How to hit #1 on Amazon... Showing 551-600 of 2,339

[Andrea]

I love the tagging! If I haven't added anyone, please drop me a line and I will do so. Thanks, Todd. Thanks, Dee- for walking me through it. haha.

[Dee]

You are most welcome Andrea :)

I look forward to reading your novel.

[Todd Fonseca]

Wow Rai - that was cool!

[Vincent]

I agree with Todd and Dee, Rai!

How do you post graphics on threads?

Also, do you know how to post book covers?

[Author]

Hey Rai, that's neat.

[Todd Fonseca]

Hey I think I figured it out. Here's my book cover!

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[Todd Fonseca]

Here's how you do it. Type in "[image error]" where "url" is the website address of the image.

[Todd Fonseca]

Here's one with the book cover and a link to amazon if you click the picture!



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[Rai]

Re: the graphics, I LOVE bright, colorful things, so I use them a lot. I learned the ropes on images through my MySpace activities. They suggested using Photobucket.com for images that you want to share. There are a number of ways to share them. What I have done is collected all kinds of cool pix that I like on MySpace (just by right-clicking & "save image as" - saving it on to my desktop). The other way I have collected lots of pix is by doing searches on Photobucket, there are literally billions of images there. So, if I want a greeting, say:



;)

I just do a search for that. Once you save an image into your own account (basic accounts are free), Photobucket "translates" it into code and gives you options as to how to share it...

If this is isn't clear or anyone wants additional help/info, I am happy to help :)

Rai

[Vincent]

Thank you for the info! It's great to share ideas!

[Todd Fonseca]

Carole,
I received your book - it looks great. I've got quite a few in the queue, so I'll need a few weeks!
Todd

[Dr]

Todd, I would appreciate a tag if you have time and don't mind.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?u...

[Vincent]

Dr,

I saw your link and added some tags for the first book in your series.

Here is my book link (you can click the tags "fiction" and "science fiction"):
http://www.amazon.com/Constellation-C...

Thanks!

[Todd Fonseca]

Dr McGinnis,
Happy to tag, what tags would you like for each book? Feel free to add to the tagging blog as well by submitting it here:
http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co...

Todd

[Carole]

Todd wrote: "Carole,
I received your book - it looks great. I've got quite a few in the queue, so I'll need a few weeks!
Todd"

Glad you rec'd Ferryman okay, that was quick! Yes, I knew you had a queue building, that's why I thought I had better get on with it before you become smowed under :) Take whatever time you need.
Carole

[Dr]

Todd, Thanks, you have been tagged as well. Dr M

[Shayla]

Todd,

That's a great cover. I'd like to know more about your book and your process to publishing. Thanks!

[Gina]

I've just caught up with the tagging.

Todd, what's a blog carnival? Do we all get candy floss?

[Todd Fonseca]

Hi Shayla - I'm glad you like the cover!

My book is a juvenile fiction/adventure novel about a young gifted boy who discovers a mysterious cavern in rural Amish country (quite a mix eh)!

As far as the road to publishing and releasing The Time Cavern - that's a three year journey probably best told over a nice cup of coffee. Send me a PM!

Todd

[Todd Fonseca]

Gina - Yes Yes Candy Floss! Sounds good!

[Reed]

Todd (and everyone else who seems to know what they are doing, lol):
I agree with Shayla. You have a great book cover. I have spent the last several days researching publishing options for an unpublished author sans agent. As Shayla stated, I would be very interested to know your publishing process. Even if I opt to publish on Amazon, which would appear to be a viable option, I am quite certain I need an editor to evaluate my manuscript. Finding one that is reasonably priced, talented and timely seems a tough task. Suggestions, anyone?

[Shayla]

Todd,

I'd be glad to hear your tale. I'm usually home and on the web by dinner time. Thanks!

[Todd Fonseca]

Reed and Shayla,
I self published using lulu.com. The down side with lulu is you have to do absolutely everything. So front matter, typesetting, cover design, etc. You can pay lulu to have some of this done or go to find other providers.
For me, I choose an editor from editavenue.com (aileen cho). On their site, you can send a few pages to some of their editors for free and they will send back their edits, suggestions, etc. I tried a few editors and aileen was the best for my style, etc.
Regarding cover, I'm so happy to hear you like the cover. I'm actually having it updated (larger title, increase my name on the cover - drop shadow, etc.). I did the cover myself using photoshop and a 3D imaging software called lightwave. Again, there are a number of folks on the web who will do this work (~$250.00).
For typesetting internally, this is a challenge. Lot's of service providers out there for this as well. I did my own after reading through multiple forums etc. This was much much more difficult and time consuming than I would have ever imagined.
There are full service providers who do unbelievable work like beaverpond press (that's just one of many). It all really depends on how much you want to invest. On the low end you can use createspace (owned by Amazon) and you'll be up and no time selling on Amazon. Or you can use another Amazon company called booksurge that will do everything for you (like beaverpond press).
A couple of good resources to look at are:
Robing Sullivan's blog:
http://write2publish.blogspot.com/

T

[Shayla]

Thanks Todd. I visited Amazon and congrats on your nomination! I haven't quiet made the plunge into novel writing. I've mainly been sticking to short stories. I have a few of them on my blog and I'll put some in my profile too. How many publishing houses and editors did you go through before you decided to use lulu.com? If you have a chance, I'd love for you to check out my blog and give feedback. It's http://thewordsofmylaughter.blogspot.com

[Todd Fonseca]

David,
Just finished FireDrakes and am posting a review.
T

[Bradley]

So how does this tagging thing work anyways? Has anyone seen sales increases from it? Just curious if it is worth the effort. =)

http://quizilla.com/users/orcishdream...

