I am trying a new ebook advertising company www.booksends.com They are advertising my book, Solerra the Lost Woman, discounted price of $0.99 on September 28. I will let you know how it goes and if it is something worth trying.
The next company I will be trying is www.booksbutterfly.com . This is for free or paid books, but the paid books have to be offered at a discount or the fee is doubled. They have several advertising options. I am going to start with one of the cheapest and if it works well, I will try one that is a little more expensive. This one will be done in October. Come back to see how it works.
Let me know if there is another company that you use to advertise and if it is working or not working.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Author Conference
I just read JA Konrath's idea for a conference. It sounds amazing. I wish York could pull off something like this. It would be awesome at the Fair Grounds. I would attend something like this if it was near my area. I would say the most difficult thing would be to organize such a large event.
If any author in the York area reads http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2014/09/author-conference-of-future.html and wants to try this, I am game.
If any author in the York area reads http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2014/09/author-conference-of-future.html and wants to try this, I am game.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Title Release
Book IV in the Turik Saga will be Turik and the Dark Sorcerous. Art is being completed. I will post as soon as it arrives.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Dragons
Looking into the idea of writing a book about a world of dragons. Just watched How to Train Your Dragon. I love the idea of different dragons doing different things. I wish I was a better artist. I love seeing the images in my head on paper.
While watching the movie, my daughters says, "Dragons aren't real."
I said, "No but if they were, I would be riding one."
Now to decide which one I would ride.
While watching the movie, my daughters says, "Dragons aren't real."
I said, "No but if they were, I would be riding one."
Now to decide which one I would ride.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Turik Saga
The Turik Saga is now going to be 5 books. I originally planned on seven but the story was too drawn out. After much thought, I chose 5 because it won't lose any of the major plot points. It will hopefully keep the action moving at a much quicker pace (I hope the readers agree). I am still awaiting book IV's cover. It should be here any day now. When the cover is ready, I will post the picture. The book should be out shortly after the cover. Part of that depends on the editing and formatting process.
After book V is complete, I will be taking some time off from young adult fantasy. I will be working on three different works. One is the horror story I posted about previously. One is a dark fantasy (for adults), and the last one is a mystery/thriller. When Turik's saga is complete, I will post more about the upcoming book ideas.
After book V is complete, I will be taking some time off from young adult fantasy. I will be working on three different works. One is the horror story I posted about previously. One is a dark fantasy (for adults), and the last one is a mystery/thriller. When Turik's saga is complete, I will post more about the upcoming book ideas.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Self-publishing
Self-publish is great. There are so many wonderful things about it. You can choose your own title, your own cover art, you own formatting, and your own content.
The problem is...It is a lot of work. I love writing! I love having people read my books. The problem is getting my books into the hands of readers. That means advertising or starting discussions about my books. It means looking into different formatting or even different cover art.
I have had some success with http://www.ebookbooster.com/ I have not tried www.bookbub.com but have heard some good things. I have tried bookmarks and going to book signing and book talks. I have done book fairs. It is not easy. There are times when I think...Is any of this work the time I put into it? Not the writing. I will always write. I mean the advertising. It isn't easy to spread the word about your books. Try www.goodreads.com if you need another way.
The problem is...It is a lot of work. I love writing! I love having people read my books. The problem is getting my books into the hands of readers. That means advertising or starting discussions about my books. It means looking into different formatting or even different cover art.
I have had some success with http://www.ebookbooster.com/ I have not tried www.bookbub.com but have heard some good things. I have tried bookmarks and going to book signing and book talks. I have done book fairs. It is not easy. There are times when I think...Is any of this work the time I put into it? Not the writing. I will always write. I mean the advertising. It isn't easy to spread the word about your books. Try www.goodreads.com if you need another way.
Monday, June 9, 2014
The Conclusion
It dawned on me tonight, as I am writing, that Turik's adventures will be over within a year. I recently told someone that they do not realize how much time I spend in Turik's world. Zymaria has been part of my life for four years. I am hoping to finish writing the rough draft by September or October. I am not sure how much more time I will spend in Zymaria. The thought makes me a little sad.
I will say I have toyed with the idea of writing one or maybe two prequels. One about the rise of Kal'Thazar and one about when Athtarn was fighting a great war. The one may be more of a short story.
Are there any worlds where you go to get away from reality?
I will say I have toyed with the idea of writing one or maybe two prequels. One about the rise of Kal'Thazar and one about when Athtarn was fighting a great war. The one may be more of a short story.
Are there any worlds where you go to get away from reality?
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