Eldon’s Comments (group member since Jan 05, 2017)

Eldon’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

What do you think of this Carrie? Just some minor changes

In her thirteenth life, Aven Dovenelle is happy. She's settled into the now witchcraft-friendly Salem where she has opened her own shop and made great friends--there's even a possibility of love.

Despite her contentment, the truth of Aven's existence haunts her. She is cursed to live life after life, with all the memories of her horrific past. Hope may come as a mysterious white raven, who has shadowed Aven through each of her lives.

But a malevolent force from Aven's past isn't finished with her. Driven by vengeance and hate, his attack will bring Aven to her knees.

The cost of her happiness and freedom could prove too high as Aven uncovers the truth about her curse and that dark magick lingers.

Hope it helps!!

A lower price likely means smaller distribution though...

When I did Bargain Booksy I didn't discount the price from normal :)

Awesome rant Groovy!!!

I've never had any problems with Createspace's quality and their customer service really is top notch!! I shudder to think what will happen when Amazon shuts them down in favour of KDP paperback :(

Carole wrote: "We did very well with it, too."

Awesome Carole :D

Anna Faversham wrote: "Thanks Alexis. Bit pricey though, by the looks of it. I wonder what results are like.

One for your list, Amy?"

Bargain Booksy had tremendous results for me Anna :) Well worth the investment! I ran mine at $1.99

C.L. wrote: "Regarding Goodreads Giveaways, I don't think of that as a way to get reviews. I think of it as a way to get exposure. I did a giveaway and my book got added to something like 400 people's to-read l..."

Totally agree C.L. :) Goodreads giveaways are really only good for increasing to-read shelf numbers.

Alexis wrote: "I think free works if you have a series because then people will be more likely to read the rest of it.

It can also work if you're selling zero anyways. Giving it away for free could then at leas..."

I have heard this argument for series before but I just can't subscribe to it for the following reasons:

1. If you get a book for free you have little incentive to read it since it cost you nothing. It will always come second to bought books on your shelf and may never be read at all.

2. Most readers likely realize that if they wait long enough they can get those other books in the series for free as well. It is the number one tip amazon gives us.

3. The vast majority of readers don't leave reviews so giving away in hopes of reviews is a losing game.

I've said it elsewhere and I'll say it here. If we want to compete with trad publishers we have to start valuing our hard work. We have to stop acting like we belong at the kids table and realize that our work can be just as good as any trad published book.

It's time to #endoffree

Anna Faversham wrote: "I'm with you both on that. With my first book, I tried free and I had about 10,000 downloads (those were the days) but what good did it do me? Very little follow on. And 10,000 people fewer to mark..."

Hear hear Anna!! Welcome to the end of free! Like Ted says...if we don't value our work who will?

Congratulations Ted!!

And thanks for sharing your blog on this; very helpful. FYI, like you I'm strongly against the free book market. Some say there's value in giving your work away but I can't find it. #endoffree

Many thanks to my newest GR friend Erin for all her help on sorting out my website troubles.

You're the best Erin!!

Erin wrote: "Hi Eldon. I'd love to try and help if I can. Email me here: [spoilers removed]"

That's awesome Erin!! I'll be in touch :)

Hi all! So I've recently started a website here www.eldonfarrellauthor.com

It's a wordpress site and I would appreciate any help I can get with the following problem. As you can see when you visit I'm stuck with a generic text sidebar widget. No matter what I try I can't edit or delete the thing. Wordpress help was no help and I'm reaching the end of my rope.

Anyone know how to edit or just plain delete the thing?

Groovy wrote: "ELDON!! I didn't know where to put this, and for some reason I don't know how to be able to leave a comment on the site, but:

Very good article on "The other side of reviews". I wholeheartedly agr..."

Glad you liked it Groovy! Always nice to hear my point is not lost :)

Great story Anna!!

Awesome numbers Aislinn!!

Erica wrote: "Eeek!! Puppy's Bubble hit the Amazon #1 new release status in it's category last hour!"

That's amazing Erica!! Enjoy the feeling :D

Anna Faversham wrote: "Hello, I'm Anna Faversham and this site was recommended to me by Groovy.

I've written three books so far:

A time travel romance
Two historical romances

I'll enjoy getting to know you."

Welcome Anna! Glad to see you here :)

Sam (Rescue Dog Mom & Writer) wrote: "Hi, I'm Sam (formerly known as Sue to many of you) and my goal is to self-publish. I have a health issue slowing me down, and as sad as that makes me, I'm not letting it stop me. I don't have a web..."

Good to see you here Sam!