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

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

Carole wrote: "My joke book has reached number 4 on all of Amazon!

#4 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#1 in Children's Joke & Riddle Books (Books)
#1 in Children's Composition & Creative Writing Books"

Great news Carole! I'm glad to hear parents are getting their kids books to read during this time at home.

Carole wrote: "I love hearing that. I'm happy to announce that author CC Bolick is joining us in the Bulwark Anthology."

I'm so excited for the fun opportunity. I read Bulwark and loved it. Now I've downloaded all of the other books and I'll be reading through those in the next few weeks before I start on my story. This is such a great idea!

Carole wrote: "So, today, my joke book is ranked 16 on all of Amazon and I have an author's rank of 97- Thanks for sharing news of the book, guys!!!!!!"

Great to hear Carole! That top 100 ranking isn't easy to reach. Looks like it's 93 now. I'm so happy for you!

It's a fun book. Got one for my kids and gave them an early Christmas present. When I told them I knew the author, I don't think they believed me lol!

Alex wrote: "Carole wrote: "Hahaha. That the publisher's problem."

I just hope it doesn't cost you sales.

Apparently you're back in stock 3rd December, and the ebook is at 389, which is pretty darned good as ..."

What a great problem to have!

Great news, Carole! Love to hear that someone I know is in the top 100!

Carole wrote: "I think I saw yours there, too? Congrats if I did."
Yes, thanks. I was so excited!!!

Congrats Carole and Barbara!

Alex wrote: "I wish I could be sure they have all read my book, Alexis, even more so, I wish they had all bought the other titles in the series as well, I wouldn't have to worry about money then.

Having my boo..."

Wow, Alex, 175k is huge. Glad the Bookbub worked out and pushed that number higher for you.

Carole wrote: "Both Bulwark and The Knowing were finalists in the International Book Awards.

Can a Princess be a Firefighter was also a finalist, as well as my son's Monsterland 1, Monsterland Reanimated, and St..."

Carole - congrats to you and Michael for having so many books recognized. Glad to hear some good news today.

Alex wrote: "I've just received a lovely piece of good news.

I was getting set to submit Where There's A Will to Freebooksy, so I could keep the momentum from Bookbub going (I was actually dithering about doin..."

Glad to hear more good news! That's really nice of Freebooksy. I've always had good luck with their features and they seem great to work with.

Alex wrote: "Thank you so much Alicya.

I am beyond stoked to be able to say that I currently have the #1 free book on both Amazon US and UK, and book 2 has climbed to #2,896 in the paid charts, which is the hi..."

This is great news, Alex. Congratulations!

Alex wrote: "Holy *bleeping* *bleep* I took a huge risk today, possibly the biggest of my writing career today, I submitted to Bookbub for a combined international and US featured deal.

Nervous is not the word..."

This is great news, Alex. Congratulations!

My fingers are crossed that this risk has a huge payoff for you. You'll definitely have to post about the experience.

Alicya wrote: "On checking my book sales this morning, I'm surprised to see that 50% of orders are for paperbacks.
I don't sell a lot (average one per day) but it's uplifting to see that physical books are still..."

Glad to hear paperbacks are going strong for you, Alycia. Making paperbacks does take extra time, but I don't see that as a waste.

Just think where we'd all be if we always listened to the experts...

Becky wrote: "Totally random, unexpected, not even on my secret, hopeful wish list.

The Squeezor Is Coming! got on the Top 50 Most Popular Reviews on Goodreads this week. (https://www.goodreads...."

Congratulations, Becky - it's a great review. I love hearing stories like this.

Erica wrote: "Thank you, C.C.! Goodreads isn't letting me message you for some reason. Can you message me so I can reply with the address?"

Can't seem to send you a message either. Please send to my email bolickcc@gmail.com.

I'd love to help out. Please send me the address.

Alex wrote: "OMG OMG OMG!!!!

I got accepted for a BookBub featured ad on my first try.

Okay, so it's an international deal rather than a US deal but I'm still mighty pleased and I only have to wait until 05/..."

Wow, congrats! I've heard people say they've applied many times before getting accepted.

Alexis wrote: "C.C. You’re so right. And thank you for the kind offer. If you have the time I’d definitely an extra pair of eyes"

Sure, no problem. Just message me.

Alexis wrote: "Carole wrote: "DJ has the right of it- Books are subjective- Look at the different genres we all like!!

We worked with Julie for both Michael and myself.- she looked at a books marketability- plot..."

Alexis - I think at the end of the day you must write the book you enjoy, not everyone else. You'll find a variety of responses since no one feels the same about any book. Even if some people hate it, don't worry. It's part of a process we all go through.

If it's a book you could read 10 times and still feel thrilled about it, then you've probably achieved your personal goal at least. If you read it 10 times and find parts you start to skip, then work on making those areas something you'd like to read over and over.

If you'd like someone else to help you read, let me know and I'll be happy to give your story a shot.

Eldon wrote: "C.C. wrote: "If you purchase the proof copy - I think it says something like not for resale. Didn't realize this until after I ordered the 'proof copy' option and got the book in the mail. After th..."

On the KDP bookshelf page, choose the ... next to paperback options for the book. From the drop down menu, choose 'request printed proofs' or 'request author copies'. From there, you input number of copies and choose marketplace. When you submit this, Amazon places an order in your cart on Amazon.com (if that's your marketplace). From there, you place an order like you do for anything else on Amazon. I think you pay taxes, but if I remember correctly, shipping was less than what CS charged when I ordered copies from them.