After reading all the posts, I thought I needed to jump back into the fray.
Jake - I completely relate to your impulsive nature. My original post was not intended to be harsh. I was trying to be concise and offer not only my personal feelings on the matter, but also some alternatives that would be more appealing. I was also trying to reflect what I believe alot of other people may feel about 1 hr promos. I understand that you ultimately want to generate interest in your writing, and there is some trial and error in the process.
I have gone to your page and downloaded your book. Vampires are not usually my thing, but the decription looks enticing and the reviews are very good. These are the things that really peak my interest regardless of price. I also have to compliment you on the artwork for the book cover, something else that also
draws me in to a book . Infact the artwork for all of your books is excellent. Do you do it yourself?
Anyways, the book is next on my reading list, once I am finished with what I am reading now. If I like it I will not only be back for more, but will recommend it to others.
Ed Odell - you said,
"my guess is that these are aimed to cut off future similar posts. And that may not be a bad thing. An overabundance of similar posts would have readers scrambling about, trying to decide which to choose. That wouldn't be beneficial to readers or authors."
I think your dead on the money with that comment. Such insight has caused me to have a look at your work as well.
So now both of you have mange to pull off a promotion here, maybe your actually working in cahoots and it was all some mad devious plan to generate interest through controversy?
Regardless, it seems to have worked. LOL