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Norma, thank you for the free ebook, I have downloaded mine. :)Marla
@Virginia, I hear you as well about the reviews. So many friends have said they love my book but I can't seem to get them to write a review. I think it has something to do though with Amazon not letting them if they didn't buy it there. At least that is what I am thinking. Marla
Kellianne wrote: "haha! I scared everyone away!"No, I just now got a chance to get here and read it. We do have a unique cycle...work on book...market book...try to get next book out while still marketing first book. I feel like a juggler some days, only problem is I'm not all that coordinated. :)
I'm still trying to figure out things on GenreBuds in the sense that I think I messed something up. I got a reply on my e-mail but not sure if this is a valid person so I'm awaiting confirmation this is indeed a valid administrator of the program. They are in beta testing, so I'm sure they are really busy right now.
I'm hoping that GenreBuds will be the answer we are seeking for the relationship between readers and authors.
Lynn
Marla wrote: "Norma, thank you for the free ebook, I have downloaded mine. :)Marla"
I hope you enjoy it, Marla. Please let me know - whether through my page at Amazon or through e-mail.
Thanks!
Lynn wrote: "Norma,I hear you about going to bed. That's where I should be.
Thanks for the coupon code. I've used it. I'll read your book ASAP but have several in front and waning time to read lately.
Lynn"
Not a problem, Lynn; the book will always be there. :)
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A story that will send shivers down your spine..., October 19, 2011
By Tim Greaton "Tim Greaton" (Maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: "Crystal Clear" A Supernatural Mystery (Kindle Edition)
RC Drake is an author with a history of telling tales...and with Crystal Clear it shows.
Susan Middleton is a woman on the verge of mental collapse. With her family's finances in ruins and her husband Dale's dead body on its way to the morgue, she does what any woman would do for her child: she survives. Leaving the remnants of their shattered life behind, Susan throws their necessary belongings into an old car and drives her daughter Caroline halfway across the country to a wonderful town where she feels they will have a chance to start over.
And so RC Drake starts us along an eerie and twisting path. Her changing pace and moving points of view will keep you guessing as her heroines struggle through a terrifying ordeal. And that last page...well that one will keep you up at night.
Crystal Clear is a fascinating tale, suitable for all ages.
Reviewed by "Maine's Other Author"(TM) Tim Greaton
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You're on a roll, Tim. Good for you!I had a few people buy my book at Smashwords from the coupon I generated. I am seriously debating whether I should reduce the price to 99 cents as so many authors have done. Then again, perhaps people are waiting for the sequel so they know they will have something else to read in the future.
Tim wrote: "5.0 out of 5 stars A story that will send shivers down your spine..., October 19, 2011
By Tim Greaton "Tim Greaton" (Maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: "Crys..."
I'm glad to hear that it's appropriate for any age group because the story line sounded scary, even for me, though I had planned to read it in the near future.
It's the first time in my life I've had a - somewhat - schedule of what book I would read, and when. :)
Tim wrote: "I just tallied numbers and I'm only a few away from my total August sales already. The last couple of days have been great, and I've sold more books in England this month than in the last three mon..."Congratulations! That's wonderful!
Lynn, I found GenreBuds very confusing and couldn't get it to do anything I thought it should be doing. I left in frustration after an hour or so of trying.
Thanks for your understanding Norma.Have a great one!
Lynn
Mountainmama,They are still in Beta testing so maybe not everything is working the way they thought it would. If I can get back to Admin here in a minute then I'll see if they can make it a lot more user-friendly.
They need to realize most readers aren't computer wizards. :)
Have a great one!
Lynn
mountainmama wrote: "Lynn, I found GenreBuds very confusing and couldn't get it to do anything I thought it should be doing. I left in frustration after an hour or so of trying."I've never heard of that site and it sounds like I'm not missing anything whatsoever. :)
It sounded really promising, Norma, but I just couldn't get it to post a book, trailer, nothing.
