tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post779468600476860495..comments2024-03-26T03:36:28.357-04:00Comments on S.R. Johannes: Skype Book Tours: Guest Post by Kate Messner (author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z)Shelli (srjohannes)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-49091011590507202912010-04-28T11:36:44.273-04:002010-04-28T11:36:44.273-04:00When I get a book published, I'll love school ...When I get a book published, I'll love school visits since the teacher in me misses the kids. But in reality, since getting around to places can be an issue for me, I think Skype will be a fabulous alternative.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031330729309997361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-77846099495932326862010-04-27T07:05:42.040-04:002010-04-27T07:05:42.040-04:00I think they're awesome for international scho...I think they're awesome for international schools who have a greater expense flying authors overseas. Kate has really put together a great blog entry and the skype an author program is awesome!Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-7969436573228307942010-04-26T22:18:16.970-04:002010-04-26T22:18:16.970-04:00In person visits are certainly more fun, but I thi...In person visits are certainly more fun, but I think Skype is a great alternative.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-35411504694225373132010-04-26T19:41:44.701-04:002010-04-26T19:41:44.701-04:00What a great idea! Love the whole concept. I haven...What a great idea! Love the whole concept. I haven't used Skype yet - my family and friends all live in town - but this is a fabulous idea!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-81880994616457698612010-04-26T18:46:07.232-04:002010-04-26T18:46:07.232-04:00A innovative use of technology. Like the idea of s...A innovative use of technology. Like the idea of still wearing PJ bottoms and slippers. :DM Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-12909747434284385432010-04-26T17:08:10.956-04:002010-04-26T17:08:10.956-04:00Quite a lot of people use SKYPE here in Greece and...Quite a lot of people use SKYPE here in Greece and surprisingly few use TWITTER ...I understand that in USA it's exactly the opposite.<br /><br />YES - it's a great way to talk to your audience - especially if there's a huge distance involved!!<br /><br />Another advantage is that you can wear your comfy pj bottoms and just wear a decent top...It's seriously a super concept!<br />10 out of 10 from me.Ann Marie Wraighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524746255813452836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-51279274946302665282010-04-26T15:05:21.717-04:002010-04-26T15:05:21.717-04:00Shelli--thanks for having Kate here--I met her at ...Shelli--thanks for having Kate here--I met her at a book signing last fall, and she is so wonderful--and I have to give a shout out about her book, The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.--It's wonderful. My ten year old son and I are both big fans!!<br /><br />And, I love to Skype. My writing partner and I meet each week to chat on skype, and I'm thrilled to know that my skyping skills will come in handy when I'm a famous author, like Kate!! :) Thanks Shelli! Thanks Kate!! Great pointers today!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-27256866487614948242010-04-26T14:39:56.711-04:002010-04-26T14:39:56.711-04:00If I had a book published, it's totally someth...If I had a book published, it's totally something I would consider doing. Great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-56457064256587380662010-04-26T14:39:42.232-04:002010-04-26T14:39:42.232-04:00If I had a book published, it's totally someth...If I had a book published, it's totally something I would consider doing. Great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-4354689025083182852010-04-26T14:20:01.963-04:002010-04-26T14:20:01.963-04:00I hear about Skype last month. Haven't seen it...I hear about Skype last month. Haven't seen it in action, though. Sounds like a great idea. <br /><br />Thanks for this great post!Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-25299335114260852132010-04-26T14:19:21.691-04:002010-04-26T14:19:21.691-04:00A Skype tour sounds great to me too. Like Kate, I ...A Skype tour sounds great to me too. Like Kate, I work full time and couldn't take much time off for author visits. This sounds like a great way to connect with teachers & students. I like the 20 minute free Skype visit because it would be a quick way to answer questions about your book without too much advance preparation.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-59674227031315693932010-04-26T14:16:35.304-04:002010-04-26T14:16:35.304-04:00I just started using Skype a few months ago. I lov...I just started using Skype a few months ago. I love it! It's so wonderful to actually see the person I am talking to.<br />I would totally use it for class visits when i get to that point!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-81507571754880167572010-04-26T10:04:44.446-04:002010-04-26T10:04:44.446-04:00I am not familiar with Skype but it sounds great! ...I am not familiar with Skype but it sounds great! Another interesting way to network and market!<br /><br />Love the book cover!Kerri Cuevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305892536084882077noreply@blogger.com