My first fans and blog!

This is a big day for any author; I have my first official fans and I've started my first blog! I won't have much time to put into this blog because I am focused on completing Book 2: "Flotilla of the Dead". But I do want my fans to know how truly flattering it is to know that you enjoyed my first book. It is gratifying to know that, with so few copies sold, "Voyage of the Dead" has already attracted fans and some great reviews. I'll do my best to keep you posted on "Flotilla of the Dead" and promotions for "Voyage of the Dead."

I must say that I thought writing a book would be hard, but have learned that it's much easier than promoting one. It's difficult for a first time indie author to get exposure. Fans are encouraged to write reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, as well as spread the link http://www.amazon.com/Voyage-Dead-Sov...# through social media such as Twitter and Facebook. It would also help if you mention Voyage of the Dead in Goodreads groups - many of them frown on authors who self-promote their books. So it's up to my fans to help spread the Super Rabies virus ;)

The success of the Sovereign Spirit Saga will depend in large part on grass roots and viral marketing, at least until the third book is released. Eventually I hope to combine all three into a paperback edition with a real publisher to promote the series. In the meantime, thank you for your interest and support. I hope you enjoy the ride!

Note: Please feel free to make comments and send me messages. I am open to suggestions and ideas for "Flotilla of the Dead" and subsiquent books in the saga. There is also a Voyage of the Dead page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Voyage-... that I encourage you to visit and "like" or comment on. Additionally, there is a http://www.sovereignspirit.net/ website that will become an official blog and fan page eventually, and you can email me@davidpforsyth.com too.