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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
I appreciate the good sentiments! And don't worry, I understand very well that not everyone gets into sci-fi, or will automatically like my writing style. That's why my plan is to get as many people as I can to be aware of my work, beating down the "opaqueness" of the market, instead of browbeating a few people to read my stuff or else.
That's why I mentioned viral marketing. It may be morally or tastefully questionable, but Gods, does it work. And it seems like these dys, the only sure way to market yourself is to make a big enough noise to get everyone's attention, and let things roll from there.
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Here, here! I totally agree about your idea of viral marketing being the best tool in your arsenal. That's exactly what we see almost everyday and in many ways when someone recommends a good read to others, or music/DVD/movies/etc. This forum is just a slight speck in the machine, or a simple vector, to suggest what others have previously enjoyed or heard of. I love it! I think the hardest part about picking up a new author is having to deal with not knowing what to expect and wondering if you would have been better off with that banana split. It's good to have people who can recommend what they've previously enjoyed; even if their tastes are not the same as yours, it gives you a little insight into what they enjoy themselves for future recommendations. This provides what no amount of shelf-space can even provide, an unbiased opinion and one that can be built upon. Thanks for speaking with your readers, Mr. Jordan!