Pamela Allegretto's Blog, page 3
March 13, 2020
BOOK PRICING FIASCO
BOOK PRICING FIASCO
Launch day for a new book is exciting, except when Amazon raises the paperback price from $20.95 to $48.75 after you have already mailed out over 100 postcards, and posted the news on your 2 FB pages, Twitter account, your personal website, and blog. YIKES!!!
I don't know if any of you authors have had this same nightmare scenario, but I can tell you that it really, really sucks! You get bombarded with emails, FB messages, and phone calls asking why such a high price? “Is there a gold ingot tucked inside?” (Well, okay, nobody asked that.) “Did you win the Pulitzer Prize in literature?” (Yeah, I know, no one would believe that.) Who the heck do you think you are? (Nothing that rude, yet. Fingers crossed.) Still, I wouldn’t expect my sweet Mother, may she rest in peace, to pay $48.75 for my book. Is it worth $20.95? Yes, I believe it is.
So what happens now? My wonderful publisher, Angela Hoy at BookLocker.com, is hashing this out with Amazon, but fighting the mighty giant is no easy task, but if anyone can tame the beast, it’s Angela. In the meantime, the paperback is available for the $20.95 price at Barnes and Noble and BookLocker.com. The ebook is available for the normal price at Amazon, B&N, Walmart, I-tunes, Kobo, etc.
If you live outside the US, the paperback price is much less, although I just noticed a spike there as well. Ecco la vita!
When, if, the price gets back to normal, I will certainly let you all know. I do hope that everyone who has already purchased the book in one form or another, or who buys a copy in one form or another will enjoy the read.
Best wishes!
Tanti auguri!
Pam
Launch day for a new book is exciting, except when Amazon raises the paperback price from $20.95 to $48.75 after you have already mailed out over 100 postcards, and posted the news on your 2 FB pages, Twitter account, your personal website, and blog. YIKES!!!
I don't know if any of you authors have had this same nightmare scenario, but I can tell you that it really, really sucks! You get bombarded with emails, FB messages, and phone calls asking why such a high price? “Is there a gold ingot tucked inside?” (Well, okay, nobody asked that.) “Did you win the Pulitzer Prize in literature?” (Yeah, I know, no one would believe that.) Who the heck do you think you are? (Nothing that rude, yet. Fingers crossed.) Still, I wouldn’t expect my sweet Mother, may she rest in peace, to pay $48.75 for my book. Is it worth $20.95? Yes, I believe it is.
So what happens now? My wonderful publisher, Angela Hoy at BookLocker.com, is hashing this out with Amazon, but fighting the mighty giant is no easy task, but if anyone can tame the beast, it’s Angela. In the meantime, the paperback is available for the $20.95 price at Barnes and Noble and BookLocker.com. The ebook is available for the normal price at Amazon, B&N, Walmart, I-tunes, Kobo, etc.
If you live outside the US, the paperback price is much less, although I just noticed a spike there as well. Ecco la vita!
When, if, the price gets back to normal, I will certainly let you all know. I do hope that everyone who has already purchased the book in one form or another, or who buys a copy in one form or another will enjoy the read.
Best wishes!
Tanti auguri!
Pam
March 10, 2020
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE COMING SOON
ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST
Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted.
During her Venetian trip to participate in an international art exhibition, Carla Romano brings along her deceased friend’s ashes. But is that all she has in her tote bag? The FBI, Venetian police, and a gaggle of misfits believe otherwise. Five-million-dollars in stolen diamonds are expected to be unloaded in Venice, and Carla is the suspected bag lady.
Slipping into designer shoes and donning her sleuth-in-training cap, Carla sets out in a city of secrets that everyone knows, to solve a diamond caper with more twists and turns than the Venetian labyrinth of narrow streets and canals.
ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST
Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted.
During her Venetian trip to participate in an international art exhibition, Carla Romano brings along her deceased friend’s ashes. But is that all she has in her tote bag? The FBI, Venetian police, and a gaggle of misfits believe otherwise. Five-million-dollars in stolen diamonds are expected to be unloaded in Venice, and Carla is the suspected bag lady.
Slipping into designer shoes and donning her sleuth-in-training cap, Carla sets out in a city of secrets that everyone knows, to solve a diamond caper with more twists and turns than the Venetian labyrinth of narrow streets and canals.
February 21, 2020
SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD
I have been nominated by accomplished, award-winning author, Angela Petch, for the SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD. What an uplifting title with a joyful icon. On these last days of winter, who isn’t ready for sunflowers?! Cheers to Mother Earth for bestowing us with these awesome flowers. She has provided us with so much: clean water to drink, pure air to breathe, and non-polluted crops to eat. All She asks in return is that we take care of these gifts and keep it that way.
We are one, all Mother Earth’s children. I still have hope that in my lifetime I will see everyone, despite their race, ethnicity, religion, lack of religion, economic situation, sexual orientation, etc., treated with dignity. How hard is it, really, just to treat people the way you want to be treated?
