The 'Elfmobile' and other wacky 'marketing moments'?

[Archer]

Ha! Does it have honey in it?

No, I didn't know that. The only reference to 'Alterra' that my Google Search yielded (way back when) was a retirement community in California. I once thought about sending copies of all three books there. 

[Susan in VA]

Unfortunately I don't have the ad anymore, else I would have scanned in the photo of the bottle!

But a quick look at their website yielded a whole bunch of 'em...

http://www.wineaccess.com/store/totalwine-springfield/our-catalog-search.html?wine_name=Alterra&x=19&y=16

[J.E.Johnson]

EEEEEK!  I've strayed from this thread for far too long!  Okay, quick recap since last I visited: Book fair was superb!  I didn't sell much, but I got to hang out with my two friends and tell curious strangers about Oescienne.  Gave away some coloring sheets (the funniest thing, the sponsors of the the book festival had young men in the second chance program (school for kids who have made mistakes) helping us authors out.  They were awesome!  So polite ; some of them took one copy each of my coloring sheets (I had at least 20 different choices ).  Anyhoo, I didn't melt into a puddle of shame when I did my reading, in fact it went rather smoothly.  All in all, I'd do it again in a heartbeat - currently searching for more book fairs . . . .

Oh!  Also learned that dragons are definitely a must have at your table if your book features the little guys.  Had a stuffed red one and he drew passersby like Scrub Jays to a bag of peanuts.  I went out and bought two more for next time  .  So if you feature dragons in your book (and in case you didn't already know), having your own Kruel with you helps  .

Maxx - Thanks for the tip, I'll have to check it out. 
Archer - Got 'Elfhunter' in the mail the other day, am currently on chapter four!  Good stuff . . . am curious to see what secrets the main characters are hiding . . . I have a feeling they aren't revealing everything quite yet (especially Orogond of the Tuathas . . . Ahem, ahem, the tribe who played a major role in the Second Battle of Maige Tuired?  Oh wait, that is another tale . . .  )

-Jenna

[Archer]

Ah, yes...dragons at your table...OR you could have a seven foot high banner with your cover art (secret weapon) aiming at passersby. That draws 'em like coyotes to a carcass! Whatever works, says I! So glad you had a good time, Jenna.

Tuathar--yes, you're bound to get similar names when you use the same Aulde Tongue as a base. :-) We actually get to visit (what's left of) Tuathas in book 3.

Now that I have my Kindle, I can order your book (I think I'll start with the less expensive ones, then move up).

Susan: I should sue! Ha! My Alterra predates theirs, I expect. We did a thorough search of the name before we used it waaay back in 2005. Maybe they would like a copy of EH, whatchathink? :-) Might trade 'em for a bottle of good, dark Sherry.

[J.E.Johnson]

Archer,
     I'll have to look into getting that 7 foot banner, but methinks I shall include more than just the cover art . . . . And wait until Halloween weekend to get Oescienne on your Kindle.   I plan to have a sale . . . .   (Let's just hope it goes through on time, what with amazon checking out all publications before they are offered for purchase - not sure if it is working the same way with pricing . . . )
-Jenna

[Susan in VA]

Susan: I should sue! Ha! My Alterra predates theirs, I expect. We did a thorough search of the name before we used it waaay back in 2005. Maybe they would like a copy of EH, whatchathink? :-) Might trade 'em for a bottle of good, dark Sherry.

I dunno....  I did a little research... 

(From http://californiafarmer.com/story.aspx?s=3075&c=9, with bold type added by me)

New Group Buys Adler Fels Winery
Sold to Adams Wine Group - a new south state wine holding company. Compiled by staff
Compiled by staff
Published: Jan 3, 2005

A new wine holding company, Adams Wine Group, headquartered in Westlake Village in Southern California, has purchased the noted Adler Fels Winery, the Sonoma County ultra-premium producer, according to Larry Dutra, Adams's president and CEO.

Adams Wine Group also owns Vinesse, an important direct to consumer wine company and Royal Oaks, a small winery in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Adler Fels is a successful, 300,000 case winery, with three labels - Adler Fels, Alterra and Leaping Lizard. The winery was founded in 1979 by David and Ayn Coleman and is located in the Myacamas Mountains overlooking Santa Rosa.

"We are very pleased with this new acquisition which will help us diversify into different links into the supply chain. And are very happy that David Coleman, a creative, experienced and successful winery executive, will stay on and be involved in the running of Adler Fels winery," says Dutra. Harry Parducci, Adler Fels winemaker, will remain on board as well."

The Adler Fels brand focuses on Fume Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay, while the Alterra labels concentrates on mainly two red varietals, Sangiovese, Syrah and a red blend, Melange. The grapes for the wines come from selected vineyard sources in Sonoma County.




Looks like you won't get any sherry there, but it's nice to know they're an "ultra-premium producer". 

[Archer]

You Betcha!

[Chad Winters]

not to mention the Isuzu Alterra:

[Ann in Arlington]

Oh Oh, Archer.. . .  .looks like you need a new "elfmobile" 

[Archer]

WHAT???!!!

Oh, good lord. That's all I need.

[Archer]

Ye GODS! Save me from myself!
I've already downloaded six indie books in five minutes!

Aack!!
(And I'll get YOURS, my pretties! Cackle, cackle!)