The book giveaway was a huge success - well over 1200 free copies downloaded.
Honestly, I started out hoping for at least 200. Ok, I wanted 250, really.
Now I'm not naive enough to believe that every single one of those copies will get read. But hopefully a great many will, and many of those people will like the book. Already some quick reader (that's you gr8toutdoors) has left a 5* review on Amazon.com: 'The pages do not want to stop turning...can't wait to see more of Harry.'
I can't tell you how much authors appreciate things like that. So if you've read a book lately that you liked, even mine, think about dropping a quick review on Amazon, or Goodreads, or just giving some stars, or giving a mention on Facebook, or a tweet, or anything at all. The more you help the writers you like, the more they will produce work you like to read.
Like free Kindle giveaways, it's win-win.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Free For The Weekend
The Sky Might Fall is currently on one of those Kindle free giveaways. Grab your copy now while stocks last (that is - until Monday).
Download it for nothing. Read it for nothing. Let me know what you think of it.
Available on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.
Download it for nothing. Read it for nothing. Let me know what you think of it.
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Last Chance At 99 Cents
Another great 5* review, this time on Amazon.co.uk, which says "having started, I wanted to continue until the end, so switch off your phone and settle down for a long read, if you can."
I really, really appreciate any reviews and mentions, fb, twitter, a Like on Amazon. All these make a difference.
When I first published the book I was torn between a higher price, to make it look as though I was serious (which I am), and the lowest possible price, which I thought might entice readers to a new, self-published author. Well, the Kindle market is new and evolving, and all this is an experiment of sorts. Readers have 99 cent books coming out of their ears. There used to be a saying, 'everyone has a book inside them.' These days you could say that everyone has a book on Kindle. Everyone and their Nanna.
There is a lot of quality at the lower priced end of the market. And a lot of dross, too. Most of all, there's just a lot, and it's hard to stand out from the crowd before you've made a name.
So if you've been thinking about buying The Sky Might Fall then now's a good time to do so. Last warning before the price goes up, and I move the experiment to a slightly different sphere. Everybody likes a bargain, but there are also many people who believe you get what you pay for.
For people who are similarly dipping their toes in these vast waters, I'll let you know how it goes.
I really, really appreciate any reviews and mentions, fb, twitter, a Like on Amazon. All these make a difference.
When I first published the book I was torn between a higher price, to make it look as though I was serious (which I am), and the lowest possible price, which I thought might entice readers to a new, self-published author. Well, the Kindle market is new and evolving, and all this is an experiment of sorts. Readers have 99 cent books coming out of their ears. There used to be a saying, 'everyone has a book inside them.' These days you could say that everyone has a book on Kindle. Everyone and their Nanna.
There is a lot of quality at the lower priced end of the market. And a lot of dross, too. Most of all, there's just a lot, and it's hard to stand out from the crowd before you've made a name.
So if you've been thinking about buying The Sky Might Fall then now's a good time to do so. Last warning before the price goes up, and I move the experiment to a slightly different sphere. Everybody likes a bargain, but there are also many people who believe you get what you pay for.
For people who are similarly dipping their toes in these vast waters, I'll let you know how it goes.
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