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Thank you all for the kind words about Finding Carly which came out last week! I always appreciate each and every one of you who picks up a copy of my books. It's such a compliment and I'll never take you for granted.
Before we get into teasing about Searching for Bristol next week, (which comes out in LESS THAN A MONTH! EEK) I wanted to talk about something that I get a fair number of emails about.
Why are your books not in Kindle Unlimited? I wish you'd put your books in KU. I can't afford to buy your books. I'm on a fixed income and can't buy books. I've already read your free books, can't you make something else free? It's been a while since you've done that.
I get it. Who doesn't want stuff for free? I know I love me a good deal and discount, especially in today's economy. BUT, you may not know this (or you may not care), but in order for a book to be in Amazon's KU program, it is not allowed to be on ANY OTHER BOOK PLATFORM. That includes libraries. So in order for me to put my books in kindle unlimited, I have to deny all my readers on Apple, Kobo, Google Play, Barnes and Noble, and those who borrow them from their local library, a chance to read it.
And I just don't want to do that.
Before you email an author and ask for free stuff, think about the money you spend on crap all the time. I took notice this week...I spent $20 at Chick Fil'A when I could've gone home and made my lunch. I bought a drink at the gas station when I was there for $3.99, I picked up some of the candy in the impulse aisle at the grocery store that was at least $10. I bought a greeting card with SEVEN freaking words for $7.99. Were any of those things necessary? Not really. I could've bought NINE of my books instead of all that crap.
All I'm saying is that I don't think my books are TOO expensive. You get around 100,000 words for five bucks. Some of you read really fast, but generally that's hours of entertainment. AND you have the book forever to re-read if you want. Yes, if you're just starting out with my books it can be daunting to see how many books are in my backlist and that could get pricey, BUT...you can ALWAYS request them from your library....in digital or paperback form. They're there for your enjoyment (and yes, I get paid when libraries buy my books).
I don't mean to be preachy, but since I get asked this question all the time, I figured I'd address how it feels to be on the receiving end of it. You wouldn't go to your favorite restaurant and tell the owner that you LOVE his food, but it's just too expensive and can you have it for free? So you tell me that enjoy my stories, but not enough to actually PAY for them?
I love what I do, but my books pay my bills. I do put books on sale a lot (like Finding Lexie is currently FREE for a short time in the US, AU, UK and CA (not on Amazon unfortunately in Canada as Amazon refused to price match it when I asked...they are the only vendor who won't let authors change our prices to free, we have to email them and beg them to do it, we're at their mercy). I also have FOUR books that are completely free for anyone, anytime, on ALL the book platforms. I don't have to do that, but I do because I want to encourage people to try me out.
ANYWAY, my point is...I'm not going to say I'll never put my books in KU, because this market is constantly changing, but I DO have 16 of them in that program right now. SIXTEEEN! Plus the 4 I have for free. That's TWENTY of my books you can read for "Free." If you truly love my stories, or any author's stories, save those pennies, forgo that expensive drink, don't eat out one night, so you can splurge on something that won't rot your teeth. :)
All right, enough of that. Along with Finding Lexie being free on all the book platforms in a few countries, I have another book by one of my author friends that is FREE. Aurora Rose Reynolds has generously allowed me to share with you the link to her book, Wide Open Spaces. I love Aurora's books, she's the queen of the BOOM...or her hero instantly knowing a woman is "his." Check it out!
Next week, I'm back fast and furious with teasers for Searching for Bristol. I've got an except and the first chapter ready for you. I love this one because it starts out with a jungle rescue! And you guys KNOW how much I love those! :) Bristol is a firecracker and she and Rocky are perfect for each other...as long as whoever wants to keep them apart doesn't succeed!
Remember to be kind out there. It's a tough world!
~Susan
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That moment your life changes.
That moment that changes your life.
That moment you love someone more than you love yourself.
That was the moment we gave our son up for adoption and the moment I was left bare. A wide-open space that would forever be empty.
There are moments that define you as a person, moments that prove just how strong you are, moments you push yourself to keep going forward when all you really want to do is give up. It was in one of those moments when I reached out and found him waiting for me.
When Shelby Calder left home fifteen years ago, she never planned on returning to the Alaskan town she left behind. But after the death of her grandfather and a bitter divorce, she hopes going home will be a fresh start for her and her ten-year-old son.
Zach Watters has made a lot of mistakes in his life. But when he sees Shelby Calder, looking more beautiful than ever, standing outside her childhood home, he promises himself that letting her go won't be a mistake he ever makes again.
