November Update
Hello lovely readers!
I am working through the edits for Blood of the Whirlwind (The Shifter Chronicles 16), and I still hope to release it in January 2024. You'll be the first to know if I need to push it off another month. I am very proud of this book (it was a tough one), and I hope to share the blurb with you soon! Still have to commission the cover art as well, so stay tuned for all those goodies.
Work on the latest The Stones of Power book is going steady. I'm happy for the federal holidays coming up, which gives me extra days to be a writing hermit. If I haven't mentioned it before, this one is Opal: Master and Puppet. I only have four books left, and I'm struggling not to get ahead of myself. I am excited but also sad to wrap up Morgorth and Aishe's story. They've been with me since 2012, and while the ending will be triumphant, it will be bittersweet to me.
On the marketing front, I'm slowly looking into avenues for 1) better exposure and 2) earning more royalties. I see many authors direct selling their books, and I want to do something like that. That is the best way to support your favorite writers. It cuts out the middleman and your money will go to the person who created the gorgeous story gracing your eyeballs. And considering the shenanigans that Amazon/KDP/KU is playing at, it's also better for authors' mental health (and wallet) to find other avenues for selling their books. I am now on BookBub, and they have wonderful marketing tips that I'm going to try and implement. I'm also going to look into IngramSparks for wide distribution of my paperbacks/hardcovers. You might one day find my books in libraries and bookstores! I know I'll scream and take a selfie should that day come. (And I don't take selfies. Ever.)
While that is a lot more money out of pocket for me, I hope it will pay off in the long run. This won't be a fast or easy transition but I'm taking it step-by-step, and hoping to do it "right" the first time so I don't have to clean up a mess. Wish me luck!
I also plan to again participate in Smashwords' December sale so if you want deeply discounted or FREE books, make sure to look for my December newsletter with all the details.
I will also be removing the books I have in KU. They will still be on Amazon but no longer enrolled. These are back titles that never received much attention anyway - Trash and Treasures, Night Guardians, A Giant's Friend, and Guardians of a Giants Treasure 3-story collection. They'll still be available for purchase at $.99.
I also wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who buy my books, take the time to review, or tell your friends about them. I hope my stories delight you, give you an escape from the harshness of life, and leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. At the very least, I hope you just have a good time, and my words put a smile on your face.
Stay safe, stay sane, and as always,
May dragons guard your dreams.
M.D. Grimm
(and don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter to be the first to know about deals and upcoming projects! www.mdgrimmwrites.com)
I am working through the edits for Blood of the Whirlwind (The Shifter Chronicles 16), and I still hope to release it in January 2024. You'll be the first to know if I need to push it off another month. I am very proud of this book (it was a tough one), and I hope to share the blurb with you soon! Still have to commission the cover art as well, so stay tuned for all those goodies.
Work on the latest The Stones of Power book is going steady. I'm happy for the federal holidays coming up, which gives me extra days to be a writing hermit. If I haven't mentioned it before, this one is Opal: Master and Puppet. I only have four books left, and I'm struggling not to get ahead of myself. I am excited but also sad to wrap up Morgorth and Aishe's story. They've been with me since 2012, and while the ending will be triumphant, it will be bittersweet to me.
On the marketing front, I'm slowly looking into avenues for 1) better exposure and 2) earning more royalties. I see many authors direct selling their books, and I want to do something like that. That is the best way to support your favorite writers. It cuts out the middleman and your money will go to the person who created the gorgeous story gracing your eyeballs. And considering the shenanigans that Amazon/KDP/KU is playing at, it's also better for authors' mental health (and wallet) to find other avenues for selling their books. I am now on BookBub, and they have wonderful marketing tips that I'm going to try and implement. I'm also going to look into IngramSparks for wide distribution of my paperbacks/hardcovers. You might one day find my books in libraries and bookstores! I know I'll scream and take a selfie should that day come. (And I don't take selfies. Ever.)
While that is a lot more money out of pocket for me, I hope it will pay off in the long run. This won't be a fast or easy transition but I'm taking it step-by-step, and hoping to do it "right" the first time so I don't have to clean up a mess. Wish me luck!
I also plan to again participate in Smashwords' December sale so if you want deeply discounted or FREE books, make sure to look for my December newsletter with all the details.
I will also be removing the books I have in KU. They will still be on Amazon but no longer enrolled. These are back titles that never received much attention anyway - Trash and Treasures, Night Guardians, A Giant's Friend, and Guardians of a Giants Treasure 3-story collection. They'll still be available for purchase at $.99.
I also wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who buy my books, take the time to review, or tell your friends about them. I hope my stories delight you, give you an escape from the harshness of life, and leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. At the very least, I hope you just have a good time, and my words put a smile on your face.
Stay safe, stay sane, and as always,
May dragons guard your dreams.
M.D. Grimm
(and don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter to be the first to know about deals and upcoming projects! www.mdgrimmwrites.com)
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