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

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

But I'm with KDP and am not allowed to publish anywhere else.

I've got something in my head that I'd like to do for Radish but I'm nowhere near having the time to do it. Frustrating. I have a wip (third book in a trilogy on Amazon) to finish (six months at least away probably), then another one that would not suit Radish - you wait til you see it, then you'll understand. It won't go away and has to be written.

Thanks for the thought though, Alex. Trust me, I would if I could. Time just doesn't stretch...

Well done! I can't write fast enough to supply anything... One day...

Thank you, Carole. I remember the moment I saw that paper-lace moon. My husband was driving, thank goodness, otherwise I'd have missed it or gone off the road into the sea.

Oh Julia, that's such a kind thought - but where's your favourite line from one of your books? You have some good lines - go for it.

Jane Blythe 'Princess Jane' is kindly featuring One Dark Night on her super blog. The link is here:

https://www.loveindieromance.com/

But the reason it becomes an opportunity for everyone in this group is because, if you scroll down from the feature you will find there's a chance for authors to post their favourite line from one of their books.

Go for it - and make Jane's blog zing even more.

Ooh... doesn't that look good! Thank you both. Lots and lots.

You're not the only one, Annabelle. I have sacrificed FB and Twits (oops, sorry) for writing time. Oh yes, and the family! They must come first for you - and a job! Blimey - you are doing brilliantly, I've just looked up some of your books. Well done.

I hope your writing is paying for you to have a cleaner at a time when you can watch her while you write.

Welcome back! Will you be using exotic China as a setting?

She's a rare treat, isn't she, William?

Oh dear... I must get mine in print. It's on the To Do list.

I'm sure you'll get lots of goodies for your swag bag, Carole. Great idea.

The quotation in the heading - "A romantic thriller mystery” is from a UK Amazon reviewer of



Here's what Theresa, a Goodreads reviewer says, "This story has a lot of really wonderful characters. It even has a hero dog. All of the characters have such depth to them that I felt like I was listening to a story about my friends."

One Dark Night is 99p from 20th July to 26th July inclusive or, of course, FREE for Kindle Unlimited.

My brain hurts at the very thought!

Well done.

This is what I use and it makes it all so easy.

Let's Get Digital: How To Self-Publish, And Why You Should

Shows you which key to press and when. Simple!

Thanks Carole, I Googled UK book clubs and came up with very few viable on line ones apart from the good one I've mentioned.

It was a long time ago, so maybe if I try again...

I shan't be leaving GR though - never! Unless I get kicked out for searching for others.

Interesting, thank you Dennis.

She talks about online book groups. Does anyone know of any book groups similar to the excellent Goodreads?

I've searched for UK ones and there is one good one but it does not allow authors to advertise in any way. http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk

Anyone with a list? (If you could see my face! It says "I can dream" crossed with "What a cheek I have to even ask!"

Thanks, Theo. Worrying.

Great thread! And by the time I've got to it, everything has been said.

I'm in the never stop promoting camp, so long as you're not busting your budget.

Oh look - got it! It suddenly dropped into my head - thank you everyone. Can't say any more - I'm running late now.

Go to the right hand side where it says 'genres'.

https://www.goodreads.com/book?utm_ca...

@Carole Thank you, Carole. I have found I get less interest under the 'historical' banner but I didn't want to revert to 'Historical Romance' if that just led people to hope for a bodice-ripper.

There must be a definitive list somewhere of what is in a book and where it should go. That would be such a time-saver and I'm sure I've seen something on Goodreads.

I'd go looking but I have to go out. Grr...

I've recently received something from Am offering services that would cost $249. Ignoring that (!!!!) there was something in the enticement (!) which made me think. It said:

'A BISAC Category (Book Industry Standards and Communications category) based on your book's genre that is used by the book-selling industry to identify and group your book by its subject matter.'

Well, we all know about it, but is it easy to get right without expert help?

It is one of the things I find the most difficult.

I'm all right with my Time Travel Romance - I think that fits the genre, although one reviewer rightly said, 'part mystery, part romance, part time travel'. But my historical books are a mix of many different genres. Historical - definitely. But I thought One Dark Night was a Historical Romance until BookBub suggested it was not - it was Historical. They know their stuff. But it does have a strong dose of romance, just perhaps not what that genre demands.

What I'm rambling on about is: is this something that this group could be good at? Whenever we read someone's book, perhaps we can see better than the author where it fits? Or is there a definitive list which tells us what must be in a book for it to be in that genre?

I know there is something here on Goodreads that gives an idea of what goes in each genre - but I've lost it and can't find it tonight. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

I think if we get the genres right, we are less likely to get disappointed readers. And I would save myself a great deal of time agonizing over it and trying to shoe-horn mine into the 'wrong' genre. And you may be finding the same?

I've switched genres and I intend to switch again after I've published my wip. Just because I want to.

If I were simply chasing the money, or had to feed and house myself on my book earnings, I wouldn't.

But I think it can work at the beginning of a writing career, if you have plenty of time ahead of you, because you might find another genre more successful.