Reasons To Join Street Teams by @raebethmcgee

Guest Post: RaeBeth McGee-Buda

If you haven't heard the term yet...don't worry it's only a matter of time before you do. I am talking about a street team. First let me explain what the street team is when it comes to readers and authors.

What is a street team?

A street team is a group of people that is in a private group on Facebook and their purpose is to help spread the word about an author and their work. An author has so much to do when it comes to  writing. Most of the time they don't have the time to do it all themselves. So, why not join and help spread the word?

 What does a Street Team do?

There are a variety of things street team coordinators have their team do. With my team, I have the members help share graphics, blog links, tweets, etc. Eventually we will be taking it one step further and spreading the word about my books in our local communities.

What will I get out of this if I join?

First and foremost, you'll get the author's everlasting appreciation for helping to take some of the work off of them. There's graphics made just for their team for their blogs and their only exclusive to those who are on the team. If you're an author, some authors decide to return the favor by joining other teams and helping  out as well. If you're a reader, you may get copies of the authors work as a gift from the author. Each active member even has the ability to partake in exclusive giveaways for prizes that are only available to the street team.

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In today's world, it's hard for an author to get recognized for their hard work. A street team helps this a little but doesn't resolve it all. It isn't the answer if you're looking to sky rocket your sales because most team members join for their way of showing you support. Some may join for the rewards while others join for the fun of it.

When being part of a street team, one of the most important aspects is for you (as a member) to be as active as you can. Not only are you showing the author how important your part in the team is, but you are showing your loyalty to the authors work.

With that said, consider joining the street team for RaeBeth McGee-Buda. Lots of changes are coming and you will be glad you joined. You won't want to miss out on this.

Street Team Shout out with Jamie Gibson

Jamie Gibson

I am excited to be calling myself an Author!! I'm 26yrs. old with 3 children and have been writing for as long as I remember...this is my dream!!!

About Jamie's Book

Book Description:

Pregnancy is supposed to be a wonderful time; a special moment that will change your life forever. Sharing the love with your four- year -old, who can’t wait to be a big brother. Getting ready to bring the baby home, feeling those first fluttering’s, and loving your baby. But what happens when things start going wrong? When the doctors won’t listen, when your boyfriend’s indifferent?

Being put on bed rest then praying you can carry long enough to give birth to a healthy baby. And when you can’t take the pain from the contractions anymore, they tell you they won’t even try to save your little girl. How do you tell your little boy that he will never get to meet his baby sister? How do you get through the pain of both, the delivery and the heartache?

They say, “That which does not kill you makes you stronger,” but the phrase only works when it DOESN'T kill you….

Author Jamie Gibson tells the story of how her second pregnancy affected not only her life, but those around her. She describes the trying circumstances surrounding her family during her troubled pregnancy. And Jamie shows how a baby, that she was never able to hold, made her stronger to face the rest of her life.

My Review

Where do I even begin? I lost my daughter three weeks ago. She was a stillborn. I was gifted this book to read. At first I wasn't sure if I could read it due to the fact that I'm going through the same thing the author tells within her story. However, curiosity got the best of me and I began reading. I'm very glad that I did.

This is a raw true story of the pain a mother endured with the loss of her baby girl. She gives it to the reader and doesn't sugar coat, which I am happy with that. I felt her pain and wanted to cry out for her. At times I felt like I was right there beside her, watching the story unfold right in front of my eyes.

The book is very well written and can give a small view into the world a mother enters with the loss of a child. I recommend this book to everyone. This book can help give hope to the Momma's who are going through the same thing and can give people who haven't a small bit of what mothers are going through when they are faced with the loss of a child.

Check out My Angel on Goodreads and add it to your to bed read list.  

Follow Jamie on Twitter.

Purchase your copy of My Angel on Amazon.  

Street Team Shout Out with Melina Turner

Here we are with the third author of the day. Let's welcome....

Melina Turner

Hi I am Mel aka Melina Turner and live in Aussie with the rest of my family, in a little town called Gympie.

I began my writing at an extremely young age starting in primary school in year 3 when I heard about Write4Fun, a school writing competition. My first poem was called "Wild Brumbies" published in 2003 when I was in year 3. I soon after moved from Nambour to Gympie an hour away. Where I was influenced by an amazing English teacher to continue writing. 

In 2005 when I was in year 5 I was finally awarded Honoured Writer for my poetry in which I continued and still do. 

In 2013 I was awarded, Best Poet of 2012 and put into a poet book that is now in the library of Congress.

