A.K. Michaels's Blog, page 14
August 1, 2015
How NOT to promote your book!
Okay guys, as an author, especially if you’re like me and are an indie, then we all know we have to promote our books to get sales. However, there are some ‘no no’s’ regarding this and I’d just like to give you my own opinion on this rather tricky subject.
First, if you get a new follower on twitter. Please don’t immediately send a direct message saying ‘please check out my book’ or ‘I’d love you to read and review my book’ or anything like this together with links to buy. I’ve had this too many times to count lately and, trust me, people will not be rushing off to download your story! It puts people off, not on, to your books.
Same rules apply for other social media platforms like Facebook. If someone likes your authorpage, or friends you, don’t follow it up by pm’ing them asking them to buy your book, review your book, or such. These tactics will not usually result in sales. In fact, if you do this on a regular basis then word gets around and people will block or even report you. Please, don’t do this, and the worst possible posts to put on your page are the ones saying you’re broke and need money so please buy your book! For goodness sake, do not do this! You are a professional, an author, and you should conduct yourself as you would in a work place; with professionalism, courtesy, and good business sense.
So, how do you promote yourself? Well, there are a lot of ways to do that via social media. Take part in events on Facebook, contact pages/groups/bloggers asking if they could possibly help by offering them a free copy to review, or offering to do a giveaway on their page. Don’t spam peeps, contact them once, and if they respond – great! If they don’t, then move on, don’t harrass them until they finally block you for being a nuisance.
In all things be professional, friendly, and courteous. Don’t beg, don’t be rude, and don’t ever spam.
Also, if you’re friends with other authors – do NOT post your book/links etc on their timeline. This is not acceptable and will annoy the hell out of them. If you’re friendly with an author then by all means pm them asking them to post your sale etc, but never just go ahead and try to add it to their page. Your name will spread like wildfire, but for all the wrong reasons, and you’ll find yourself being blocked right, left, and center. If they say no then take it on the chin and don’t feel upset. It may just be they don’t think your book is a good ‘fit’ for their reader base. It’s not a direct attack on you or your work. Thank them for their time and move on.
In this business there’s going to be many ‘No’s’ so if you get upset at these then you’re in for a rough ride. You have to grow a very thick skin and don’t take it personally or you’ll be very unhappy and that’s not why we write. We write because we HAVE to, at least that’s why I do it, so if you’re like that too then focus on the positives: your story flowing out of you and readers enjoying what you write!
July 15, 2015
Check this out!
Check this out peeps! Made by the fabulously talented Savannah Morgan!
July 9, 2015
The Black Rose Chronicles, Deceit and Lies is LIVE for preorder! Grab it at promotional price of only $0.99!
The Black Rose Chronicles, Deceit and Lies, book 1 in brand new series is now LIVE for preorder! Grab it at the special preorder price of only $0.99 NOW! Please support Thunderclap here peeps.
Blurb:-
She is different, unique, and one of a kind. Even in this weird new world. In a world ravaged by an inter-species war and almost devoid of Witches, she has to hide, keeping her heritage a secret. Only two people knew the truth about her: her father and her mentor; her savior, Seth. A highly trained assassin, she kills with impunity if the target deserves such a sentence. Unfortunately, far too many do. The lawlessness that stretches from coast to coast allowing unspeakable acts to go unpunished.
Vampires, Werewolves, Demons, and a host of other species now run free upon the earth and some of them were downright evil. She tasks herself with dealing with wrongdoers whenever she can. She is strong, fearless and powerful. An anomaly, probably the only Witch/Wolf hybrid left alive. She shields herself from detection. If anyone knew she has Witch DNA they would all come after her and she couldn’t take such a horde on and live.
Her assignments as the ‘go to’ assassin for The Council give her plenty of opportunity to wreak justice upon those who deal in death and destruction. Her targets mostly found dead with black lips and tongue; a result of her spells and not just the poison everyone thinks. So, when the new Head of the Council, Basilius, a Demon, tasks her with taking out the most powerful Vampire alive she can’t refuse. Can she?
The Black Rose will strike again for the good of humanity. It’s what she believes she’s been born to do and she will tackle this as she does all of her missions; with deadly intent. There’d be no difference this time. Would there? Or is the dangerous Vampire, Cassius Allarde, not all that he seems?
Come follow Rose’s journey as she fights to find out the truth. About the Demon, the Vampire and the Witch hunt that destroyed most of her kind. Book 1 in A K Michaels new series, The Black Rose Chronicles. If you like your dystopian books with the added bonus of supernatural beings in abundance then this book is for you.
July 5, 2015
Voracious Vixens Boxset is LIVE!!
This boxed set of best...
Voracious Vixens Boxset is LIVE!!
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With fourteen stories and over seven hundred thousand enchanting words of paranormal fiction, this dark paranormal romance boxed set will keep you reading cover to cover, discovering new favorites, and new authors with entire series to explore.
Hot, steamy, pulse-pounding, filled with romantic suspense, alpha-males, powerful female heroines, and paranormal thriller intensity, these entrancing stories take readers for a sensual, exciting journey.
