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Hi. Do you own a Kindle?
You really need to look at your book through a reader's eyes.
I look at it on my kindle and it is one big blob.
I couldn't even get through the first few pages for getting lost as to who's who and who did what.
I do like true crime so I thought the story would be and interesting.
It is very obvious you know nothing about books. This is not a good thing if you want your story read.
If you think my review was bad, the reviews at Amazon can and do make me look kind.
In all honesty, your book as it is right now would get a D in an English class. You made me want to bring out my red pen. I do see potential in you.
My advice is take it down immediately. Redo it. Suggestions to follow.
Lose the book 1 by A James in the title.
If I was an editor, I would tell you to change your nutshell to a prologue. Add chapters. Trust me, they are vital. Next use names (obviously not real names but names.) This will keep the reader from getting confused and deleting your book. This was my biggest obstacle. It was so bad, I couldn't even look for the usual spelling and grammar errors.
Next find a proofreader. One who's first language is English. I would also recommend an editor that deals in non-fiction.
No: I am not for hire.
I heard a few years back that if you want to make money being an author, you have to invest not only time but money as well.
IIRC: The author that said that spent roughly $3,000 on his first book before it was ever published. He knew it was a risk. I have lost count of how many books he has out now. Oh yes, he has made his money back many times over.
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