From dark romance to small town, paranormal, and second chance romances, USA Today- and Wall Street Journal-bestselling author Willow Winters is known for her irresistibly steamy, emotionally gripping contemporary romance novels, including All He'll Ever Be.
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When you're creating your marketing strategy and thinking of all the ways in which you can promote your book, it's likely that Pinterest isn't at the top of your list. It's been around for years, it's not known for the bells and whistles that some platforms offer, and it's been primarily known as the the home of crafts and DIY projects. However, you're actually doing yourself a great disservice by overlooking the promotional possibilities that exist with Pinterest.
When you think about how to promote your book around the holidays, your mind very likely goes straight to the traditional season of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the December holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. You may even include New Year's Day, since so many people are looking to start the new year with new habits and a positive outlook. However, what about all those other holidays we observe during the rest of the year? Never underestimate the power of a good promotional opportunity!
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So, what does that mean to you as a self-published author?