Gen X: The Novel

It’s been awhile since I’ve had the pleasure of reading a ‘Gen X’ review - mostly because the holidays made life nuts and allowed little time to promote the book. (Another reason is because after taking the time and expense to send books to potential reviewers - I never hear from them again. Such is the world of self-publishing.)

This bright and sunny morning when I opened my inbox and found a review alert, I was realllllllllly excited to see what was going to be said. I have always loved to hear what people say about Gen X (especially cuz it is usually good stuff) but I am just as excited to hear the bad stuff. I want to know what isn’t working just as much as I want to know what is.

So after answering my daughter’s 899 questions that just happen to come to her as I was sitting down to read the review, I dug in to what was said. My heart was pumping, my brain was waving….’mom can I have another piece of paper?‘…I was waiting for the shoe to drop about how bad the book was………but there was no shoe! The book passed muster of another blogger! A dear, kind-hearted MALE blogger converted from a non-believing, non-chic lit reader to a ‘Gen X’ cheerleader!

My job here is done. Read the AWESOMEST review by junkdrawer67. And if you do - leave a comment and let him know you are out there! Thanks Chris! You rock!! Even if I can’t ever pronounce ‘junk drawer’ without it sounding like ‘drunk drawer’. I’ll be glad to promote the site!!

The Black Diamond Writers Network has invited me to speak at the upcoming February 20th meeting. I will be discussing my work as a non-fiction online writer by day and how it relates to writing fiction and finding success.

I attended January’s meeting just to see what it was all about. I have to admit I was beyond surprised at how much of an amazing time I had. I met so many great people in two hours time. Not only that, but I walked away feeling so motivated and full of ideas. The BDWN is a must for local writers! In fact, they are having a conference - Write It Right - on April 17, 2010 which I can not wait to attend.

I am honored to be able to speak to such a great group of people. The first few meetings are free and open to the public if you are not sure you want to join so come check it out!

Read the local press about the meeting.

We are working hard to increase our exposure and get the word out to more people about ‘Gen X’. While we have been getting some great reviews, we are also trying to increase our fan base so the big dogs will start paying attention.

If you have a Facebook page, become a fan of Gen X then tell your friends to do the same.

If you have read ‘Gen X’, you can certainly help our cause by creating your own review on Amazon.com - don’t forget the 5-star rating!

Thanks to each of you for your continued support. 5000 is the magic number for the big dogs to pay attention so let’s go sell some books!!

Thanks to all of you for your support of ‘Gen X’ in 2009. I am looking forward to the new year and hope you are too! Don’t forget to set goals and reach for the stars! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays!

Thanks to the wonderful technology of this world, I am happy to say that through Cafe Press, I have been able to create some cool ‘Gen X’ products for sale.  I am positive you’ll find something you’ll love to buy for yourself or for that special someone on your holiday shopping list!

Visit my store Tisha’s Thots & Things to check out the ‘Gen X’ merchandise and stay tuned for some other cool ideas we come up with here at Gen central!

Don’t forget to get some extra copies of ‘Gen X’ for the holidays. Any reader who loves a good chic book will love you more if you present them with a copy of ‘Gen X’.

The Christmas season is about joy and hope….so I truly HOPE you all enJOY reading about Gen, Jared, and friends!!

Let everyone know where to go: Gen X is for sale now at Amazon! Go there now and pick up some other cool things you need on your Christmas shopping list.

PLEASE remember to leave a rating and review to make ‘Gen X’ more accessible to other readers!

Special Shout-Out to Mavie, the Bookologist for the incredible (and fast!) review of Gen X. The review was pretty awesome and she was even kind enough to include an interview of yours truly!

I really appreciate the support and hope all my followers will check out the Bookologist regularly!

Rock on, Mavie - oh Queen of Swag!

Excerpt from the Bookologist review:

Gen X was a refreshing debut novel full of unforgettable surprises and humorous writing. It had a great balance of romance and drama. Tisha wrote in a realistic tone which didn’t make the romance cheesy.

I was intrigued by the first page and was quickly engulfed in Gen’s life. Her character was my favorite because she was real, sarcastic and her life was nothing but boring. Tisha also did a great job bringing Gen’s turbulent experiences to life which moved me emotionally. Their were times where I was laughing and then frowning.  READ MORE HERE

Tisha Kulak-Tolar will be appear at the Family Reading Festival sponsored by the Pottsville Republican newspaper on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville, PA.  The Family Reading Festival runs from 11am-3pm and features 20 local authors who will be signing their books. A good majority of the authors have penned children’s books and local schools are invited to join in the day’s activities centered around reading and literacy.

Tisha will be located at Table 1, right outside Boscov’s Department store. She has lots of treats for kids, including a reading basket giveaway. Adults who purchase a copy of Gen X will also be entered to win a $20 gift certificate from Waldenbooks/Borders.

It looks like a great time. For those of you who are local, please come out and meet the area’s authors and pick up some excellent ideas for Christmas gifts this year!

See You There,

The Family Reading Day festival sponsored by the Pottsville-Republican newspaper is coming up next weekend. More than 20 guest authors, including myself, will be on hand to discuss and sell their books. The majority of books are geared toward children but there will also be some for mom’s and dads.

For more information about the festival, visit here. The reading festival starts at 11am-3pm and will be held at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville.

Hope to see you there.

Jennifer Walker strikes again. I have my first interview with Jennifer today on her site. Here’s a peek but go to her site and leave some feedback on the great job she has done on my behalf! Love it!!

Author Interview: Tisha Kulak Tolar

Today I had the opportunity to speak with Tisha Kulak Tolar, author of Gen X,about her life as a writer and the novel itself.

Don’t forget to read my review from yesterday, and visit her website at http://www.genxthenovel.com/

Jennifer Walker: Tell me about other writing projects you have, past present and future.

Tisha Kulak Tolar: I have envisioned from the beginning that Gen X would be a three book series. In addition to the notes I have for that, I have also 2 other novels in various stages of completion that I would love to see published. I have a very busy writing schedule through my company, Trifecta Strategies, so it has been difficult to forge ahead on personal writing projects. My hope has always been to attract some attention so that someone else can take over the management of the book so I can concentrate on writing. Until that happens, I try to squeeze in some fiction writing, or at least write down ideas, until I can devote more time to novel writing.

To read more of the interview, go to Jennifer’s blog A Cup of Coffee and a Good Book.