It would be wonderful if the whole world could be as understanding and supportive as artists and writers are with each other. We don't care about who lives where and what the politics are of any country. We don't care about race or religion, or lack of religion. We care about each other as human beings with a shared love of beauty and artistic freedom.
As well as being a fantastically supportive blogger, Angela is also an author, and her book Mavis and Dot: Frolics, foibles and friendships by the seaside is one of my favorites. Angela’s cleaver banter, appealing supporting cast, and timely social issues weave a unique and memorable story. I rarely clamor for a sequel, but in the case of Mavis and Dot, I make the exception: I want more.
I am thrilled to say that my WW2 novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams continues to sell well. My latest novel Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust will be released within the next few weeks. The two books are polar opposites in theme and tone. I suspect that’s due to my fickle Gemini nature.
Angela sent me 11 questions to read the answers and the rest of this post visit: https://pamelaallegretto.com/2020/02/...
We are one, all Mother Earth’s children. I still have hope that in my lifetime I will see everyone, despite their race, ethnicity, religion, lack of religion, economic situation, sexual orientation, etc., treated with dignity. How hard is it, really, just to treat people the way you want to be treated?
It would be wonderful if the whole world could be as understanding and supportive as artists and writers are with each other. We don't care about who lives where and what the politics are of any country. We don't care about race or religion, or lack of religion. We care about each other as human beings with a shared love of beauty and artistic freedom.
As well as being a fantastically supportive blogger, Angela is also an author, and her book Mavis and Dot: Frolics, foibles and friendships by the seaside is one of my favorites. Angela’s cleaver banter, appealing supporting cast, and timely social issues weave a unique and memorable story. I rarely clamor for a sequel, but in the case of Mavis and Dot, I make the exception: I want more.
I am thrilled to say that my WW2 novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams continues to sell well. My latest novel Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust will be released within the next few weeks. The two books are polar opposites in theme and tone. I suspect that’s due to my fickle Gemini nature.
Angela sent me 11 questions to read the answers and the rest of this post visit: https://pamelaallegretto.com/2020/02/...
February 4, 2020
NEW RELEASE COMING SOON
ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST
Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted.
During her Venetian trip to participate in an international art exhibition, Carla Romano brings along her deceased friend’s ashes. But is that all she has in her tote bag? The FBI, Venetian police, and a gaggle of misfits believe otherwise. Five-million-dollars in stolen diamonds are expected to be unloaded in Venice, and Carla is the suspected bag lady.
Slipping into designer shoes and donning her sleuth-in-training cap, Carla sets out in a city of secrets that everyone knows, to solve a diamond caper with more twists and turns than the Venetian labyrinth of narrow streets and canals.
STAY TUNED!
View cover at: https://pamelaallegretto.com/2020/02/...
Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted.
During her Venetian trip to participate in an international art exhibition, Carla Romano brings along her deceased friend’s ashes. But is that all she has in her tote bag? The FBI, Venetian police, and a gaggle of misfits believe otherwise. Five-million-dollars in stolen diamonds are expected to be unloaded in Venice, and Carla is the suspected bag lady.
Slipping into designer shoes and donning her sleuth-in-training cap, Carla sets out in a city of secrets that everyone knows, to solve a diamond caper with more twists and turns than the Venetian labyrinth of narrow streets and canals.
STAY TUNED!
View cover at: https://pamelaallegretto.com/2020/02/...
October 22, 2019
BACK-STORY
My most sincere thanks to WritersWeekly and the staff at Booklocker for publishing the “Back-Story” to my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams. For those of you who have already read the book and for others who have not yet had the opportunity, the article answers some of the questions you have posed: What inspired my story and my characters? How did I conduct my research? What was my goal? La vita e` bella. https://writersweekly.com/back-storie...
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is available for purchase in paperback and eBook at:
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
AMAZON UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridge-Sighs...
AMAZON CANADA
https://www.amazon.ca/Bridge-Sighs-Dr...
BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bridg...…
BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/8228.html
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brid...
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/…/eb…/bri...
Amazon author page
amazon.com/author/pamelaallegretto
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is available for purchase in paperback and eBook at:
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
AMAZON UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridge-Sighs...
AMAZON CANADA
https://www.amazon.ca/Bridge-Sighs-Dr...
BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bridg...…
BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/8228.html
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brid...
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/…/eb…/bri...
Amazon author page
amazon.com/author/pamelaallegretto
October 4, 2019
“WW2 & ART IN FICTION”
I am honored to have BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS added to this prestigious directory: “WW2 & ART IN FICTION.” Thank you to celebrated author, Jennifer Alderson for your consideration and generosity.
Click on this link to learn more about these exciting award-winning novels. http://jennifersalderson.com/2019/10/...
Click on this link to learn more about these exciting award-winning novels. http://jennifersalderson.com/2019/10/...
