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What is a "Brand"?

Host: Kris Tualla. Simply stated, a brand is the prompt that makes readers think specifically of YOU. Do you have a tag line - a short, snappy phrase which describes your books? If not, join our chat and we'll brainstorm together to create your branding statement!

WHEN:    Aug 24, 2012 9:00 PM EST - Aug 24, 2012 11:00 PM EST

COST:   FREE for ALL PREMIUM Members!
(This event is restricted to PREMIUM MEMBERS ONLY.)

REGISTRATION:      *** Registration Closed***

INSTRUCTOR:   

Savvy Authors
Kris Tualla, a dynamic award-winning and internationally published author of historical romances, writes with a fast-paced and succinct style. Her plots are full of twists, passion, and very satisfying outcomes! Kris started in 2006 with nothing but a nugget of a character in mind, and has created a dynasty - The Hansen Series. Norway is the new Scotland!

Kris is an active member of Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime/Desert Sleuths, and the Historical Novel Society. She is an enthusiastic speaker and teacher, and created Arizona Dreamin’ - Arizona's first romance-reader event! 

Announcing Kris Tualla's NEWEST RELEASE on AUGUST 15, 2012:

"A Discreet Gentleman of Matrimony"
Book Two in the Discreet Gentleman branch of the Hansen Series

Brander Hansen is unexpectedly married, a Baron, and owner of a bankrupt estate. Faced with starvation, this deaf investigator moves his new wife to Christiania, Norway where he adjusts to marriage and considers continuing his trade in spite of his title. Regin, his Baroness wife, begs to be a secret part of his investigations and is undeterred - even when their investigation turns deadly.
 
Currently Available:
"A Discreet Gentleman of Discovery" (Book One)
 
Coming in December 2012:
"A Discreet Gentleman of Consequence" (Book Three)


WHERE:   
Click Here to register for the SASS 2012 event for access to this chat and more!

Tags:    Craft, Promo





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