Mountainmama and Norma,I mentioned to Vince that my friends would like it to be more user friendly before going into it. Let's see what happens. I know it isn't easy building or being behind the scenes of a website. This is a huge under taking. So please give them time to get the bugs worked out.
Lynn
I hope they can figure it out. I wouldn't have a clue!!
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Norma, I reduced all my prices to 99 cents for one simple reason: Until I'm selling enough that the income actually makes a difference in my life, I'd rather build an audience more than I'd like to stare at non-selling or slowly selling books :-)
mountainmama wrote: "Lynn, I found GenreBuds very confusing and couldn't get it to do anything I thought it should be doing. I left in frustration after an hour or so of trying."I tried to import my book list from Goodreads and I ended up so frustrated that I thought I would scream! I have rated and/or reviewed almost 600 books here on Goodreads and I don't want to start that list over
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:-D I love Goodreads and I think a lot of people agree. I don't see it going anywhere anytime soon. This site has replaced FB for me on some levels. I'm doing Secret Santa with one of the groups that I am a member of and I so excited about it :)
Tim wrote: "Norma wrote: " I am seriously debating whether I should reduce the price to 99 cents as so many auth..."Norma, I reduced all my prices to 99 cents for one simple reason: Until I'm selling enough ..."
My sentiments exactly...
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Norma wrote: "You're on a roll, Tim. Good for you!I had a few people buy my book at Smashwords from the coupon I generated. I am seriously debating whether I should reduce the price to 99 cents as so many auth..."
Shasta Summer was put on Kindle as a free download... I had 240 downloads 'over night' which eventually led to quite a few 'normal sales' because of the interest generated. It may be worth considering this if you wish you name to get known first.
Tim wrote: "I have to say I'm seriously hoping my sales keep moving in this direction. This might have been one of my best sales days in the history of all my sales days. Best of all, it seems that all of my t..."That's wonderful news, Tim! Congrats.
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I tried something similar, Tee. I first offered "Bones in the Tree" as a free book on Smashwords. In just a few days, it was downloaded 345 times but my sales numbers on my other titles didn't really move much after a week, so I raised the price to 99 cents. We never did try it on Amazon because my brother was unable to list any book there for under 99 cents. They said it was "against policy." I think only larger publishers can do that.
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Thanks, Sandy. If I could get every day to look like that, it would be a great world. I'm starting to believe there are no silver bullets, and that constant exposure from every possible location is what makes sales rise to critical mass. After that, peer pressure will take over :-)
Tim wrote: "I have to say I'm seriously hoping my sales keep moving in this direction. This might have been one of my best sales days in the history of all my sales days. Best of all, it seems that all of my t..."Great to hear, Tim. I wish you the best at keeping the ball rolling.
Tim wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Shasta Summer was put on Kindle as a free download... I had 240 downloads 'over night' which eventually led to quite a few 'normal sales' because of the interest generated. It may be..."How weird Tim, maybe my publisher was able to 'get in the back door' for a while as they did it for several books at the time.
Good morning everyone.Stop by my blog, Sandy's Spotlight, and check out my interview with author Rebecca Forster. I'm featuring her book, Before Her Eyes. You will not be disappointed! Make sure to leave Rebecca a comment and share the love on Twitter and Facebook. If you enjoy the blog, you can subscribe to it while you're there.
http://sandywolters.weebly.com/2/post...
I look forward to seeing you there.
Sandy wrote: "Good morning everyone.Stop by my blog, Sandy's Spotlight, and check out my interview with author Rebecca Forster. I'm featuring her book, Before Her Eyes. You will not be disappointed! Make s..."
Brilliant interview Sandy and I have 'twittered and twirled' for you.
Tee
Teresa wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Good morning everyone.Stop by my blog, Sandy's Spotlight, and check out my interview with author Rebecca Forster. I'm featuring her book, Before Her Eyes. You will not be disappoi..."
Thanks so much, Tee!
