We’re Closing In!
Well folks, we’re on a campaign… hopefully a short one, for now.
My debut novel, The Ultimate Threat, now has 27 reviews on Amazon. That’s very encouraging and gratifying. And I can’t think of a good reason for not trying for 30.
You see, with that many reviews the folks in the book industry begin to take notice, among them people who hold the promotional strings at Amazon. That is, The Ultimate Threat will begin to pop up among books suggested by Amazon to their site browsers. This is a big deal!
Now, math that even I can handle says three more reviews is all that’s needed to close in on that august status. So, I’m making a request of you. Would those who’ve been kind enough to buy a copy, online or in print, consider posting a review? Should you be so inclined, here’s the link: http://amzn.com/1514283948
Amazon allows you to post a review even if you purhased your copy in print or ebook from someone other than Amazon, like Chapters in Canada or Barnes & Noble in the US, or from my punlisher, Endeavour Press Ltd. in London, UK. And your review can be anonymous.
Unsure how to do it? Go to the website using the link above. 
Scroll way down until you see the reviews. You’ll see a little box asking if you want to post a review. (Of course you do!) All it takes is two or three sentences, and Voila! you have a review. For inspiration, check out some of the other reviews, even the not-so-flattering ones. Hey, they’re entitled to their opinions (the scoundrels!).
The Next Step
And then we’ll be poised to go for the next plateau. It’s a biggie.
While it’s still too early to get excited about that one, I’m hoping one day to be able to tell you we’ve reached 50 reviews. Wouldn’t that be something? That’s when book editors at places like the New York Times Review of Books, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times start taking notice.
Until a book reaches that milestone it is unlikely to get much widespread notice among the 300,000 books published each year, in English alone, or the six million plus already in print. Nor can we expect The Ultimate Threat to draw the attention of script writers, producers or directors — unless or course you happen to be a famous criminal, a celebrity or a high-profile politician. And I’m not planning on becoming any of these anytime soon. So 50 reviews is nirvana, and that’s when the sky can start to be the limit.
So kind readers, I hope you will consider joining us on this incredible ride by sharing a review, an honest one if you please.
We’re on the verge of the first big milestone and just over halfway to achieving the really big goal. Will you please take a few minutes? Thanks!
Here’s the link again: http://amzn.com/1514283948 (Hey, I used to be in marketing!)
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Coming Next: Something Really Different
Most of the stories posted on this blog over the years have followed light-hearted themes in one of these genres: humor, romance or adventure.
The next story you will see posted here, in a week or so, will be quite different. It’s called: “That Made It Personal: The Anatomy of a Death Threat”. It’s based on a true story.
Stay tuned!
