Author Endorsements

[Tales from Zeal]

Hello,

 

New member here. I'm in the process of publishing my first novel.  As with most things, marketing is very important when you're pushing something new.  I'm doing the marketing myself based on a plan I received from a pro in the industry.  One thing that's important to get early on is positive feedback on the book like endorsements from established authors.  Does anyone know any black authors that are open to reading and endorsing books from new authors? Fantasy authors would be most useful for me since that's the genre I write.

[Troy]

Hi @Tales from Zeal Didn't the pro in the industry provide guidance in this area?

 

You are asking people who don't know you or you or, more importantly, your work to introduce you to an author who will read and endorse your book.  There is a slim chance of that happening as a result of you inquiry.

 

You should attend book fairs and conferences and get to know other authors.  These are the people most likely to endorse and read your work.

 

What you should do here is post information about yourself and your upcoming novel.  Share a video describing the book and keep us appraised of your progress. As with any community develop a relationship with folks.  Here is a good example of a writer, Milton J. Davis who always posts information about his new books.  Now if he ever asked for an endorsement (he hasn't yet) I would certainly consider it.

 

I hope that helps.

[Tales from Zeal]

On 2/27/2025 at 3:22 PM, Troy said:

Hi @Tales from Zeal Didn't the pro in the industry provide guidance in this area?

 

You are asking people who don't know you or you or, more importantly, your work to introduce you to an author who will read and endorse your book.  There is a slim chance of that happening as a result of you inquiry.

 

You should attend book fairs and conferences and get to know other authors.  These are the people most likely to endorse and read your work.

 

What you should do here is post information about yourself and your upcoming novel.  Share a video describing the book and keep us appraised of your progress. As with any community develop a relationship with folks.  Here is a good example of a writer, Milton J. Davis who always posts information about his new books.  Now if he ever asked for an endorsement (he hasn't yet) I would certainly consider it.

 

I hope that helps.

 

Fair enough. In my defense when browsing the particular forum on the site, the topics seemed to revolve around press release, review requests, and other help requests. I understand you point though.  Thanks.