How to hit #1 on Amazon... Showing 101-150 of 2,339

[Suzanne]

Hey David,
That's good to know. Unless I'm looking at it wrong, I don't see my book there (Where Hearts Prosper). (Since you asked.)

[Rowena]

Hello, David,

Cool link. Did you tag my books? Rowena Cherry Forced Mate as futuristic romance, futuristic Insufficient Mating Material futuristic, futuristic romance, fantasy and Knight's Fork futuristic romance, futuristic, romance

[Gina]

I see only six books tagged... that can't be right can it?

[David]

That is six just for the mystery tag. It displays the books for the selected tag. Click on the other tags in the list. I believe I have tagged over forty books.

I will check the books mentioned. :)

[Rowena]

David,
This is scary! I was able to find out every tag you've used (and you don't appear to have used "futuristic romance"). What curious and eclectic readers we all must appear to be!!!!
Someone listed one of my books as "Knight's Frok" (frock?!!!) LOL.
Best wishes,
Rowena Cherry
Forced Mate Insufficient Mating Material Knight's Fork

[David]

Yea, I know. It looks like I read every genre in existence. :)

I tagged Knight's Fork & Hearts Prosper, by the way.

[Gina]

Oh boy, I didn't even notice the categories on the left. O_0

I've been getting some really interesting book suggestions at Amazon since I started tagging... books I'd never have come across. Tagging isn't just beneficial for the book that gets tagged, it opens up a whole world of reading possibilities for the person who does the tagging. :o)

[Stuart]

Oops's I have just dropped into the conversation, and I feel the same, I have tagged some genre's that I didn't know existed!

I feel like a dinosaur, however, I am looking forward to learning - terrific stuff.

Stuart (Australia)

[Shirley]

Hey Stuart welcome!

[Rowena]

thank you, David

Rowena wrote: "David,
This is scary! I was able to find out every tag you've used (and you don't appear to have used "futuristic romance"). What curious and eclectic readers we all must appear to be!!!!
Someone l..."

[Leslie Ann]

Hey everybody!
I just joined and I've submitted my book for tagging, and I've already tagged some books. This is a great idea!

Leslie Ann Moore

[Stuart]

Hi, fellow authors,

My little book titled: Beyond my Control is still awaiting moderation. I have tagged all the books, however, I haven't advanced to the, 'To be tagged group' does anybody know how long it usually takes?

Happy writing and success to all, Stuart

[Carole]

Gina, Suzanne, Rowena and Todd,
Thank you all for the wealth of information you are sending out here. I'm hoarding it all and hope by the time I can make use of it, I shall know what to do! Hopefully, it won't take too long to learn the art of tagging.

Does anyone know how long after a book has been launched does it take to show up on Amazon, B&N, Waterstones and WH Smith? Ferryman should be readly to go by the end of this week.
Carole

[Rowena]

Carole,

My only experience is with New York publisher Dorchester (the Leisure and LoveSpell imprints) for my racy, futuristic Romances Forced Mate, Insufficient Mating Material and Knight's Fork.

They showed up on Amazon about four months before their release dates for preorder. They were released for sale as soon as Amazon got the shipment ... which was before I got my author copies!!!!

Perhaps your publisher has as much clout as J K Rowling and is able to keep your book off the shelves until your launch date? On the other hand, maybe you could call a bookstore, pretending to be a customer.

Good luck with the launch of Ferryman.

Rowena Cherry

[Todd Fonseca]

Stuart and Leslie,
Welcome! It usually takes me a couple of days to update the website with new posts. I spent a few hours on Saturday but didn't get to everyone just yet (sorry!). Should only be a couple of more days.

I'll send you a confirmation email when your post is up. Thanks!

Todd


"[The Time Cavern:] is an intelligent youth literature combination of adventure, fantasy and science" -- Aileen Cho, Associate Editor, McGraw-Hill

[Ali]

Thank you so very much Todd...this idea you have is certainly working!
I will tag more books right away!
Sincerely.
Ali :)

[Stuart]

Thank you Todd, your tagging to the top is a marvelous system.....best of luck to all.

Stuart

[David]

If anyone would like to see all the books they have tagged on Amazon, just use Google and enter your name, in quotes, with a plus sign (+) and the word 'tags'. The link should show up in the first few pages.

example: 'david korinetz' + tags

[Todd Fonseca]

Stuart and Leslie,
You are both up on the site now and tagged!

Good luck!

Todd A Fonseca


"[The Time Cavern:] is an intelligent youth literature combination of adventure, fantasy and science" -- Aileen Cho, Associate Editor, McGraw-Hill

[Rai]

Hello fellow taggers, I just went to Todd's site & caught up on the new books on both pages... :)

Rai

[Stuart]

Hello, fellow authors,

We all know how hard it is to be recognized in such a competitive marketplace, I sincerely believe we all offer something exciting, new and different for our readers.

I wish you all great success in 2009, Stuart (Australia)

[Rai]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Stuart! I agree with you & I wish you & all the authors here outstanding success, always... :)

Rai

[Todd Fonseca]

All,
Wow lots of new posts again to the blog - I'll try to catch up this weekend.
Thanks to those who have included a link from your blog or website - looks like it's starting to go viral!
I'll be finishing Debra Purdy Kong's book "Fatal Encryption" and will post a review on the site and will include in the next newsletter.
Thanks all!