After I began poetry I soon wanted to branch out thus starting in 2003/5 The Deathly-Roses Vol 1 a flash-fiction prose piece that will be published 2013. I then gaped it out and wrote the 2nd Volume in 2007 to be published 2004. The third to be written this year. My goal with these books was to make it short and poetic-like to gain non-readers interest and I believe I have done that. TDR vol 1 will be made into a movie around 2016 by TMFilms a indie film maker.

As of then 2012 I slowly branched out and started helping co-author for Timothy Mitchell Films. Helping with scripts for movies.

As of now, I will be collaborating with authors and getting myself out there more. Writing all and any genre and different types of pieces.


As of 2013 I am starting to write my first ever novel called "GoodSpeed" that might be my best work, not counting poetry so far.

My dream is to publish and show people what I can do. My future career is to own a 2 story business where I can open my online store Melina's Treasure Dungeon (book store and library as well as have a restaurant/cafe/catering biz in the other story.

I would continue writing and also open Mel.T E my sweet and free little group that helps self-publishing authors with their work and self-publishing.

That is all. Thank you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM HER THIS YEAR:

2013:

TDR vol.1 (a flash fiction series) that came to me while reading manga and figuring out a word puzzle on roses. It is written in a way that a whole new type of writing genre is involved. A poetic story, as the writer sets the scene with a narrative prose poem form giving the piece the quick pace and loads of action. This piece was one of my first pieces as I wrote it in year 3, 2003. The Deathly-Roses Volume 1 is both for teens & adults with its genre being Dark Fiction and a drop of Paranormal.
The rights have been given for TDR1 to be made into movie 2016 by indie film-maker TMF.

TDR1 is the beginning of a young teen girls adventure to find not only her true family, her real family but who/what she really is. But Wisty (Wisteria Deathly-Rose) has yet to choose a side between good and evil and this time they're taking no chances....

What people are saying about TDR1?

- Entering the pages of "author Melina Turner's" first book, I didn't know what to expect.....I was quickly amazed by the complexities of the character's, the subject, the plot and overall storyline...The ease with which "Author Melina Turner" drew you into her book, keeps you focused and wanting more the further you read.....Her novel "Deathly Roses Volume 1" is a definite read, for anyone who loves the supernatural abilities of "I Am Number 4"......I love all the characters and the storyline they have the potential to continue on through a few more books. Making it a hit book series or anthology. Truly talented is "Author Melina Turner" and very well written is her book. I can't wait to read the next instalments to this series. What an excellent start to a terrifically magical series!!
Review: De Ann Townes Jr (author: "Peer Inside My Soul & See")

-REVIEW OF VOL 1&2:
There is an honest voice in Turner's writing evident in "The Deathly-Roses". Turner writes with wit and manages to keep the reader engaged over the course of the two volumes. The end with bonus volume 3 sneak peak (which could even serve as a prologue for volume 2) reminds me of the ending of "Mad Max", in the sense that the character has slowly sunken to depths of insanity that she now is ready to extract more violent horrors. Some descriptions are a little bad to visualise, but I guess that's part of its poetic beauty. The first person narration voice isn't narrating character's names in third person in the same chapter. Still, its only a small thing which readers will choose to ignore because of its engaging content. Definitely get into this series. Well craft and very well devised.
Review: Timothy David Mitchell
(movie maker of "The Waiting Game")

-"The Deathly-Roses" is an intriguing fragmented narrative that incorporates "memories" and "future" to delve into a story of mystery and dark humor. Melina Turner successfully develops a narrative that keeps the readers gripped and questioning the characters' motives and intentions. There's a lovely level of humor and a very real voice to be heard in this short story. What I found most impressive was Melina's ability to control her fragmented narrative, this is actually a great accomplishment for a young writer. She deliberately challenges the readers and breaks the traditional narrative structure, to create a well-crafted post-modernist piece of writing.
Review: BECKY JOHNSON

-The Deathly-Roses....the title itself would make me want to read the book. The first time Melina told me about this book's title I loved it! I set to read it and finished it rather quickly. I'd say this that I'm not a fan of this style of writing - prose poetry form, but I really liked the storyline. By the time I was done reading it made me anxious to find out what would happen next.....It's not very often that I'm inspired to sketch, but after reading the book I kept thinking about the title and ended up sketching...Any book that can inspire me to do anything is definitely a must have for me! Can't wait to see the next book and the anime!
Review: TEJASVINNI RAO
(author: The Curiosity Key)

-Melina Turner's "The Deathly-Roses" Volume 1, is a refreshing story well written story, with an excellent array of supernatural thought provoking concepts. The characters both serve as well written portrayals of angels, corrupt business tycoons and tragic misunderstood victims each with their own complex back stories and agendas. At the heart of the characters is the character of Wisty. A tortured young girl, drugged and forced to serve under a corrupted rich family and forced to marry a stranger against her will. Melina Turner does a great job at bringing the character of Wisty to life, as the feeling of sadness on Wisty is ultimately reflected upon the reader as well as the strength and courage Wisty gains upon learning of real purpose in life and her love and affection with the character Iriama, a mysterious stranger who shows sympathy towards Wisty. The story as a whole is edgy and well-driven, with a sense of humour in various areas. All in all a very well written story and I cannot wait for the next instalments in this exceptional series.
Review: ROBERT CHURCH

Also if TDR1 sells well. 2 months after its released I may talk to publisher about releasing TDR2 in 2013.

