Even publishers like to party every now and then!
We want to hear what you have to say, on everything from cover design to what makes a book one you’d recommend to others to how many author newsletters you’ve signed up for.
But instead of just pushing a survey at you, we decided to throw a party! Like our author Book Banters, this will be held on a Facebook event page. There will be a set time where I’ll be posting survey questions—the time on the event—but anyone can stop by for 24 hours after the event and answer the questions and take the surveys to be entered in drawings for prizes. That way, you can come and go as you’re able and not feel like you’re missing out.
And if you really like this tag, I found it here.
Last year’s event was fun and jam-packed with information that I compiled. Some was helpful for Bethany House, some I passed on to our authors if I thought it might be useful to them.
Once again, there will be a set time for the party, but you can feel free to drop by afterward to see the posts and answer questions. Feel free to invite all of your reading friends!
BHP Book Banter
Thursday, July 21, 11 AM – 1 PM
Hostess
Amy Green, Bethany House fiction publicist and lover of all things Christian fiction
Schedule of Events
Note that all the times below are in Central, so feel free to do a bit of quick calculating to figure out when to set your alarms and mark your calendars in your time zone.
11:00
Welcome and Costume Party—in a comment on the welcome post, you can share a picture of an outfit you’re “wearing” to the party that might be worn by one of your favorite Christian fiction characters. (You don’t actually need to wear it—just find an image to share with the rest of us…and be sure to tell us which character you’re representing!)
Starting at 11:10 and throughout
Surveys and Q&A—I’ll post surveys for you to answer, and you can ask me questions about Bethany House if you like. I’ll do my best to answer them! Feel free to answer as many of the surveys as you like—each one will enter you into a giveaway (mostly books, but also gift cards and a few surprises).
12:00
Inside Bethany House—behind-the-scenes pictures of what goes on at Bethany House, including our costume closet and cover roughs.
12:30
Shameless Self-Promotion Post—I’ll put up a post where you can fill the comments with links if you’re a book blogger and want others to join in the fun at your site. We love helping readers gather in communities and interact—that’s the fun of it!
1:00
Conclusion—the event is officially over. But remember, if you weren’t able to be there during the specified time, you can drop by the page at any point and respond to the surveys.
Giveaway winners will be announced at noon on Friday, July 22, so be sure to give your input before then for a chance to win books, gift cards, and other reader goodies.
Get your “costume,” questions, and opinions ready, and I’ll see you on the 21st!
I really wish I could post pictures but my phone will not let me but I hope to read an be able to win.
Don’t worry, the pictures are optional and just for fun! The surveys will be where the giveaways are located. Glad you can join us!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Bummer it’s on Facebook. I quit doing Facebook because it cut into my reading time!
Understandable, Debbie! Facebook is the only format that really lets us do the interaction part of this event, which is why we chose it. Sorry that you won’t be joining us, but I’m glad you’ve got your priorities right. 🙂
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Thanks for keeping it open for those of us who can’t participate during the actual party time. 😀
No problem, Yvette! I’m glad you’ll be stopping by.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
I hope to be there! If Canadians can come.
We’re happy to have you, Michelle!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Thanks for allowing us to stop by for 24 hours! I look forward to stopping by after the event.
Great to hear you’ll be able to make it later in the day, Jackie!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Like Debbie I don’t do Facebook either. Wish there were other options to participate.
Thanks for your feedback, Pam! In future years, I’ll look into creating a “master survey” that I can link to from the blog.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
will be there !!!!!!
Looking forward to it, Wilma!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
I will be there
So glad you can make it, Christina!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
I am planning to come to the party. What shall I wear? What shall I say? I hope I won’t be a wet blanket! Bev
I’m “wearing” a costume from the very first Bethany House book I remember loving, back when I was a teenager. Excited you can come, Bev!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Looks like fun! Count me in! 🙂
Wonderful! I’m looking forward to it.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
That’s my work day…at the library and will be working, getting ready for a refurbishing of the library.
Thanks for your work at the library (one of my favorite places!). Hope you can stop by afterward to enter the giveaways!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Sounds like fun, and who doesn’t love a party?! I’ll be checking in from western Canada. 🙂
So glad you can make it, Carol! I’m exciting about partying with readers!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Thank you for the invite. I will try my best to participate.
Hope you can stop by, Brenda!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
How do I make a reservation to attend this party event? Would love to attend.
I just found the link right in front of me. LOL
No problem, Shirley! And the RSVP is more just so I know how many people are coming.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
This sounds like so much fun. I love reading and reviewing books from Bethany House and would be delighted to learn more about the publisher. In my opinion, anyone that works in the book publishing industry has the best job ever!
We’ll be excited to have you stop by, Connie!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Sounds like fun!
I think it will be, Joan!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
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