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How did it go?

5/22 Thurs. - newsletter Book 1 = 11, Book 2 = 32
5/23 Fri. - no ad Book 1 = 39, Book 2 = 62
5/24 Sat. eReader IQ ($33) Book 1 = 152, Book 2 = 170
5/25 Sun. My Book Cave ($47) Book 1 = 338, Book 2 = 231
5/26 Mon. no ad Book 1 = 59, Book 2 = 41
Totals - Book 1 = 599, Book 2 = 536
1 audiobook sale of Book 1, 1 new review for Book 1
Hopefully, I'll get more reviews for both books which was the goal.
Current rankings in the 3 categories for Book 1 are: 3,3,81 and for Book 2 are: 4,4,100. So maybe I'll sell some full price books.

5/22 Thurs. - newsletter Book 1 = 11, Book 2 = 32
5/23 Fri. - no ad Book 1 = 39, Book 2 = 62
5/24 Sat. eReader IQ ($33) Book 1 = 152, Book 2 = 170
5/25 Sun. My Book Cave ..."
Was this what you expected? Curious.

Well back to writing. Need a new book one of these days.
All the best,


5/22 Thurs. - newsletter Book 1 = 11, Book 2 = 32
5/23 Fri. - no ad Book 1 = 39, Book 2 = 62
5/24 Sat. eReader IQ ($33) Book 1 = 152, Book 2 = 170
5/25 Sun. My Book Cave ..."
Let's hope it's successfully raised your profile - the numbers look good to me.



I wouldn't pay that much for a New Releases for Less though.


Congrats on getting one :)


Congrats, it is very hard to get one and I've heard they are like finding some nuggets of gold for authors who land one.

But was that Ads or a Featured Deal? I've heard the Ads are often not very successful.

I only had a UK one but I still made my money back - but yes, definitely better for series.

But was that Ads or a Featured Deal? I've ..."
It was an Ad


What are featured deals, and how much do they cost?

What are featured deals, and how much do they cost?"
A Featured Deal is like Bargain Booksy's "book of the day" where it's sent out through email and listed on their site (I believe?) I heard the price ranges based on location and genre, but anywhere from $400 - 1000 seems to be an average cost. Hopefully those who have scored one recently can give a better price range.

https://www.bookbub.com/partners/pricing

Any tips for a complete wombat?

Don’t forget booksellers are usually book lovers and excited about meeting local authors, especially ones that do justice to history! Take a book or two along and offer to do a reading and signing

Lexie wrote: "We have two new independent bookshops opening in our area, and another new one not that far away. Lovely opportunity for a local author - shame this particular author is useless when it comes to go..."
Good point, thanks!

I'll give it a go!


Stay well and keep going.

I'm only doing Facebook ads just now - hadn't the budget to expand, nor the mental energy! I think Smashwords has had regular sales for a while, don't know about Apple and Kobo. My sales were bouncing along the bottom for a while there, but a new book out has helped lift them a bit. Must get back to thinking about promos and submitting for Bookbub.
Hope everyone's well!

But about to do another book tour. BookBub has been taking their time coming to a final decision on my book Editor Kill Fee. It's the one reviewed by PW and The Strand.
The tour with Love Books produced mediocre results, but I did gain about 10 new reviews in the UK, some quite nice: "intelligent mystery with a supernatural twist." I liked that one a lot.

This will be my last message for a long, long, long time. I will have to step aside and leave. That's life. I just want to say to all of you--THANK-YOU for making this thread such a success; and a fun place to interact with great people. It was an honor to know you.
I hope you continue to help and encourage one another. I know I've learned so much from your knowledge and experiences. Keep up the good work. And keep soaring with your books.

Keep up the good work with your books. I'm proud of you.

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This is so sad. I hope you and yours are okay. You will be missed. 😪

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Hope all is OK. It's a great thread - thanks for setting it up. We'll miss you.

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You’ll be missed! Take care x

But about to do another book tour. BookBub has been taking their time coming to a final decision on my book Editor Kill Fee. It's the one reviewed by P..."
Love that series!

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Oh, just scrolled back and read this! Oh no - we'll miss you! Hope you're still writing and keeping well, and thank you so much for all your support over the years!

But about to do another book tour. BookBub has been taking their time coming to a final decision on my book Editor Kill Fee. It's the one ..."
Thank you Lexie. So kind of you to say.

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Jeez Groovy,
I will miss you. I hope you are off here because there are good things to keep you busy. Stay well and know we all valued your presence here.

My Book Cave 6 sales
Robin reads 3 bargain booksy 2
ereader IQ 1
Not money well spent, in MHO, but I feel I have to do something to keep my name out there.
I have another lineup set to go in July, this time promoting the second book in my Ocean Cowboy series plus I am trying a FB ad for book 1 in my fantasy trilogy that starts on the 15th.
Hoping for a bit better results.
Everyone stay safe, keep writing and stay in touch.

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That's a bit sad for Bargain Booksy. I wonder are they tailing off a bit?
The first book has only a 3.8 rating (48 reviews) while the second has a solid 5 (with only 8 reviews). I'm only advertising on eReader IQ and My Book Cave, plus my newsletter. Hoping for some more reviews, especially for the first book (my lowest reviewed book) to bring up the average. So frustrating!
I'll let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!