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Anthology Includes: Slayers & Assassins, Alphas, Hunters & Huntresses, Guardians & Protectors, Paranormal & Urban, Fantasy, Futuristic, Fairy Tales, Contemporary, New Adult, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Comedy, Sweet & Steamy Romance, Fated Mates & Forbidden Lovers, Witches, Wizards & Werewolves, Demons & Devils, Magic, Ghosts, Vampires, Mind-readers, Psychics, Shapeshifters, Faeries, Werewolves, and so much more! Separately, these books cost over $50!
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Highland Wolf Clan, Book 5, A Highlander’s Return is now LIVE! Only $0.99!
Blurb:-
Grant, Alpha of the Pack in the Highlands, returns home triumphantly with his special mate by his side. Blessed by the Goddess herself as their two hearts beat as one. Anxious to show her off to his Pack he cannot foresee what is about to happen. Not everyone within the Pack is happy to see his return and even less pleased that he brings back an American as Alpha She-Wolf.
A Father whose jealousy eats at his soul, changing him forever and putting him on a course that will lead to devastation and heartache. A childhood friend who is capable of the worst kind of betrayal that leaves Grant with a heart wrenching dilemma.
Can Grant keep his soul-mate safe? And at what cost to him, her, and the Pack?
Continue the story of The Highland Wolf Clan series with this novella of Grant and Shelly’s return to Scotland. Hot Alpha males, sexy Wolves, and chilling discoveries abound in this latest addition to this hot Paranormal Shifter series.
June 5, 2015
Voracious Vixens is now Live for Pre-Order! Thirteen best-selling Paranormal Authors for only $0.99
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With thirteen stories and over seven hundred thousand enchanting words of paranormal fiction, this dark paranormal romance boxed set will keep you reading cover to cover, discovering new favorites, and new authors with entire series to explore.
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Loaded with supernatural thrills, this boxed set has it all: ghosts, vampires, mind-readers, psychics, shapeshifters, demons, faeries, werewolves, and more.
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May 8, 2015
Do you like signed paperbacks?
I do signed paperbacks folks, they are the price you’d pay on Amazon, plus postage. Now, I know the posting is a pain in the butt for me to send to US etc, and I can only apologize to our lovely peeps over the pond, sorry it’s so expensive to send there. However, for anyone that would like a signed paperback then all you have to do is pm me on FB. Here is the author page link – click here for author page – and here’s my personal page if you want to send me a friend request – click here for personal page – so just drop me a pm if you’re interested. Payment is done through paypal so it’s easy peasy! I’ll pop in a couple of signed bookmarks too folks.
Here’s a couple of mine that are available. Hope you all have a fandabydozy weekend! I’m away back to writing book 4 in the Highland Wolf Clan series! Busy, busy busy!
March 27, 2015
Wow! Just Wow!
Well I was away with family for a couple of days after a hectic few weeks in the run up to release of Highland Wolf Clan, Book 1, The Reluctant Alpha and what do I see on my return? Something absolutely amazing, that’s what! Highland has gotten to #23 in Top Rated Paranormal Romance on Amazon as dictated by customer ratings/reviews! Now THAT is wonderful. I am so stoked about it I almost did a girly ‘squeeeeeeee’! Hubs did look at me rather weird as I got a tad excited, but, hey, that’s nothing new, the whole looking at me weird I mean.
Here’s the proof too – I’m saving this pic folks! It was an awesome thing to come home to! So a huge Thank You to everyone who has read and left a review. I’m so happy that you are loving it as much as me.
February 24, 2015
New Release Coming Soon! Highland Wolf Clan, Book 1, The Reluctant Alpha
New book has been to my fabulous editor, Missy Borucki, and my proofer, Cryssy, and it’s almost ready to go live! March 20th is the big day and I can’t wait! I sincerely hope you all enjoy it and I’m working very, very hard to get Book 2 out ASAP! I absolutely adore the cover, created by the wonderfully talented Sassy Queens of Design aka Becca and Angel. Go check out their page if you’re an author and needing a cover, banners, teasers or anything else image related! Okay, so here’s the cover, blurb and links folks, hope you go and check it out and support my very first Thunderclap!
Blurb
Cameron Sinclair is a successful businessman, with world-wide offices. He’s a multi-billionaire with all the trappings, private jet included. But Cameron has a secret – he’s also a Wolf. A Wolf who vowed never to return to Pack life, or his birthright as Alpha.
With no choice but to answer his father’s summons, he reluctantly returns to his Highland Pack. However, two Alphas in one Pack will never do and things do not go smoothly. Cameron again leaves his Pack to aid his Uncle in the US, with several of his friends in tow.
What awaits is heartache, sorrow and the chance for a new life as Alpha of a large Pack. A life with love in it, his first sight of the white She-Wolf affecting him in ways he can’t even understand.
A deadly threat is uncovered and he and his Wolves must defend the Pack by all means necessary. When the threat is a corrupt and depraved Alpha and a horde of immortal guards, can Cameron save the Pack? And, if he does, will he want a part of it?
Or, will he do what he always does – walk away?
Preorder Links
October 5, 2014
Check out Eden Elsworth’s Books!
I’m doing a wee post today to let you all know about an author, and friend of mine, Eden Elsworth! I’ve read her book Rowena and loved it so please go and have a look at her work guys! She is a very talented author and I’m proud to call her a friend. Love ya Eden!
You can check her out here:-