Todd A Fonseca


"[The Time Cavern:] is an intelligent youth literature combination of adventure, fantasy and science" -- Aileen Cho, Associate Editor, McGraw-Hill

[Gina]

All these trips to Amazon are somehow translating into a deflated bank balance... I'm like a kiddie in a sweet shop there.

[Rai]

Me too!

[Stuart]

Couldn't agree more, I hope my book sales cover my purchasing of late!!!!!

[Nina]

Same here-can't seem to go on Amazon without buying.

[Dee]

Hey Todd,

Thanks so much for the recent email, with the links to all the tags. I had no idea that Amazon "kept public tabs" on everything that its members do on their site. Which is both rather cool and at the same time rather creepy.

I fully understand the time involved in keeping up with all the postings, and your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you for being so thoughtful in your promotion of new authors.

Wishing you a most wonderful holiday season,
Dee Marie

[Stuart]

Hi Todd,

I agree with everything that Dee has just said, you do put a tremendous amount of time and effort for the benefit of us all!

I wish you and everyone on this site, a wonderful Xmas and a sensational 2009!

Stuart (Australia)

[Todd Fonseca]

Dee and Stuart,
It's my pleasure. Having read a number of lesser known authors, it is clear that they produce extremely high quality work that needs visibility to more people. If tagging helps to that end and more people read these books, then I consider it a success.
Thanks to all for the support and happy holidays!
Todd

[Todd Fonseca]

All,
By the way, I finished reading Debra Purdy Kong's "Fatal Encryption" and I have posted reviews here, on Amazon and the blog for those interested in a satisfying murder mystery!
Todd

[Dee]

Thanks for letting us know about your current review Todd. I do love a good murder mystery! I will be sure to check it out.

Looking at Todd with puppy-dog eyes ... wondering...do you like tales of Arthurian Legends???

[Amanda]

Hi all. I just found this thread and think tagging is a such a neat idea. I'm going to add my books as soon as I have a spare minute and then go tag crazy here in a little while on Amazon. I've always used the tags, but I didn't realize it was so important to have a lot of people tag the same thing. Great idea. :)

Amanda

[Todd Fonseca]

Dee,
I'd love to read your book! I've got about 7 to read before I can get to it (whew lot's of books!).
Todd

[Todd Fonseca]

Hi Amanda!
Welcome!
Thanks to all these wonderful authors, the blog has been really busy. I try to update once a week. So if you submit your book, please give me few days to catch up!
Todd

[Dee]

Hey Todd,

It would be an honor to send you a copy of Sons of Avalon: Merlin's Prophecy, for a future review. Thank you for the consideration of adding it on your "to-read" list.

I have read all of your Amazon.com reviews, and they are very well written and thought provoking.
Dee Marie

[Nina]

Todd, I also want to thank you for all the time and effort you put into promoting our writing. And thanks to all of you who have been busy tagging!

[Amy]

A friend of mine referred me to this site. Wow, what great info. I think tagging is a wonderful idea. I can't wait for my release date. Until then, I am going to explore the authors a bit more.

[Ginnetta]

I started to doubt the human race for the the 11th time today.

Just now, I noticed some of you kind people have tagged the Lost Episodes of Beatie Scareli on Amazon. I wish I could know who you are. Please understand, I thank you and will continue to tag more books on Amazon.

Today is now a wonderful day.

[Dee]

Hey Ginnetta,

We are glad you are enjoying the human race again...other races can be, even more unpredictable :]
Oh, and your Amazon.com blog is a hoot! I look forward to reading further postings.
Dee Marie

[Ginnetta]

Tagged ya!

[Dee]

tagged you first :]

[Ginnetta]

Next victim?

[Dee]

Oh, you came to the right place...you can play "tag you're it" with a never ending array of authors :]

[Todd Fonseca]

You are all the nicest folks! Thanks so much for the continued support on the blog. I hope you are all getting good visibility for your work from all the tagging - it is well deserved. Thanks for promoting the site as well - lot's of new books to add (sorry, I'm behind again!).

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Todd A Fonseca, author of The Time Cavern

[Gina]

Just back from France and up to date with my tagging :o)

I've also submitted my latest book, The Wonderful Demise of Benjamin Arnold Guppy to the list.

[Todd Fonseca]

Gina,
I hope your trip went well! I added all the outstanding submissions to the blog today (except the one you just submitted Gina - I'll try to get to it tomorrow!)
By the way, I went to your website and read the genesis behind your new book - great story!
Todd

[Gina]

We had a great time Todd... it went too quickly though. The new book's a bit of a departure from the last one (now there's an understatement)... I'm looking forward to exploring the differences between promoting a fiction book as opposed to a fact one.

[Dee]

Hey Gina,

I was so excited to see your new book on Amazon.com. It has been tagged, and soon to be bagged (I put it on my "next to purchase" list).

[Gina]

Thanks Dee :o)

I was stunned to see it on Amazon so soon... I was told it wouldn't be there until the New Year. Santa must have read my letter and rushed it through.