I was going to do some comedy here, but I woke up later than expected. For now, I’m going to share my joy.
Prodigy of Rainbow Tower has sold over 900 copies and it boosted Beginning of a Hero to a 400 sale month. So, I think this does prove that when working with a series, the new book will boost the previous books. I did a little marketing on the first book with the new advertising sites like Indie Author Anonymous, but most of it has been focused on the second book. A lot of tweeting and Facebook group posting. Really curious to see what happens when the third book debuts. Hoping I get some beta reading on that one before the time comes to publish it and play this game all#10 over again.
Beginning of a Hero is sitting on 3 Top 100 lists for Epic Fantasy Ebook, Sword & Sorcery eBook, and Epic Fantasy book. It’s in the 50s/60s for this. Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is in the 20s/30s on both lists. Here are the Hot New Release standings for Prodigy:
#7 for Sword & Sorcery ebooks
#8 for Epic Fantasy ebooks
#9 for Action & Adventure ebooks
#11 for Action & Adventure books (Why is Game of Thrones on this list?)
#10 for Epic Fantasy books
I want to restate something I said months ago. These lists appear to be a major key to success, at least with fantasy and science-fiction. Getting on them is exposure among the traditionally published authors. The way onto these lists is tough because you only have a month for the Hot New Release list (unless you’re George Martin apparently. Probably a new edition.) All I did was tweet, post, and advertising like a man possessed the moment my book went live. You might not see a big push from one advertising site, but if you’re across mediums and being vocal, you’re going to get some attention. A little momentum can roll into a lot, so the key is to keep working and hunting for promotional opportunities.
Legends of Windemere 
WooHoo! Great news to start your weekend. Glad you are seeing a payoff for all your hard work and stress.
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Thanks. Hope I can push it through the weekend. That’s always a challenge.
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Good luck! It’s best to just dig in and put in the work, as you know. When you’re passionate about your work, it makes it fun.
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Thanks. It really is. Hard work pays off.
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Plus, I think that’s conveyed when you promote your work. You send the message you believe in it, and others should take notice.
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Very true. Confidence is key.
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900 copies? Way to go sir!!! That is great news!! You know, I read a statistic once where it said most self-published books sell less than 500 copies. I guess you proved them wrong! 😉
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I read that too. It said 500 is the sign of a moderate success. This really has me pumped for the third book too.
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Congratulations to you, sir! Great, great news for you. I’m willing to be a beta reader.
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Thanks. I could definitely use some. Been reading my books so much that they blend.
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Reblogged this on Amanda's Words / starfire8me and commented:
That is so great! I am so happy for you.!!
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Those are terrific results, sales seem to be picking up…next step, the New York Times best seller list. 🙂
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That would be awesome. Who do I talk to about that?
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I don’t know, but I would have lobbied for you if I still worked in the city. 🙂
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I get it. I need a flash mob in Penn Station to get me there.
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Absolutely, the funny thing is that in NYC no one would probably even notice. 🙂
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Definitely. If everyone stood still that would get attention.
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Thank you for sharing your progress and congratulations. It proves that all the hard work does pay off in the end. Well done!
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Thanks. Now to survive the infamously slow weekend. Though, I’ve noticed sales happen more at night than during the day. Not sure if that holds for Saturday and Sunday.
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I don’t know – my sales are still pretty non existent unfortunately! I have changed categories, updated the blurb and fiddled with the keywords but whether or not that will make any difference I have no idea. Well done on yours, and I hope that your good fortune continues. 🙂
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All I can say is keep pushing on social media.
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Yes, thanks. 🙂
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wonderful news, Charles! congratulations, I hope the sales continue to increase. great to hear a success story!
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Thanks. Still inching along today. Nights are where things puck up.
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CONGRATS!
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Thanks. Getting some 5 star reviews in Prodigy too.
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Congratulations and well done! may the success and momentum continue to build!! 🙂 🙂
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Thanks. I hope it keeps up too.
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Charles, that’s wonderful!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
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Thanks. 🙂
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Congrats on the stats Charles. Your hard work is really paying off 🙂
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Thanks. I’m happy to see the numbers keep rising.
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That is fantastic! Congratulations!
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Thanks. Might reach 1000 sales for book 2 this weekend.
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🙂 Way to go – that is awesome!
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Congratulations! That’s great news 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
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