Anna’s Comments (group member since Mar 21, 2017)

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

Thank you, that's reassuring. Until a few weeks ago, I could see the sponsored ads and, of course, I could see where my ads showed up which helps with monitoring them.

I've just checked again and there's still no sign of any of my ads. Gee, we do have to trust our Zon, don't we?

I wonder if .com Amazon customers see something different from me.

I cannot see my sponsored adverts on US Amazon. For example, if I look at some of my targeted authors, say Bess McBride, there are NO sponsored ads on the page, just a heading saying "Continue your search" or 'Also Bought' or 'Also viewed'.

Is this because the ads are not showing for Brit visitors to Amazon but are showing to the .com customers? Does anyone know, please?

Perhaps Amazon are keeping out bots, thinking that UK visitors should not be looking at .com pages.

Anna Faversham wrote: "I have a promotion on BookStack for next Thursday, and so I shall look for a spike. I can hope..."

BookStack specialises in boosting KU pages. I didn't notice much of a boost, if any. But at least the page reads didn't sink - they might have done, mightn't they, without the help of BookStack.

However... I shan't be using them again.

Thank you! Happy Easter time to you all (I'm a bit late, I know. Excuse is that where I am at the moment there is only intermittent broadband. Sigh.)

But Spring has sprung here in the UK and the garden is full of colour and the sun is shining and everyone is out walking, cycling, even sitting on the beach. We only need a Bank Holiday with good weather (a rarity) and we Brits are light-headed!

Happy days to all those who celebrate this time of year.

Hi Judy, #16 explains If you have a 'clean' book (most genres) that I could add on with a couple of sentences that is on sale at that date, then please message me and I'll see if I can put something together for one of you.

But don't worry you've probably not missed anything as I have realized that as I don't belong to any children's groups on Goodreads, I couldn't really get away with including children's books.

I hope somebody else may be a better fit for you.

One Dark Night - Book 1 in The Dark Moon Series – Free in Kindle Unlimited or 0.99 for a limited time.

It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged life into this cruel world, finds her problems increase when two men enter her life.

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the death of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to stop the violent smugglers, hang them, and hang and gibbet one in particular.

Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. When he and Lucy witness the torture of a customs' officer, he makes a decision that changes the futures of them all.



Under a Dark Star – Book 2 in The Dark Moon Series – Free in Kindle Unlimited or 0.99 17-19 April

All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Fortunately, two men decide to act, putting their lives and the lives of those they love in jeopardy.

Daniel Tynton, a reformed smuggler, and his old enemy, Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, embark on a quest to rid the ‘diamond isle’ of poverty and corruption by those who lure cargo ships onto rocks – wreckers. Against Daniel’s wishes, his wife Lucy follows him to the island where she plays a pivotal role in rescuing him from almost certain death.

All the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man – the Dark Star.

In the midst of all the turmoil, Karl finally finds a woman he can love but she belongs to the Dark Star.



One Dark Soul – Book 3 in The Dark Moon Series – Free in Kindle Unlimited or 0.99 17-19 April

Journey into one very dark, wounded heart. By 1825 Lucy delights in finally achieving her dream. Married to a good man, surrounded by fine things, her thoughts now turn to helping her feisty American friend achieve that same happiness with Lieutenant Karl Thorsen.

Then a charming and talented artist comes into their lives. Oblivious of everything but her own fascination, Lucy does not see the signs of impending tragedy stealing towards them. She ignores all advice and pays a high price for her folly. Fortunately there is one man who will fight to the end to get her back but will he be in time?



Where There's a Will by Alex Carver- Free from all major ebook retailers.

In the midst of investigating an armed robbery at a music festival, Inspector Nathan Stone finds himself with a new case, the kidnapping of a millionaire's daughter for ransom. It's a crime he's never had to deal with before.

Can he juggle both cases successfully and bring the girl home safely?

Why not choose from this great selection of books while they are such a bargain?

Dangerous waters, this writing game!

re post # 30
Anna (yes me!) said: That's probably fine, Angela. If you message me the details, I'll try and include it, along with Alex's if it is reduced around 17th April, which is when I plan to put posts on Goodreads.

Haven't heard from you yet, Angela, so please message me urgently if you want me to include something.

Alex wrote: "Anna Faversham wrote: "I've marked them as spam in the past. I haven't seen any recently."

Maybe marking them as spam has got rid of them for you, lucky you."

I've just checked my spam folder and there they are, in all their glory. One chap says he has 14,000 readers waiting to read and review. Another shirtily says she can't download a pdf from my site so please send to her email address, another says... and so it goes on.

I've marked them as spam in the past. I haven't seen any recently.

Oh Sam, my heart goes out to you. Of course your mind is on your good Dad going through so much all at the same time. But something is being done to improve his life, so smile for him, take a deep breath and soldier on for him. And cry. Nothing wrong with crying.

Angela wrote: "Anna Faversham wrote: "On Wednesday 17th April, I plan to advertise
in some Goodreads groups. I shall be saying something like "Time is running out to buy this b..."

That's probably fine, Angela. If you message me the details, I'll try and include it, along with Alex's if it is reduced around 17th April, which is when I plan to put posts on Goodreads.

Don't give up on us, please, Alex, keep reminding us from time to time that we can do something for each other.

Dale - thank you! An amazing article that had my blood racing.

I have a promotion on BookStack for next Thursday, and so I shall look for a spike. I can hope...

Yes, Becky, Alex is so right!

Anna Faversham wrote: "I can tell you one that didn't: Bargain Booksy - I paid $70 for my Time Travel Romance and received 18 sales on the day (and, of course, the book was reduced to 0.99). Possibly I received another 1..."

Bargain Booksy asked for feedback so I cautiously told them. They checked and said I did have fewer sales than expected (!) and they have offered a free promotion on something they are just starting up (I think) called BookStack. I shall have to wait and see.

Ah... yes, thanks Dale, I vaguely remember that from my days of trying to teach others to persevere, but I have forgotten the numbers. There was something that had a '100' in it. This was about a quarter of a century ago, so things should have changed!

I've almost certainly thrown the notes away, and all that remains in my head is that visibility is essential - and we all know that. Some target figures can be useful.

Alex wrote: "Anna Faversham wrote: "On Wednesday 17th April, I plan to advertise
in some Goodreads groups. I shall be saying something like "Time is running out to buy this b..."

You're in my diary! I've messaged you.

Thanks also for the idea of the blog/tweetie thing. Yes please!

On Wednesday 17th April, I plan to advertise
in some Goodreads groups. I shall be saying something like "Time is running out to buy this book for 0.99" And, of course, I'll give a bit of a description of my historical romance. It's what the US calls clean and wholesome but does contain some violent scenes (smugglers - nasty lot, you just can't trust 'em).

If you have a 'clean' book (most genres) that I could add on with a couple of sentences that is on sale at that date, then please message me and I'll see if I can put something together for one of you.

Very happy to do this for you lovely lot. If I can make this acceptable, then I can do this for another person on another date.