September 17, 2019
New Interview
New Interview
Mille grazie to award-winning author Kathryn Gauci for featuring my interview on her website. I am honored to be included alongside such gifted authors. I also appreciate Kathryn’s consideration to my interests beyond writing. Click here to view the entire interview.
https://www.kathryngauci.com/blog-86-...
Mille grazie to award-winning author Kathryn Gauci for featuring my interview on her website. I am honored to be included alongside such gifted authors. I also appreciate Kathryn’s consideration to my interests beyond writing. Click here to view the entire interview.
https://www.kathryngauci.com/blog-86-...
June 19, 2019
“ONE OF THE BEST WWII NOVELS”
My heartfelt thanks to the Amazon reader for writing such a lovely review. I am delighted that you enjoyed the novel and appreciate your kindness. I’m sorry that your name was not listed so that I could thank you personally.
“Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is one of the best WWII novels that I have ever read. Along with vivid descriptions of the horrors of war, it introduces interesting, well-developed, and realistic characters. The plot is full of twists and turns as it takes the reader through the difficult life and struggle for survival of the main character, Angelina, and her daughter, Gina. This is not your run-of-the-mill war novel. It is a book that takes you back to those horrible years making you feel and experience what the characters are going through. I read with gusto and at times found it hard to put the book down.”
“Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is one of the best WWII novels that I have ever read. Along with vivid descriptions of the horrors of war, it introduces interesting, well-developed, and realistic characters. The plot is full of twists and turns as it takes the reader through the difficult life and struggle for survival of the main character, Angelina, and her daughter, Gina. This is not your run-of-the-mill war novel. It is a book that takes you back to those horrible years making you feel and experience what the characters are going through. I read with gusto and at times found it hard to put the book down.”
April 5, 2019
“PAGE-TURNER EXTRAORDINAIRE”
“PAGE-TURNER EXTRAORDINAIRE”
Mille Grazie to Burton for this lovely review.
“Pamela Allegretto does a masterful job of leading her readers into the horrors of the German oppression of Italy from 1943 to 1945. She accomplishes this through the eyes of the victims and the vanquished in a fascinating tale of deep love and callous hate within one family. From beginning to end, we are reminded that this war brought out the best and the worst in people. A page-turner extraordinaire.”
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is available for purchase in paperback and eBook at:
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
AMAZON UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridge-Sighs...
AMAZON CANADA
https://www.amazon.ca/Bridge-Sighs-Dr...
BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bridg...…
BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/8228.html
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brid...
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/…/eb…/bri...
Mille Grazie to Burton for this lovely review.
“Pamela Allegretto does a masterful job of leading her readers into the horrors of the German oppression of Italy from 1943 to 1945. She accomplishes this through the eyes of the victims and the vanquished in a fascinating tale of deep love and callous hate within one family. From beginning to end, we are reminded that this war brought out the best and the worst in people. A page-turner extraordinaire.”
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is available for purchase in paperback and eBook at:
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
AMAZON UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridge-Sighs...
AMAZON CANADA
https://www.amazon.ca/Bridge-Sighs-Dr...
BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bridg...…
BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/8228.html
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brid...
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/…/eb…/bri...
March 3, 2019
“PAGE-TURNING SUSPENSE”
“PAGE-TURNING SUSPENSE”
Thank you to journalist Tom Soboleski for your lovely review. I am grateful to you for your generous words.
“I just finished reading this book for the second time in three years. This is page-turning story telling at its finest, depicting how war can tear a family apart. Set in Rome and Faicchio, Italy, during WWII, a single family struggles for their lives as their family cohesion is ripped by divided loyalties between the Italian Resistance and Mussolini supporters. One member, Lidia, is the most vile and heartless character I've ever encountered, betraying even her closest family to ingratiate herself with the Fascists. The intrigue, suspense, and surprise is continuous in this superbly told narrative, with deep human emotion developed in every character. The final scene is an edge-of-your-seat tension-builder that leaves you hanging in suspense until the last few paragraphs. A memorable story of love, determination, and wickedness that is sure to impact you.”
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is available for purchase in paperback and eBook at:
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bridg...…
BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/8228.html
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brid...
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/…/eb…/bri...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
Thank you to journalist Tom Soboleski for your lovely review. I am grateful to you for your generous words.
“I just finished reading this book for the second time in three years. This is page-turning story telling at its finest, depicting how war can tear a family apart. Set in Rome and Faicchio, Italy, during WWII, a single family struggles for their lives as their family cohesion is ripped by divided loyalties between the Italian Resistance and Mussolini supporters. One member, Lidia, is the most vile and heartless character I've ever encountered, betraying even her closest family to ingratiate herself with the Fascists. The intrigue, suspense, and surprise is continuous in this superbly told narrative, with deep human emotion developed in every character. The final scene is an edge-of-your-seat tension-builder that leaves you hanging in suspense until the last few paragraphs. A memorable story of love, determination, and wickedness that is sure to impact you.”
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is available for purchase in paperback and eBook at:
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bridg...…
BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/8228.html
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brid...
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/…/eb…/bri...
AMAZON.IT:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B015JRFQE8
