We adopt radical methods for marketing our novels. Always looking for new ways to call attention to them.
Paddle Georgia is an annual event, a canoe trip down one of Georgia's many rivers. Hundreds participate in journeys of several days, with overnight camping and rest stops along the way.
So, I've rented one of the rest stop porta-potties to advertise my latest novel, Escape from the Alamo.
They say that fifty percent of advertising works. But nobody knows which fifty percent it is.
(Thanks, April...)
Dac Crossley
6.18/2011
"A problem well put is half solved." - John Dewey.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
I don't know, Eric. Maybe the copy of the book will come home - maybe it has become a canoe paddle.
Posted by: Dac Crossley | June 20, 2011 at 09:24 AM
What happens to the copy after the porta potty is finished? Assuming it's still intact.
Posted by: Eric | June 20, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Thanks - glad you all approve. Now - what should the next one be?
Posted by: Dac Crossley | June 20, 2011 at 06:48 AM
What a novel idea!
Posted by: Genie bernstein | June 20, 2011 at 02:38 AM
At the very least, you have their undivided attention for several minutes. Much better than reading the graffiti. Excellent idea!
Posted by: G Thomas Gill | June 18, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Well, now that should get some good attention!
Posted by: shirley white | June 18, 2011 at 05:32 PM
You are wonderful, creative and an inspiration for the rest of us. I just love
it. I thought about going on this trip......
I should have. Give me a kayak ,BUT, I am
75 and little voices told me this would NOT be smart. I shall reconsider this next year.
You're a GREAT role model.
Posted by: Jan Okey | June 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Who knew you could rent ad space in a porta-potty? But don't be surprised if the copy of the book gets ripped off. Once someone starts reading it, they won't want to leave the book there.
Posted by: Janice Pulliam | June 18, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Well, I can't say you're not creative! I hope you sell, sell, sell. Me? Still promoting, too. Celia
Posted by: Celia Yeary | June 18, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Very innovative, Doc. lol
Posted by: Jean Henry Mead | June 18, 2011 at 03:45 PM
Love It. Know just the place to copy you.
Posted by: irene black | June 18, 2011 at 03:20 PM
You've taken promotion to new heights. Or, is it lows? Great idea. You certainly know how to get someone's undivided attention!
Posted by: Sunny Frazier | June 18, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Many years ago Dac told me you could't insult a person with no pride. This example proves it. Cheers, bobc
Posted by: Robert coulson | June 18, 2011 at 02:28 PM