Sandy wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Good morning everyone.Stop by my blog, Sandy's Spotlight, and check out my interview with author Rebecca Forster. I'm featuring her book, Before Her Eyes. You will ..."
Pleasure :-)
I haven't looked in to this, but I guess I will hav to give it a try, but I don't get that Kindle will let you do a freebie and Amazon won't. I thought they were the same entity.
Virginia wrote: "I haven't looked in to this, but I guess I will hav to give it a try, but I don't get that Kindle will let you do a freebie and Amazon won't. I thought they were the same entity."Me too Virginia !
Tim you are an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work.Marla
Does anyone know anything about BookReviewersList.com? It looks pretty interesting to me unless it is a sham.
Hi everyone, the sequel to my novel Johnny Oops is now out.Johnny Oops 11 - Timeless is about a rocket scientist who travels to different planets, marries a beautiful Blue lady and has a Magenta colored son with Yellow hair. Johnworld 1 feels his mission in life is to propagate different colored races with no regard for any emotional color code.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XP2GPO
Regards,
ArthurJohnny Oops 11 - Timeless
Arthur wrote: "Hi everyone, the sequel to my novel Johnny Oops is now out.Johnny Oops 11 - Timeless is about a rocket scientist who travels to different planets, marries a beautiful Blue lady and has a Magenta co..."Congrats, Arthur! Liked and tagged.
Greetings everyone! Some faces look familiar. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. The leaves are showing off their Fall colors and it's a great time to take a walk.Kellieanne, never heard of Bookreviewerslist.
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Coupon for free download of LAWMAN at Smashwords.com until December 1,2011 code:UD48Z
@Teresa. Someone confirmed on another thread that when you lower the price on Smashwords Amazon will follow suit. I still don't see the dif between Kindle and Amazon. And I know Smashwords publishes for almost all readers. I am in the Barnes and Noble and Apple catalog, but I just did a freebie coupon on Smashwords someone sent me on Twitter and I'll have to go look at my Kindle and see if it is there. The computer said it couldn't download it. This is getting so complex. I love my beautiful MontBlanc ballpoint pen even more now.
Smashwords said the coupon is invalid. I copied and pasted. Just want to let you know. Marla
Virginia wrote: "@Teresa. Someone confirmed on another thread that when you lower the price on Smashwords Amazon will follow suit. I still don't see the dif between Kindle and Amazon. And I know Smashwords publi..."I'm still under the impression that Amazon and Kindle are 'bed mates'.
The computers can be so complex and ballpoints are slow but sometimes just sometimes ..... sighs!
Tim, I saw your review on Mistress Suzie's website! It's wonderful! I've tweeted and FB'd.Sandy
Whoa. What cold be worse? Can't even give it away.
Virginia wrote: "Coupon for free download of LAWMAN at Smashwords.com until December 1,2011 code:UD48Z"Virginia, Thanks for the book! I've added it to my TBR list. I didn't need the coupon to download it.
I'm bacK! My computer needed to be washed up and I lost all of my favorites. Just found my way back. Hey, I wanted to say that my novel, Story Time is out now in Kindle and paper back. The art is pretty cool. Tim and MM- I want to thank you for all the excellent help with the book trailer, which can be seen on YouTube...maybe I can figure out how to put it on my author page as well. Does Goodreads have a place to download a trailer? Anyway, I'm glad to have found my way back! Nel
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Lynn, you know you can promote here all you like. I have a couple of serious promotion options coming up soon that..."
My own thoughts on all of the above are....
Yes I try and read/review all genres regardless of my preferred genre. (I remember the days when no one wanted to read my fantasy/time travel)Now it's #1 on Goodreads.
If we don't give someone a chance....?
If it's absolute rubbish then that is a different matter of course. and mostly in my experience once you get into the storyline, most are quite good.
Yes like everyone else I get exhausted with promo, promo, and more promo, but it's the only way to get noticed. Also of course it was my decision to be an Indie author, so it's up to me and my publisher whether I sink or swim. I could certainly do with some inflatables at times though :)