What marketing works for you?

I have noticed many authors reporting their sales and wondered what marketing tools/actions they used.
I know these to be varied, but thought we could swap notes.

What have you done that showed significant interest in your book or an increase in your sales?
Or even what did you do that was a waste of time/money?

For example, was it Book Blogs, discussions, social net working, like Face Book, a paid advert, price promotions...etc.

I really hope some authors will share their experiences, good or bad!

Paula
www.tothewillowgarden.co.uk

Get my new picture book FREE!

 My children's picture ebook "Little Chicks First Day!" is on free for one day.

On 22nd January 2012 you can download it onto your Kindle, Kindle for PC, ipad or iphone completely the free!

Let me know what you think of the artwork. If you like it, hit 'like' or give me a review. Thanks.

Paula xxx

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Chicks-Childrens-Picture-ebook/dp/B005KMQXKE

www.tothewillowgarden.co.uk

What makes a good children's picture book?

One thing I've learned through writing and selling is, children just seem to love rhyming books.

Out of 6 picture ebooks I have on Amazon, the two rhyming ones outsell the others by around 3 times!
I think really young ones can pick up on the rhythm, and enjoy the musical feel of a rhyming book. 

Put with simple ideas, thet children can easily relate to, and clear colourful illustrations help make a good picture book.
What do you think makes a good picture book? 

Paula xxx

Here are my two rhyming ones

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hairy-Spider-Childrens-Picture-ebook/dp/B005HFHI26
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slippy-Slimy-Childrens-Picture-ebook/dp/B006AV1W9Q