenge.blogspot.com

At 12:01pm on May 5, 2012, Anastasia & Demitra said…

Hey,

We are a new YA book blog, we're pretty new here too, but we're getting used to it. We promise, it won't be long until you do as well. We'd love it if you came, and checked us out at: http://characterized.blogspot.com/ We'd be sure to follow you back as well.

-Anastasia, Demitra, & Persephone.

At 5:16am on May 5, 2012,
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Dominika (disincentive) Gołąb
said…

Hi! I followed you too :) Thanks and have a nice day!

http://disincentive-reviews.blogspot.com/

At 12:47am on May 4, 2012,
Blogger
Cheyenne Williams
said…

Hi, and welcome to Book Blogs! I'm new here, too, but I love the place already. If there's anything you want to know, feel free to ask me! (:

Anyway, I have two blogs: {This Girl Reads} and [Cover to Cover], and I'd love it if you'd check them out. I'd love to follow your blog, so leave my a link to it! 

Hope you're having a great day. (:

At 11:01am on May 3, 2012, Lisa C. /Silverlight said…

Hi, Welcome to Book Blogs!   

Come join my group, here on Book Blogs, for authors/bloggers/and more.

Advance your followers on your blog and other Social Media sites.

http://bookblogs.ning.com/group/social-media-follow-for-follow

 

At 8:39pm on May 2, 2012, Aidana WillowRaven said…

Thank you :D

And actually, that is what I do for a living. I create book covers and illustrate everything from kid's books to poetry to fantasy novels to graphic novels. :D

I am now following your blog posts and on Twitter, too. Oh, and here is my blog: http://willowraven-illustration.blogspot.com/

At 8:32pm on May 2, 2012, The Coffee Bar said…

Hi, Jamie!

Welcome to Book Blogs! I'm Kate, a young adult author published by Crescent Moon Press, Entangled, and Omnific. When you have the time, please come and visit me at Reads, Reviews, Recommends by clicking on my blog button below to learn more about my writing:

 

I would love to hear from you. 

Sincerely, 

Kate

At 2:07pm on May 2, 2012,
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Dominika (disincentive) Gołąb
said…

Hello and welcome to Book Blogs, amazing place with amazing people who helped me a lot with finding myself in the book bloggers world :) I hope you will enjoy this site!

Check my blog anyway, and if you choose to follow it leave me a comment with your blog link and I'll follow you back.
Liking my facebook page would be amazing too! Just click "like" on my blog. ;)
Tell me if you have any questions I could answer!


Have a nice day!
disincentive @ http://disincentive-reviews.blogspot.com

 
 
 

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