It was a big week for publicity last week, and I know there are some interested folk who don’t have acces to my local press, so am attaching readable (I hope) images of the feature article by N.E. News reporter and author Belinda Harrison, and a report from The New Asylum book launch by Ovens and Murray Advertiser reporter (and local artist), Wendy Stephens.
I thank them both.
The above article appeared as a feature in the Regional Extra, placing it in a number of small town Newspapers throughout the North East of Victoria.
Wendy’s article, above, appeared in the local paper for my town – The Ovens and Murray Advertiser (with the Regional Extra included as a weekly supplement.
I was away in Melbourne when it came out, but have started to receive nods and snippets of conversation from folk I pass on the street, that wouldn’t have occurred before, I don’t think.
To any budding writers out there, I suggest it is worth making an effort to contact local reporters and papers. My experience is that they are only too happy to support local talent, and as often as not are budding writers or artists themselves – a natural affiliation group.
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Congratulations Frank for much deserved promotion.
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Thank you, V.J.
I’m learning so much in such a compressed period of time that I boggle a little.
One of things I’m learning is the extent of generosity folk are willing to offer. In this case, it is reporters, but many others are also willing.
It’s quite wonderful.
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That’s awesome.
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Thank you, V.J.
I’m learning so much in such a compressed period of time that I boggle a little.
One of things I’m learning is the extent of generosity folk are willing to offer. In this case, it is reporters, but many others are also willing.
It’s quite wonderful.
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congratulations! 🙂
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Thanks Wendi. I’ve been getting wonderful support.
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🙂 so very happy for you!
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Thank you.
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🙂
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Great articles, Frank.
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Thanks Tracy.
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Big congrats! How exciting. Lovely photos.
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Thanks Peregrine. A year and a half back when I was just starting the journey to making books I decided I needed to establish a local profile as an author.
It’s paying off now, I think.
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Bravo. I attempted to do that on this end when I first published my book last October but didn’t get any responses. I’m glad you had better luck. 😊👍
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That’s disappointing Peregrine. Are you city or rural?
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I had contacted a city. I may have gotten lost in the shuffle. Second book may be the charm. Cheers! 😉👍
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Makes me wonder if there is an advantage to being rural.
Go for gold, that second book! Best luck with it.
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Thanks! Best of luck to you, too.
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Excellent!!!!!!! Such wonderful news, Frank.
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Ms Jade, thank you. Your (and other readers) positive reviews are a big part of it.
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❤ Happy to oblige.
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Exciting happenings👍👌
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Plenty still coming, Cheryl.
I’m keen to get to then = end of this month so I can be finished with commitments and get back to writing a little more.
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Great photo, great article. Well deserved.
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Peggy, thank you, and for your support.
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It’s all coming together, isn’t it? That’s great, I’m happy for you.
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Kaz, it seems to be going well, for sure. It helps that folk seem also to be enjoying readings and what are starting to become workshops.
It gives me a lot of confidence to take next steps, and I think it’s undeniable that folk around here in media and News seem to genuinely want to get behind and support local talent.
I don’t know if that’s the case everywhere, but it is helping keep momentum up, here.
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Fabulous ‘good news’ story, Frank! 🙂
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Thanks, Kaz. So far, so good.
There’s talk just today of including a little poetry program as part of next year’s Easter Festival, if I can organise a few things.
Could be fun. I’ll send an invite!
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That’s pretty good publicity, Frank. I need to take note!
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I have some great support, Mick. All they need, now, is to be asked, and for me to be interesting enough for them to get a story.
The press is always hungry.
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I should probably get off my backside and do likewise…
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You really should Mick. You have a story to tell that will be of interest. Check out local radio and get to chatting on air.
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Ah, that’s one place I shall avoid. I have a stutter that really comes out at times like that. I’ve actually been interviewed twice in the past for local radio about other things, and I was badly tongue-tied and stuttering. I can’t help it.
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Makes it unpleasant for you, so best avoided for sure.
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More congratulations
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Thanks again, Derrick.
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