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Gillhoughly said:
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Great advice Gillhoughly. I agree especially on Goodreads.com... I'd say 50% of my sales came from socializing/interacting there.

As for an Amazon page.. I haven't figured that out. I have searched and searched for some way to make an author's profile there... but can't locate it, yet I see some author's have managed. I have 3 books for sale there, but a blank author's profile... ug... Eventually I'll find it! If anyone has a tip or pointer, I'd be very grateful!

As for the comment about epublished authors not getting picked up with traditional print houses... well, I dunno, can only speak for myself. I have yet to submit to a print house. I wrote three stories, all with 6 different epublishers in mind. I submitted to those six and sold all 3 of my stories... so hazarding a guess here, but I think I targetted just right. I have WIPs I intend for print houses and when they are ready, I hope my success ratio continues! =oP
 
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I guess I called it just about right, then!

These days is it a choice, more often than not, to sub to e-houses over a print house.

But those choosing an e-house are usually aware of the drawbacks. New writers with no platform (and I hate that word! ) cannot expect to get the kind of sales J.A. Konrath boasts.

Heck, *I* can't make his level of e-sales! Wish I could!

And yes, I am a victim of a glacially slow publisher. I have one backlist title available as an ebook with my main publisher.

They're selling it at the 24.95 hardcover price! YARRRGH! :rant:

I'd like to get my backlist back, but it's not an option at this point.

I'm just sayin' times are tough all over, and many mid-listers are also scrambling to make sales via more promotion.

And If I could figure out doing an Amazon page, I'd sure give it a try! :D
 
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Other than an Amazon page, amazon lists can be good. Pick books similar to yours and make a lit, it will come up whenever someone uses the right keys words. Also make sure to tag your book with relevant, popular tags.
 

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When my first book was set to come out, I did a contest on Fresh Fiction and everyone who entered did so knowing their email would be added to my mailing list. I got over 3000 subscribers and in the past five years, have only had 100 drop off. BUT I only send a newsletter when I have a book releasing. I do not aggravate readers with what I did this summer and the color of my nail polish. :)

I know this sounds crazy, but is there any way (without looking like an incredible bitch) to get people to STOP buying my books? It's not like I'm getting paid for all my Dorchester releases. (sigh)
 
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If it's any consolation, Jana, I stopped buying from Dorchester this summer because writers I know weren't being paid. As word continues to spread, people will stop buying their books.
 

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Plus, it looks as if most titles have been pulled from the big chains. I wish all the Dorchester authors the best. Jana, I'd feel the same.
 
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brainstorm77 said:
Plus, it looks as if most titles have been pulled from the big chains. I wish all the Dorchester authors the best. Jana, I'd feel the same.
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The books are being pulled. I think the stores have gotten wind that if they don't return in a hurry, they won't be getting their money back. And one of Dorchester's distributors is holding a slew of books hostage, which is why distribution is crap for new releases anyway.

I hope the end is soon. I need the bleeding to stop. Every day I open my email and have fan mail, I am both happy and angry. ugh
 

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jana13k said:
The books are being pulled. I think the stores have gotten wind that if they don't return in a hurry, they won't be getting their money back. And one of Dorchester's distributors is holding a slew of books hostage, which is why distribution is crap for new releases anyway.

I hope the end is soon. I need the bleeding to stop. Every day I open my email and have fan mail, I am both happy and angry. ugh
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I can only imagine.
 
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