What are some good ways to advertise and market and debut book?

I have just recently published my first book, 'a cup of sugar and an ounce of sage' I have a website which allows you to read the first chapter www.chiquia.com and I have a my space as well. Every one that knows me or knows someone that knows me are the only ones that have read my book and everyone that's read it have enjoyed it more than they thought they would. I would like to get some people that I don't really know to read it.

What are some good ways to advertise and market and debut book?
If you are self-publishing, you can arrange to sell your book on Amazon. com, you will have to contact them to find out the details.



Once you are in the Amazon database, you can have your friends write reviews for you, and you can create a search that will link your book to books with a similar subject matter.



Also I would send copies of it to book reviewers who work for major newspapers and magazines, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Seventeen. As many as you can think of. Get creative with it. Even your local paper or your college newspaper will do. Just get it out there.



Another option would be to sell copies of your book to bookstores that deal only with independent publishers, you will have to do your own research on this. But you could talk to the owner of a small bookstore in your area, they might agree to let you sell some copies there.



However, I would recommend sending it out to an agent, it could make your life a whole lot easier.



Below is the website for Sterling Lord Literistic.



Good Luck!!!
Reply:For one, a more profressional site would help. I actually have the exact same template as you (www.amandahubbard.com) just until my agent sells my book (on submissions as of last thursday) and i can pay a professional web designer. Your headlines dont fit in the boxes so it looks kind of goofy.



The major newspapers dont review POD books, atleast not unless you've sold tons of copies. Your time would be better spent editing your book or learning the craft so that you can write an even better one. There were some elementary issues that should be corrected, that I've learned through my own few years of writing/studying, and I've now got a literary agent, which is a pretty big deal.



So for this book, develop a web presence. A good way is to sign up at livejournal.com and friend other aspiring writers, and keep your journal focused on writing. Link it to your webpage. Make your webpage more professional. You probably wont be breaking any sales records but hopefully you can earn what it cost you to make the first book and eventually go the 'traditional' route of major publisher or agent then publisher.
Reply:Do book signings in libraries and bookstores.
Reply:you can also talk to people at writers confrences. look up your genre %26amp; get involved.
Reply:I agree with the first answer, however, before sending it to a publisher, I'd get a professional proofreader to correct any errors....it really does make a difference! Good Luck!!!! (I liked the first chapter......)