Some things never change and love is one of them.
Before we get into teasing about Searching for Bristol next week, (which comes out in LESS THAN A MONTH! EEK) I wanted to talk about something that I get a fair number of emails about.
Why are your books not in Kindle Unlimited? I wish you'd put your books in KU. I can't afford to buy your books. I'm on a fixed income and can't buy books. I've already read your free books, can't you make something else free? It's been a while since you've done that.
I get it. Who doesn't want stuff for free? I know I love me a good deal and discount, especially in today's economy. BUT, you may not know this (or you may not care), but in order for a book to be in Amazon's KU program, it is not allowed to be on ANY OTHER BOOK PLATFORM. That includes libraries. So in order for me to put my books in kindle unlimited, I have to deny all my readers on Apple, Kobo, Google Play, Barnes and Noble, and those who borrow them from their local library, a chance to read it.
And I just don't want to do that.
Before you email an author and ask for free stuff, think about the money you spend on crap all the time. I took notice this week...I spent $20 at Chick Fil'A when I could've gone home and made my lunch. I bought a drink at the gas station when I was there for $3.99, I picked up some of the candy in the impulse aisle at the grocery store that was at least $10. I bought a greeting card with SEVEN freaking words for $7.99. Were any of those things necessary? Not really. I could've bought NINE of my books instead of all that crap.
All I'm saying is that I don't think my books are TOO expensive. You get around 100,000 words for five bucks. Some of you read really fast, but generally that's hours of entertainment. AND you have the book forever to re-read if you want. Yes, if you're just starting out with my books it can be daunting to see how many books are in my backlist and that could get pricey, BUT...you can ALWAYS request them from your library....in digital or paperback form. They're there for your enjoyment (and yes, I get paid when libraries buy my books).
I don't mean to be preachy, but since I get asked this question all the time, I figured I'd address how it feels to be on the receiving end of it. You wouldn't go to your favorite restaurant and tell the owner that you LOVE his food, but it's just too expensive and can you have it for free? So you tell me that enjoy my stories, but not enough to actually PAY for them?
I love what I do, but my books pay my bills. I do put books on sale a lot (like Finding Lexie is currently FREE for a short time in the US, AU, UK and CA (not on Amazon unfortunately in Canada as Amazon refused to price match it when I asked...they are the only vendor who won't let authors change our prices to free, we have to email them and beg them to do it, we're at their mercy). I also have FOUR books that are completely free for anyone, anytime, on ALL the book platforms. I don't have to do that, but I do because I want to encourage people to try me out.
ANYWAY, my point is...I'm not going to say I'll never put my books in KU, because this market is constantly changing, but I DO have 16 of them in that program right now. SIXTEEEN! Plus the 4 I have for free. That's TWENTY of my books you can read for "Free." If you truly love my stories, or any author's stories, save those pennies, forgo that expensive drink, don't eat out one night, so you can splurge on something that won't rot your teeth. :)
All right, enough of that. Along with Finding Lexie being free on all the book platforms in a few countries, I have another book by one of my author friends that is FREE. Aurora Rose Reynolds has generously allowed me to share with you the link to her book, Wide Open Spaces. I love Aurora's books, she's the queen of the BOOM...or her hero instantly knowing a woman is "his." Check it out!
Next week, I'm back fast and furious with teasers for Searching for Bristol. I've got an except and the first chapter ready for you. I love this one because it starts out with a jungle rescue! And you guys KNOW how much I love those! :) Bristol is a firecracker and she and Rocky are perfect for each other...as long as whoever wants to keep them apart doesn't succeed!
Remember to be kind out there. It's a tough world!
~Susan
Download Here
That moment your life changes.
That moment that changes your life.
That moment you love someone more than you love yourself.
That was the moment we gave our son up for adoption and the moment I was left bare. A wide-open space that would forever be empty.
There are moments that define you as a person, moments that prove just how strong you are, moments you push yourself to keep going forward when all you really want to do is give up. It was in one of those moments when I reached out and found him waiting for me.
When Shelby Calder left home fifteen years ago, she never planned on returning to the Alaskan town she left behind. But after the death of her grandfather and a bitter divorce, she hopes going home will be a fresh start for her and her ten-year-old son.
Zach Watters has made a lot of mistakes in his life. But when he sees Shelby Calder, looking more beautiful than ever, standing outside her childhood home, he promises himself that letting her go won't be a mistake he ever makes again.
Some things never change and love is one of them.
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