[Dee]

Hey Bradley,

I have seen a huge rise in sales when I first joined the tag team :)

As the tags activity dwindled, so did my sales. Coincidence? Either way, it can't hurt :)

[Dee]

*Dances around with Gina*

Yippie, the book review for the Grumpy Old Man, is finally posted! Whoo Woooo!

[Gina]

*Doing a little twirl and dropping candy floss all over my dress*

Maybe Pat Guppy has a job at Amazon and was trying to hold things up, as she has her reputation to think of ;o)

[Dee]

Poor Amazon staff.

Can you imagine having the cubical next to Pat?

[Gina]

Oh lawks! Now there's a frightening thought. Amazon would end up with quite a 'phone bill... all those calls to the Queen.

[Dee]

Pat would just tell them that she was calling the Amazon.com offices in Queen's NY, hehe

[David]

To Todd

Thanks again for your wonderful review for FireDrakes. I went and cast my vote for it on Amazon. I invite others to do so as well. :)

[Dee]

Great review David,

I just clicked my "yes vote" :]

[Dee]

Hey Todd.

SOA just moved up to 26 on the main search for Arthurian Legends...that is 26 out of 5,056.

Outstanding!

As last week I could not even find it on the search list.

[S.M.]

just wanted to tell every one that I have cought up on tagging and am grateful to everyone who has tagged me :) thank you all :)

[Todd Fonseca]

Dee,
Awesome news on being 26th! Woohoo!

Stacy, thanks for tagging!

[Todd Fonseca]

Okay everyone, please allow me a shameless moment - I'm celebrating! I opened my email today and received the following:


"I'm an adult and I discovered your book "The Time Cavern" on a whim when I was looking for something new to read on my Amazon Kindle. The time travel storyline intrigued me, so I clicked for a sample and was immediately hooked. I purchased the book as soon as I finished the sample and read it within a few days. It was quite a page-turner and one of the best I've read in recent memory. I really liked the characters (especially the two main children), the setting, and the historical and scientific details.

I can't wait for the sequels. Do you have any idea when the second book will be published?

Thanks for writing such a fantastic book."

Honestly, this is my first email from someone who I didn't already know through forums etc. who read my book and provided feedback. Holy smokes you guys! I couldn't believe it. Woohoo!

[Dee]

*Does the happy, happy, joy, joy dance with Todd*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91pJD...

Geez, Todd, and NOW will you believe me that you need to work on the next book in the series?

*Gives Todd...Da EYE!*

[Vincent]

Congrats, Todd. That's good news.

-Vince

[Carole]

Vincent wrote: "Congrats, Todd. That's good news.

-Vince"

That's a real pat on the back, Todd, especially when it comes from a complete stranger. how far have you got with the sequel? Or, are we taking up too much of your time asking you for reviews :)

And Dee . . .
I am about to start reading SOA today. Can't wait to get started. I haven't quite finished the book I was reading but after 530 pages it's dragging a bit.

Carole

[S.M.]

Congrats Todd really that is wonderful :) High Five :)

[Gina]

Congratulations Todd! Isn't it wonderful when complete strangers go out of their way to say such lovely things :o)

Dee, love that video... the dancing chimps, their routine is not unlike my own when I get excited!

[Thersa]

Todd congratulations on your first fan mail and congrats to Dee on hitting #26. Woo Hoo!

And hey, I just saw someone tagged me as a "goodreads author". That was so sweet. I wonder who...

I must catch up on new tags, btw. That is my goal for today.

terrie

[Gina]

I've been tagged as a Goodreads author too... it's like being part of a big bookish family :o)

I'm tickled pink at the moment. The latest review Old Grumpy Guppy-man got on Amazon said the book is 'Delightfully wicked.' I want to have that printed on a badge, so I can wear it to signings and people will think it's referring to me.

[Dee]

Too funny Gina :)

Oh, hey I just became a "fan" to a bunch of you. What a fun new Goodreads feature. Whoo! Woo!

Hey Carole, I hope you enjoy Merlin's tale. If you have any questions while reading it, please be sure to drop me a note :)

[Thersa]

Or Gina, a t-shirt with it written across your chest. "Delightfuly Wicked!" Heck, you could sell t-shirts at your signings and have like a different vegetable on the back. I really like those bright vegetables on your trailer. People could picke which veggie the like best.

Dee, a stroke of geinius. We can "fan" each other.

t

[Gina]

Oh my, that's a brilliant idea! I'm going to do that... get t-shirts printed up and have a selection of vegetable backs. Woohoo!

Dee, a stroke of geinius. We can "fan" each other.

I like to be fed grapes while I'm being fanned, lol.

[Thersa]

...or sprigs of broccoli?

[Carole]

Hey Gina,
Why stop at a badge --- what about the full T-shirt emblazoned with Delightfully Wicked and a sketch of Old Grumpy Guppy --- think of the advertising potential!

What is this fan business?

And, yes Dee I've made a start on Merlin. All going well and no questions so far, but I'll keep it in mind.

Carole