My July 2014 Newsletter Just Went Out

Whew, it only took me a year and half. But finally I'm officially announcing the new book, a batch of podcasts, another batch of book reviews, and a big event next week at Mexico City's Palacio Nacional (though that's for an older book, the novel The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire). 

>Read the whole enchilada here.

I love Mailchimp. Here's the message they sent me after I hit that "SEND" button:

P.S. I'd be delighted to add you to the roster for the next newsletter, which might or might not go out in another couple of months. You can opt in here, via Mailchimp, the leading no SPAM email service.

YOUR COMMENTS always welcome.

Newsletter January 2012

Last year, after I found out about mailchimp on the bodaciously good swissmiss design (and general creativity) blog, I signed up and started sending a newsletter about my books, podcasts, upcoming writing workshops, etc., every once in a while (I'm aiming for 4 - 6 times a year) for those who would like to receive it. (Read about my newsletter philosophy here; sign up to receive the next one-- which will probably go out in March or April-- here.)



Dear Subscribers,

Warmest wishes for the new year and welcome to all, and an especially warm welcome to those of you who are new to this list. There's something in this newsletter for writers, anyone interested in Mexico, Iceland, undercover CIA agents (yeah!) and West Texas.

The past couple of months have been all about podcasting and a bit about making videos. As a writer enchanted by the myriad possibilities of enhancing text in the digital age, this is so exciting! Thanks to Ruben Pacheco . . READ MORE

First Newsletter Out via MailChimp

Mailchimp seems to be a very popular e-mail newsletter service, and I can see why. It's playful, easy to use, and inexpensive, in fact, free up to a very large number of emails. I just wrangled my way around it and sent out my first-- July 2011-- newsletter, covering news about my books, forthcoming works, podcasts, videos, articles, events, and writing workshops. I also included a free 50+ page e-book of tips for creative writers.


>>To view the July 2011 newsletter, click here.

>>To get that free e-book, sign up for my newsletter. Next one goes out in September.

P.S. I'm aiming to adhere to my own idea of best practices in sending newsletters. Read more about that here.

More anon.