Street Team Shout Out with Amber Garza

Here's the second author of today's shout out day.....

Amber Garza

Amber Garza, writer of YA ficton, is the author of the PROWL TRILOGY, ENGRAVED, DAZZLE, SHATTER, FALLING TO PIECES, and STAR STRUCK.

Tripping Me Up released!!

By ambermg

 

Tripping Me Up released early than anticipated! It’s currently available in kindle and nook, as well as any other format on Smashwords. The paperback will be out in a couple of weeks.

Blurb:
I may not have special powers, but sometimes I think I’m invisible. No one in my high school seems to notice me at all. When they finally do it’s because the popular Tripp Bauer accidently smacks me in the face with a wad of paper. Talk about humiliating. Only now he keeps talking to me. At first it was to apologize, and I figured once I forgave him he’d go away. But he doesn’t, and now my feelings for him are starting to grow. And that scares me. Guys like Tripp Bauer don’t fall for girls like me. Or do they?

Link to book on Amazon
Link to book on B & N

Street Team Shout Outs: Aneesa Price

Hey everyone. I'm part of several amazing street teams on Facebook and I thought it'd be a great idea to let you all in on some of their work. So, below you will see various works from different authors and a bit about them. Enjoy and don't forget to head to Amazon to grab your copies of their books. You won't regret it!

First up.... 

Aneesa Price...

Aneesa Price writes romance and lives it with her university sweetheart and husband. After having surmounted the challenges of being in a bi-racial marriage in the newly democratic South Africa, she now attributes her marital bliss to purposefully added spice and passionately resolved differences. After living in a variety of cities in South Africa, as an expat, she's ready to explore the world with her husband and two daughters.

Aneesa completed her internship in counseling psychology and went on to work first as a therapist and then in Corporate Finance in on projects and in organizational change. This diversity in experience, coupled with her understanding of the human psyche, is translated into her writing through the creation of believable, flawed characters with the innate ability to overcome adversity.

She writes to give her readers the gift of experiencing the new and fascinating, something she strives for herself when she explores new places, reads, cooks with her kids or goes picking for antiques with her husband.
She welcomes new connections so feel free to 'friend' her on facebook or follow her on twitter.

Connect with Aneesa:
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Aneesa-Price/e/B008NA62CO
Facebook Fan Club: https://m.facebook.com/groups/390755617667441
Facebook Author and Reviewer Page: https://www.facebook.com/AneesaPriceSugarandSpice
Twitter: www.twitter.com/aneesaprice
Blog: www.sugaryspicyreads.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6520185.Aneesa_Price

Book Spotlight

Home for Love (An Adult Contemporary Romance)

Here's what this book is about: 
Seven years ago sexy Bree fled Devil's Peak, Alaska, disillusioned with her high school romance and with a baby in her belly. Now, she's back and seeing devilishly handsome Todd again challenges her carefully constructed plans for amicable co-parenting.
Todd's delight at Bree's return swiftly turns to disgust when he discovers her secret and he vows to keep her at arm's length. Upon discovering the context behind her secreting their child, he decides to give their daughter the love and stable family home he never knew. Despite her attraction to Todd, Bree has no interest in rekindling their relationship and is focused on settling into the town.
But the town and its match-making busy-bodies are not willing to allow the lovers to remain apart and test their resolve in a series of planned misadventures.
Bree is home for good but will she be home for love?

I had the chance to read this book and here is my review: 

Where to start with this one? The author created an amazing read that I very much enjoyed. I fell in love with this story and I'm so glad I decided to read it. The cover had me second guessing my decision because I'm not one for an overly romantic story. Since the title includes "contemporary romance" I gave it a try. I'm very happy that I did.

The plot runs smoothly and the characters are very loveable. Bree is the main character who moves back home to Alaska to be with her family and introduce her daughter, Amber to her father Todd. Todd has no idea of Amber's existence until Bree moves back home after six years. I love how Todd steps up to the plate and fathers Amber the best he can. The relationship that grows quickly between Amber and her father is very heartwarming.

