Category Archives: Promotion

Web Review and Interview: Bookish Asia

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Young

It’s been a long time since my last post and even longer since the last posting related to promotion for the memoir (almost three years). So I was surprised when I was contacted by John Ross at Camphor Press, “an … Continue reading →

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Print News Interview: The Korea Times

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Young

This is two weeks late, but I finally managed to get an article in The Korea Times, thanks to Sam Paterson. It was in the July 23-24 weekend edition and the July 22 online edition. Photo courtesy of Frederic Ojardias, one … Continue reading →

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Second Free Book Promotion

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Young

I wasn’t planning on doing a second free promotion for the book, but sales have been pitiful this month and I’ve been too busy to do any other kinds of promotion. I also wanted to get some more readership leading … Continue reading →

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Web Interview: Narratively

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Young

An interview I did for the website Narratively has been posted. According to its “About” page: Narratively is a platform devoted to untold human stories. We avoid the breaking news and the next big headline, and focus instead on slow … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview: DW (Deutsche Welle) WorldLink

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Young

The interview on the German English-language radio station DW WorldLink has been broadcast as part of a larger topic: “the search for equality.” I haven’t had any sales from France after the two French radio broadcasts, but maybe Germany will be different. … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview: France Inter

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Young

Another interview on French radio. If you’ve listened to the Radio France Internationale interview, there’s no need to listen to this one because the same interview was used for both radio stations. The website for this interview does have some … Continue reading →

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Last Day of the Promotion

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Young

At least, it’s Sunday morning in Korea. There should actually be at least 30 hours left in the promotion. I’ve learned that Amazon runs according to Pacific Standard Time (its headquarters are located in Seattle) although I’ve been seeing some … Continue reading →

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Free Promotion Update

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Young

So I guess 15,000 to 20,000 downloads was far too optimistic. I don’t know what Marc did to get that many downloads, but it’s beyond me. That being said, I’m happy with my results so far, and it’s only been … Continue reading →

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Free Book Promotion

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Young

For those of you who were reluctant to pay $2.99 for the book (I ain’t mad at cha), it’s your lucky day today. And tomorrow. And the three days after that. The e-book will be offered for free on Amazon … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview: Radio France Internationale

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Young

For those of you who can speak French, my interview with Frédéric Ojardias for Radio France Internationale was broadcast today. As I don’t speak French beyond some vulgarities I picked up from French friends drinking and playing pétanque, I don’t really know how it … Continue reading →

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