Marketing a Book as a new Author

Marketing a book is far harder than writing it, especially as a new author. Since the release of A Boy Named Zephyr, I have tried several different approaches to marketing. Below are a couple methods that are cheap and easy to get started with, and have worked decently for me as a new author.

Goodreads Giveaways

Goodreads giveaways have given the best bang for the buck of all of my marketing attempts. To host a giveaway, you need an author account with Goodreads, and a physical version of you...