Bree and Todd get's off to a rocky start after a morning of hurtful words are said. After reading this scene it showed me that each character has their own flaw and their not perfect, which I love. Although I guessed the ending, I very much enjoyed the read. There's a part of me that wishes it was a bit longer so I could see a bit more into their lives but every story that has a happy ending needs to end somewhere.

I strongly recommend this book to those who love a touch of love in their romances without it going overboard.  

Cover Face-Lift and Cover Reveal

The Writing World is proud to be apart of Aneesa Price's Street Team and I am here today to tell you the wonderful news....

Coffin Girls: Elegently Undead by Aneesa Price has gotten a new cover!!!!!

 How Exciting is that??? Take a look at the new and improved cover here:

Absolutely Beautiful. I must say I love this new cover. 

The book itself has not changed.  You can read my review for this here.  You can still get this book for 99 cents on Amazon.   And that is an awesome price!

Book Description

Publication Date: July 18, 2012

 

A sexy, female vampire with secrets. A sinfully-handsome witch prince on a mission. A formidable Vampire Council with something to hide.

A vampire descendent from the original Coffin Girls, Anais runs a successful event and wedding planning business from her majestic New Orleans plantation house. To the Vampire Council, she is seen as an exemplary hostess and household head of a misfit bunch of vampires.

When Yves, her maker and head of the Vampire Council requests her assistance in hosting the mysterious, yet dashing Prince of Witches, Conall, she has no option but to accept. But Anais is the keeper of secrets; secrets that can kill. Protective of her family’s undiscovered uniqueness, Anais is guarded, yet intrigued by the enigmatic witch prince.

Conall and Anais are drawn together when confronted with fatal encounters and an unimaginable destiny… if she’s willing to accept it and fight.

 

 

 

Cover Reveal: Coffin Girls 2, Supernatural Seduction

 

 

I do not have a release date yet for this.  But I will update you as soon as I do!

 

Silenced Blog Tour- Last Thoughts

What an amazing experience!!! 

The Silenced blog tour was a huge success and I must make a "last thoughts" post on it. I absolutely loved meeting each and every blogger along the way. Working with them was amazing and I'm sure I have made some new amazing friends. I want to thank each blogger who read and posted a review for Silenced. Each review is very much appreciated and I'm very thankful that you'd take time out of your busy lives to give feedback on my work. 

I must say that I have an amazing street team. I'd like to take a moment and individually thank each person within the street team that put up with all the re posting of each stop and the continued sharing of these stops each day. 

New Graphics Coming Soon for more Choices

Street Team Members Who Need Recognition Are:

Aileen Aroma (Co-Admin)

Zed Whisper (Co-Admin)

Stephen Buda

Jen Hawk 

Lesslie Casey Reigle

Leah B

Jodi Murphy

 Jessica Baker-Bridgers

Lauren Marie Sloan 

Julia Hendrix

Crystal Newman 

You all are an amazing crew and I'm glad to have you on board. As always the Silenced Street Team is always open for new members. We have fun within the group and we have become a very tight knitted group.   

I want to Congratulate the Street Team member who recently won our first "surprise" giveaway... Aileen Aroma.

We will be doing a drawing soon for the most active member within the team. The prize is a SIGNED paperback copy of Silenced.  

In conclusion, I'm working on Silenced: The Overtaking and trying to finish up Amber's story. I hit a speed bump within the storyline but I've pretty much got that figured out. Once the second half of the Silenced Series is published... I'll be planning a Blog Tour for them. 

Thank you for stopping by. If you would please take a moment and leave a comment Congratulating the team members on their success within the past month.  

Silenced Street Team Looking for Members

Are you one who enjoys helping indie author get the word out about their books?

Here's a way to help. Join the Silenced Street Team.

 

Membership Guidelines Include the following:

The purpose of a street team is to help get the word out about the Author and their work. I'm so busy with writing and promotion... I must admit.. I need help. With the promotion of Silenced and trying to help other authors out... I have no time to write or do reviews.

For each person in this group that follows the guidelines.... will get one ecopy of Silenced. This will be for your own enjoyment.

If you are found not to be doing your part, I will have no choice but to kick you from the group. Everyone needs to pull their own weight.

I will also be trying to purchase a paperback copy of Silenced for each member per month. This way they will have both the ebook and paperback.

Any new swag will get handed out to the street team first. If you're a blogger that wants extra for giveaways... just ask.

Once I see this runs smoothly... I will lighten up a bit.

Thank you for being here and helping me.

If you think you can follow these guidelines, please use the contact me tab to request your membership.