When I returned from running errands today, the box of bookmarks I’d ordered was sitting on the front porch. I admit I kind of held my breath when I opened them, hoping they looked okay and were of good quality. They’re bee-yoo-ti-ful! I’m so happy with them, and with the new business card I’d already received. Instead of doing new bookmarks for each new book (which can get expensive and lead to leftovers when the book is no longer available), I decided to brand my Web site’s look on my other promo materials. There’s a peek at the bookmark at the bottom of this post.
I’m guessing you all have seen the news stories about the horrible devastation left by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. Author Ann Aguirre is running a contest that encourages everyone to donate to charities helping those affected. When you provide Ann with proof that you’ve donated, your name goes in the running for a prize of 150 free books. Click here for more info.
I mowed the lawn again for Travelin’ Hubby. I’m thinking I just might mow enough this summer to get in some smaller jeans. 
May 7th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Ah, Trish, your bookmark is tres chic!!! I love it. I especially like your two personas even if it makes you a little schizophrenic.
Bandita Jo
May 7th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Trish, what a cool bookmark! And I think you’re cute as a button in either persona!
May 8th, 2008 at 4:23 am
Cool bookmark! Great promo
May 8th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Oooh very spiffy bookmarks Trish! They remind me of the pictures of Nora on her joint book with JD Robb – may you have as much success!
May 8th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
I’ve never mowed the lawn before, but I imagine it’s great exercise.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Thanks so much for the compliments, everyone. And Anna, if I have half as much success as Nora, I’ll be a very happy woman.
Jane, I’m certainly hoping the mowing pays off beyond a nice-looking yard.
May 13th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Those are great! I have to say, I was more excited about my bookmark than about my book’s cover, because the bookmark turned out just the way I wanted it, and I had pride of creation. I think that was a good idea to make them non-book-specific. How many did you print up?