"The Girl..." Takes a 5-Star out of the Gate

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Just got my first review for the "The Girl..." and it was a long, glowing 5-star. I hope this is a sign of things to come. Better yet, this is by far the best review I've ever had on a book. I just wish she hadn't given so much away! You can check it out here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0989369684/?tag=absowrit-20

We're aiming for a launch date of July 2--about 20 days from now. I'm hoping the paperback stays as cheap as it is and the e-book lists for under $4.99.

And I have to say that the give-away contest was a smashing success. I topped all of my publisher's books for similar give-away events by 50%. Just under 1,100 books. The TBR list has gone through the roof as well.

This is the best showing I've had in nine years and it's taken me by surprise. It's as difficult to find out what you've done right with a story as is it is with what you've done wrong. I still have a lot of reader and professional reviews that will land in my lap on its final release, so I have my notepad ready.

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Good luck with it all. I gave away around a hundred ARC's of Twisted and about the same for Lindsay Versus the Marauders, so we'll see. Had only one 5-star review for Twisted (on Amazon) so far and I'll hope for more, and I'll also keep my fingers crossed for LVTM.

Best of everything with your novel! It looks like a winner!
 

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CGs on the great review and the excellent "trends" on the novel so far!

A raving five star "virgin" review sure beats a niggling three star (or worse)! It looks like this:

:Clap: :Clap: :Clap: :thankyou: :Clap: :Clap: :Clap:
 

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Awesome!!! Congrats. Looks like you are off to an amazing start hope your success continues.
 

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David Bowie approves. ;) Seriously, though, congratulations! That's wonderful.
 

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Oooooh, luck be a lady; just pulled another 5-star. And I'm taking notes...

tri


YAYAYAYAY! My Big Bud, you deserve this in every way possible. May you have endless glowing star reviews!!! You know how excited I am to hear this, you rock, C!!!! 19 more days is it? It's so funny that everything we've done, we've done it together. All those years of subbing and here we are with our releases just a month apart from each other.

My bestest bud, I'm just amazingly proud of you!!!! :partyguy: Party time!
 

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That's wonderful news! Best wishes going forward :)
 

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Thanks, guys--you're wonderful. I group hug y'all.

This one's been a shock since the beginning:

1. Grand prize winner in a publisher's contest (cash prize)
2. Six offers and a small press auction
3. Film rights negotiation
4. Big pre-order
5. Great Amazon reviews (so far)

I'm still in denial. I haven't even considered a sequel. But I know that the real proof is in the final release and how well it does after that. Gawd am I cynical.

Tri:e2grouphu
 

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Congratulations on your many successes.
 
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