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. . . so totally off topic of writing specifically but this does relate . . .

I am trying to think of what promo items I want to spend my hard earned royalties on. For all you RWA folks, Nationals is just around the bend and I am thinking of the goodie room. Last year my pens went fast but NO ONE took any of the bookmarks I left–at least not noticeably, I didn’t count them–no really, swear.

What kind of promo items grab your attention, what do you snag first and really truly pay attention to–do you look what they say and check out the author’s website, blog. . .books? My friend SandyJ said to attach chocolate and I can give anything away–LOL. There were some truly inovative swag items from cans of TAB energy drinks to bags of tea to condoms (they went the quickest) and all the usual suspects or bookmarks, pens and notepads.

I like quirky, that’s just me, but for some reason the thought of pencils with the little bobble heads doesn’t seem like it would be an appropriate grab. And don’t get me started about Moonlight Madness and all the different things you can sell. . .

But again, what do you like? Let me know (and if you have links even better!) and if I pick your choice I’ll send you a few to have and to share.