As most of you
know by now I’ve been a part of the Ten Brides for Ten Heroes book
collection and the experience has been mind-blowing. For me, I’ve put most of
my other work on hold and tried to focus on the needs of this set. First I had to write Love Me Tender so I could be a part of the collection. And then I wanted to do my share and so I took on much of the promotional
needs for Ten Brides.
know by now I’ve been a part of the Ten Brides for Ten Heroes book
collection and the experience has been mind-blowing. For me, I’ve put most of
my other work on hold and tried to focus on the needs of this set. First I had to write Love Me Tender so I could be a part of the collection. And then I wanted to do my share and so I took on much of the promotional
needs for Ten Brides.
Being an
Indie author, I’ve always understood that our books need to be advertised in
order to get into the hands of many. Expecting that with ten of us pushing this
would be easier was a fallacy. It wasn’t. In fact, I’d say it was harder
because we had such huge hopes for the book to get into the top ranking. And
that wasn’t just on Amazon but with all the distributors.
Indie author, I’ve always understood that our books need to be advertised in
order to get into the hands of many. Expecting that with ten of us pushing this
would be easier was a fallacy. It wasn’t. In fact, I’d say it was harder
because we had such huge hopes for the book to get into the top ranking. And
that wasn’t just on Amazon but with all the distributors.
We did put
the book on pre-order but I don’t believe it was there long enough. We did get
a few reviews from people who had read our individual books, so they could
honestly mention their enjoyment for a specific writer but there weren’t enough
of those either. I guess you could say we did most of the things we needed to
do, but maybe too little too late. In retrospect, we might have done things differently.
the book on pre-order but I don’t believe it was there long enough. We did get
a few reviews from people who had read our individual books, so they could
honestly mention their enjoyment for a specific writer but there weren’t enough
of those either. I guess you could say we did most of the things we needed to
do, but maybe too little too late. In retrospect, we might have done things differently.
On the other
hand, there are more and more people jumping onto the idea of joining forces
and putting together books in a collection and soon the competition will be
fierce. One thing I do know is that you need to be open to any and every opportunity to
get that book into the hands of the readers.
hand, there are more and more people jumping onto the idea of joining forces
and putting together books in a collection and soon the competition will be
fierce. One thing I do know is that you need to be open to any and every opportunity to
get that book into the hands of the readers.
So far we’ve
used:
used:
Book Sends, Kindle
Books & Tips, EBook Booster, Bargain Booksey, Goddess Fish Book Tour,
Digital Books Today, EReader Buddy, Midlist, Best Books Free, OHFBooks, Ereader
News
Books & Tips, EBook Booster, Bargain Booksey, Goddess Fish Book Tour,
Digital Books Today, EReader Buddy, Midlist, Best Books Free, OHFBooks, Ereader
News
And we’ve
published a free cookbook which we hoped would spread the word and help us to
get found. I think it’s been successful.
published a free cookbook which we hoped would spread the word and help us to
get found. I think it’s been successful.
We also
hosted a Facebook event that was – for me – too long as we kept it going for a
week and took a lot out of all of us. None of us had a huge following on FB and
so I’m not sure it was worth the time and effort. Best thing about it was the new
friends we made and the fun we had.
hosted a Facebook event that was – for me – too long as we kept it going for a
week and took a lot out of all of us. None of us had a huge following on FB and
so I’m not sure it was worth the time and effort. Best thing about it was the new
friends we made and the fun we had.
In order for us to reach the stars (our goal) the lists, we still
have other promotions we will be focusing on to try and push the book that much
further So far, we’ve
been able to get the ranking to under a 100 and that’s been soooo difficult.
have other promotions we will be focusing on to try and push the book that much
further So far, we’ve
been able to get the ranking to under a 100 and that’s been soooo difficult.
Do we need
to go higher?
to go higher?
You betcha!!
We need to get to the top ten….. gulp!!
We need to get to the top ten….. gulp!!
Therefore,
please pass on the word to all your friends that there’s a free cookbook that
goes along with this wonderful collection from New York Times and USA Today
best-selling authors. The price is phenomenal! We’re selling ten, full-length
books for 99 cents. You should all treat yourself! Because the books are about brides and weddings, it’s also a great gift for
those of your friends who love romance. Don’t believe me– check out the latest reviews that are now coming
in from the happy readers who bought us so far.
please pass on the word to all your friends that there’s a free cookbook that
goes along with this wonderful collection from New York Times and USA Today
best-selling authors. The price is phenomenal! We’re selling ten, full-length
books for 99 cents. You should all treat yourself! Because the books are about brides and weddings, it’s also a great gift for
those of your friends who love romance. Don’t believe me– check out the latest reviews that are now coming
in from the happy readers who bought us so far.
They like
us!!!!
us!!!!
You’ll like us!!!
Ten Brides Distributors
Cookbook Distributors
The reviews have been great, Mimi! Thanks for this post.
Donna Fasano
Prima Donnas
I'm looking forward to these novels. Well done Mimi and the rest of your group!