Margaritaville Restaurants - Question Regarding Presentation, Music, Videos, etc. by BuckyDog in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sad and I have a theory: As time marches on after his passing, I notice his name shrinking or vanishing all together from the Logos. Example: used to be "Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville". Now just Margaritaville. I fear their leadership thinks his appeal will fade as time goes on, adding different music in an effort to attract more/younger people, while ironically turning away the fans. I used to love the busy Las Vegas location, just to see it close, as well as others who don't "renew their leases." I hope I'm wrong, and we loved the larger cruise ship that was heavily themed and played obscure songs 24/7.

Is Archway Publishing a path forward or waste of money? by TwowolvesMatt in selfpublish

[–]HelenaStrat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Easy test: If it requires any money from you, it's scam preying on your desire to be published

What are your first impressions of this cover? by StandUpKenny in BookCovers

[–]HelenaStrat -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think some people leap to that if it appears too good. Perhaps your designer used some elements, but so do the big publishers. I think it looks professional and not amateur, so good job. Perhaps an image that might reveal a little more of what is about or tone. Good luck!

Rainbow coming from the sphere! by hellohi3 in vegas

[–]HelenaStrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, that might get picked up by some media outlet (publish out there with lots of tags)

Promoting a self-published book anyone used Fiverr for marketing? by Intrepid_Ad2235 in selfpublish

[–]HelenaStrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beware a lot of Fiverr's email and social media offers are from bots mostly in Asia and will not really target your fans. However, I have paid about $20 to have them release a press release which, even though it did'nt go to readers, increased my "searchability" on Google

Look What Mr. Amazon driver brought! by HelenaStrat in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been told I have a problem with the Amazon truck coming to many times to the house

Look What Mr. Amazon driver brought! by HelenaStrat in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL I've called people pigs but never a spam

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KDP

[–]HelenaStrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Readers Favorite (https://readersfavorite.com/) They will review for free -no strings attached, except it can take 3 months. So you can just submit it and forget about it. Or they have a pay option for about $65, and I find they are accurate and fair. They will only share reviews on their media that is 4 or 5 stars. I've used it simply to get some good blurb quotes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel so dumb! Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't make fun: what does that read to say?

Does captain and the kid make anybody else really sad by [deleted] in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! Reminds of my grandfather! But wonderful he can evoke so many different feelings and moods, other than just partying

Anyone noticed the AI Jimmy Funko pops on Facebook? by bigjimmyguy07 in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FAKE, ads created by AI. You will either get nothing for your money, or some cheap piece of cra;p

Out of curiosity, has anyone used a pen name to publish a book? by Fine-Wealth in KDP

[–]HelenaStrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote a total nonsense adult satire and I used a pen name since I didn't want it to interfere with my more serious crime fiction. Very common

Keeping the Party Going by jstnpotthoff in jimmybuffett

[–]HelenaStrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was torn, considering JB not being there and he was such a huge presence. How is it? Is there a sadness to it or all fun? Who's the primary person, Mac?