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Starting Off with a Bang . . . Not the Good Kind

I know I said I wouldn’t be on today, but I’m getting something off my chest.  This really has me pissed off.  I signed up with KDP Select, so my book is supposed to be exclusive to Amazon Kindle.  I … Continue reading

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Amazon Royalty 70%

I thought I understood this, but now I’m not sure.  So, I’m going to ask a simple question before I get pulled off the computer. Has anybody ever done the 70% royalty rate for Amazon and, if so, how well … Continue reading

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Got My First 1-Star

Woke up to find that I got my first 1-Star review.  🙂 “The author had a good premise but the lack of solid plot and poorly developed characters made this a book I couldn’t finish. With some good editing this … Continue reading

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Wrestling with Price

After taking care of a morning of errands and beating at my reader twice in one day, I think I’m going to pose a question.  I know I’ve asked it before, but my mind is confused after selling over 2,000 … Continue reading

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Kindle Question

My birthday kicked off early and I now own a Kindle.  Just the version called Paper for reading only.  I’ve already downloaded a few books/novellas.  I’ll be reviewing them as I finish, which might take some time.  When I finish … Continue reading

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Rollercoaster Morning

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1,000 on the Button

Just checked my sales: 1,000 ebook sales. I still have 5 days before my book has been out for a month, but it really feels like it’s been out for a long time.  Been spending so much time checking rankings … Continue reading

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Moderate Success

I read an article last week that said a Kindle book is considered a moderate success when it hits 500 sales.  I’m at 526 and still rising through the ranks of the Epic Fantasy lists.  I’m happy about this, but … Continue reading

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Another Pre-Passing Out Ranking

Let’s see if I can rise or fall while I’m unconscious. #61 in Kindle Fantasy Epic #81 in Books Fantasy Epic #98 in Kindle Action & Adventure #10 in Kindle Fantasy Epic Hot New Releases #14 in Books Fantasy Epic … Continue reading

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Dropped by 5

Oh well,  Dropped to #71 and #91 on the lists.  Being up there for a bit was fun and I could always jump back up.  I’ve noticed that I tend to sell more on the weekend, so I half-expected this.  … Continue reading

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