I don’t think I’ve done this all week and Ionia lampooning me doesn’t count. It counts for comedy and amusement, but not for an update. I’ll make this quick:
- Broke 1,500 with Prodigy of Rainbow Tower and Beginning of a Hero.
- Still no word from Amazon on the Sword & Sorcery list. For those unaware, I was on this Bestselling list until last Sunday when I was cut without warning. It seems indie authors aren’t supposed to be there or something. I sent an email to Amazon explaining how indie authors use their lists to sell books and how I want to build a career with them. So, they’re looking into it, but it could be BS.
- I’m still on the lists and both books are doing fine.
- I sent another e-mail to ereadernewstoday to see if Beginning of a Hero can be listed.
- Put a plan into action to get some money for more advertising since the new laptop hit my funds pretty badly.
- No word on cover art for Allure of the Gypsies. Halloween debut might not happen.
I definitely recommend posting your Amazon site and a sales blurb on the Facebook sites that I listed on my Advertising Links page. That has helped, but you have to give a flashy blurb. One in the morning and one at night.
That’s progress and I’m going to set up another post about a special theme for next week that I need some ideas for.
I hope you get the list thing with Amazon sorted out
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Me too. I’m holding on the other lists, but the Action & Adventure list doesn’t seem to be doing me any favors. I should switch it probably. I’m just sitting there around Dan Brown and the like.
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Ah, now I understand why I never made the ‘Highland Romance’ list. I wondered about that.
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They made the new categories a long time ago, but never made them available for Kindle publishers. I’ve heard that there are ways to sneak on using tags, but I tried and nothing. Technically, I would have been #5 on that list going by the overall rankings. They said they received a lot of complaints this week, so maybe they’ll change it.
I should look into switching out of Action/Adventure and into another fantasy genre. Just not sure what.
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Sales are going well I’m glad to see, that’s terrific. 🙂
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Thanks.
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Keep trying, no one can fault you for not making an effort. Glad to know sales are good. I know you are feeling that they could be better. Patience.
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Thanks. I’ve contacted the site before and got nothing, so hopefully I get somewhere this time.
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Is it that you’re indie? In another post, it seemed that the problem may have been having ebook sales count toward the paperback bestseller list. Or is that a separate issue? Amazon seems to be pretty supportive of indies. They certainly have some very successful indies, with big names among them. Curious about how this turns out. Good luck.
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The book thing is a separate issue. The Sword & Sorcery category isn’t available as a choice when publishing through Kindle. So I technically shouldn’t be in it. Some indie authors have found ways into those lists, but they had to ask or trick with a lot of luck. I was simply put on there instead of my actual second category if action/adventure. Fingers crossed that they open the doors for us.
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Adding some new info: My first book is allowed on the books list even though I’ve only sold eBooks. This means I have no idea what Amazon is doing and I’m not sure they know either. Maybe all an indie author can do is grab a hold of the Amazon Beast’s tail and hold on for dear life.
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That’s crazy! I hope you get it sorted out. (Your last line sounds like it could be a poem…)
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Beginning of a Hero is on Sword & Sorcery now. I’ve been told to just enjoy it and not mention it. Amazon could put Prodigy of Rainbow Tower on or take the first book off.
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I only read this post because I was named in it. Stop checking your fucking numbers and meet me over here for Pizza. Nerd.
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I checked this morning and haven’t looked since. Aiming to do only 2-3 times a day. Promise.
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Only 2,300 times a day?
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I have to cut down because of the gut issue. Unless I want to take the meds more often. Not a fun experience.
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Addict
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To so many things and people.
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Pizza
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Yes. I’m proud of that addiction. 🙂
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🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕
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That’s a start. Pizza coma!
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Cheeseeeeee
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No cheese wheel is safe from you.
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