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Robert Stoner Jr

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Robert Gene Stoner Jr.

Born: Canton, Ohio, USA - 1949

Current residence: Holiday, Florida, USA

Service: US Army Military Police K-9 Corp

Tour of Duty Vietnam

College: Kent State University - Ohio

University of South Florida

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts -Painting/Sculpture

Currently Retired – Formally owner Stoner Antique Restoration

Member – Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Published Poem – Sealed, Steadfast and Resolute

Safe and Vault Technology, Inc

Published Poems - Similarities: Voices In Verse

Ty And The Knight Writers LLC

Self Published Children’s Book –“I Went To The Zoo”

Accepted to the following Public Library Children’s collections:

Dunedin Public Library, Fl

New Port Richey Public Library, Fl

Holiday Public Library, Fl

Palm Harbor Public Library, Fl

Clearwater Public Library, Fl

Tarpon Springs Public Library, Fl

Self Published Children’s Book Series (Six Volumes) – “The Little Gray Squirrel”

Web site – robertgenestonerjr.com

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"I Went to the Zoo" update.

Blog Posted by Robert Stoner Jr: 8/14/2015 5:22:00 PM

Today I had six public libraries accept my self published book for inclusion to their Children collections.I was aware it is important to find and appeal to a niche group of potential buyers. In my travels I also found a new niche I was unaware of," Local Authors." My books will be cross referenced in Children books and Local Authors, another marketing category. In todays travels I explored Local Author options and made a sales relationship with a substantial Cultural Arts Center who want to retail my book in their gift shop. I then stopped by a town Chamber of Commerce who once again as a Local Author want to display my book for sale.This will give my book substantial local exposure due to the art shows and cultural events held in connection with both facilities. These sales relationships will grow as I continue to produce books and introduce my work to new readers. I see opportunities to distribute many books into areas not before thought of to me. Just thought I would pass along some positive information on publishing and now my introduction to marketing.

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Julia
Ward

Date: 8/15/2015 4:48:00 AM

It's good to know how your book is faring. Best wishes to you, Julia

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 8/15/2015 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Julia I'll keep adding to the message as new events unfold. Thanks for your interest and support.

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 8/14/2015 9:21:00 PM

this is a good and useful blog. Very smart thinking on your part!! and congratulations.

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 8/15/2015 9:35:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, I hoped there would be an interest in this process as it unfolds for me a novice. Perhaps fire up some poets to give it a try. Right now my efforts are not money driven but exposure and offering a product they will learn to trust and look for. My investment is time and smiles so far so I can be experimental and patient for opportunities to come.

Tim
Smith

Date: 8/14/2015 7:35:00 PM

Great job Robert. There are so many nice people that are really promoting shop local. Congratulations

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 8/15/2015 9:31:00 AM

Yes Tim public support was and is very freely give. There's no reason to be shy and apprehensive, just jump in and give it your best shot. The most they can do is say no and I've heard that word more than once in my life. :o)

Constance
La France

Date: 8/14/2015 6:49:00 PM

Robert, a big congratulations to you! What a wonderful accomplishment, keep up the amazing writing

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 8/15/2015 9:26:00 AM

Thanks BW I am enjoying this effort and learning a lot.

Casarah
Nance

Date: 8/14/2015 5:37:00 PM

Yay that is completely awesome Robert! Bravo to you and your wonderful pen! Wishing you the best of the best outcome :)

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 8/14/2015 5:39:00 PM

I found everyone to be totally encouraging and supportive in my quest today. I live in the Tampa Bay area so I see many opportunities locally. More to come as I continue down this path.

Jan
Allison

Date: 8/14/2015 5:27:00 PM

Excellent news Robert - I am sure you will inspire many other people with these brilliant ideas on how to market their books:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 8/14/2015 5:35:00 PM

thanks Jan it's one small step at a time.

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