Free really is better.

Like we didn't know that already, right?

So I uploaded my book Misery's Fire last weekend on Amazon and Smashwords for the low price of 99 cents.  I chose to start with this YA novel first because it's a stand-alone story, and I've gotten some really great feedback on it from beta readers.  It has sold several copies and gotten some positive reviews, and I am pleased given the limited marketing I have done so far.  I'm taking it slowly, learning as I go.

Last night I decided to test my other two novels – Invisible Justice and Brute Justice - to see what would happen if I offer them free for a short period of time.  Wiser people have told me you gain an advantage by having multiple books to your name, for cross-selling.  What I didn't expect, though, was the flurry of activity I encountered when my book covers hit the "free e-books" list.  It's been less than 24 hours and already I've topped the 300-books-downloaded mark! 

So when it comes to impulse purchasing, I guess free really does make a difference!