Melanie Ansley's Blog - Posts Tagged "animals"
Leaping off the deep end
This is my first Goodreads blog post--not just as an author, but ever. Behind the times, I know. But to make up for it, I’m kicking it off with a free promo day.
After a lot of research (okay, maybe just as much as my brain could handle) into KDP Select and all the various exclusive options, I went with KDP. Hugely for the experimentation with exclusivity, but also for the free promotion dates.
Today, my fantasy novel “Theo and the Forbidden Language” will be available for free. I know there’s a lot of debate online about the advisability of free, whether it devalues a book or generates new readers. But ten plus years as a film producer has taught me that sometimes the only way to find out is to dive in. Opinions are plentiful and convictions run deep, but ultimately the only way to really taste the truth and gain the knowledge is to eat the apple yourself. So here we go!
I'm running this free promo for one day only, feel free to check out the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
Thank you and happy reading!
After a lot of research (okay, maybe just as much as my brain could handle) into KDP Select and all the various exclusive options, I went with KDP. Hugely for the experimentation with exclusivity, but also for the free promotion dates.
Today, my fantasy novel “Theo and the Forbidden Language” will be available for free. I know there’s a lot of debate online about the advisability of free, whether it devalues a book or generates new readers. But ten plus years as a film producer has taught me that sometimes the only way to find out is to dive in. Opinions are plentiful and convictions run deep, but ultimately the only way to really taste the truth and gain the knowledge is to eat the apple yourself. So here we go!
I'm running this free promo for one day only, feel free to check out the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
Thank you and happy reading!
Giveaway day!
"Theo and the Forbidden Language" goes free today (Monday, Feb 16), as it's my last day on Amazon's KDP Select and the other giveaways did a great job connecting me with new readers and supporters.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
I've also found that the uptick in interest does create sales/borrows in the days immediately following--so for any new authors out there, it does seem going free has its perks, especially if your book is well written, well edited, and finds an audience who feels like they got a very good deal off your countdown/free promo.
I am still debating the benefits of going to Nook and Google Play--there are such mixed opinions on line, but would love to hear any experiences readers/authors have with those two platforms!
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
I've also found that the uptick in interest does create sales/borrows in the days immediately following--so for any new authors out there, it does seem going free has its perks, especially if your book is well written, well edited, and finds an audience who feels like they got a very good deal off your countdown/free promo.
I am still debating the benefits of going to Nook and Google Play--there are such mixed opinions on line, but would love to hear any experiences readers/authors have with those two platforms!
New Interview
An interview I did with Canadian author Coreena McBurnie is now up on her website:
http://coreenamcburnie.com/2016/02/14...
I'm now also reading the first in her "Antigone" series--a historical fiction fantasy which is one of my favourite genres. Coreena welcomes interview submissions from independent authors, so it's worth visiting her site and checking out her work.
Happy reading and writing over this long weekend!
http://coreenamcburnie.com/2016/02/14...
I'm now also reading the first in her "Antigone" series--a historical fiction fantasy which is one of my favourite genres. Coreena welcomes interview submissions from independent authors, so it's worth visiting her site and checking out her work.
Happy reading and writing over this long weekend!
"Theo" Wins the YA Category at 2018 IRDA Awards
Hi everyone,
I'm at the 2018 Book Con in New York this weekend, with some very cool news: "Theo and the Forbidden Language" has won Best Young Adult Book at the IndieReader Discovery Awards.
Here is IndieReader's verdict on "Theo and the Forbidden Language":
"Melanie Ansley’s THEO AND THE FORBIDDEN LANGUAGE is an engaging novel that follows the humble healer rabbit, Theo, as he learns that his taboo skill for “word-catching” could save his world. With talking animals, an on-going battle to remain free, and themes that ignite feelings of introspection, THEO would sit nicely alongside the likes of C. S. Lewis and Lewis Carol. Ansley has created an immersive world that readers will want to stay in long after the book is finished."
To celebrate, "Theo" Book 1 goes on discount from June 8th to June 15th! This Kindle Countdown means that "Theo" will be only $.99 starting on June 8th, then go to $1.99 on June 11 (https://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden...). Perhaps a good time to gift someone you know an award winning book?
Meanwhile, editing on Book 2 is moving along. The process has been slowed down by a TV screenwriting assignment, but the book series will continue. Stay tuned!
And now, back to writing!
Melanie
I'm at the 2018 Book Con in New York this weekend, with some very cool news: "Theo and the Forbidden Language" has won Best Young Adult Book at the IndieReader Discovery Awards.
Here is IndieReader's verdict on "Theo and the Forbidden Language":
"Melanie Ansley’s THEO AND THE FORBIDDEN LANGUAGE is an engaging novel that follows the humble healer rabbit, Theo, as he learns that his taboo skill for “word-catching” could save his world. With talking animals, an on-going battle to remain free, and themes that ignite feelings of introspection, THEO would sit nicely alongside the likes of C. S. Lewis and Lewis Carol. Ansley has created an immersive world that readers will want to stay in long after the book is finished."
To celebrate, "Theo" Book 1 goes on discount from June 8th to June 15th! This Kindle Countdown means that "Theo" will be only $.99 starting on June 8th, then go to $1.99 on June 11 (https://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden...). Perhaps a good time to gift someone you know an award winning book?
Meanwhile, editing on Book 2 is moving along. The process has been slowed down by a TV screenwriting assignment, but the book series will continue. Stay tuned!
And now, back to writing!
Melanie
