"The Shameless Promotion and Endless Plug-Your-Novel Thread" - Page 47

Eric C · 09-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Check out this new site: http://kindlecheapreads.com

Today it features a pair of my thrillers.

CaraM · 09-02-2010, 02:01 PM

This looks like a fun thread. I'm very new here and just made my first mistake of adding a new thread to the promotion of my book. I'm sorry. I will do better.

www.caramarsi.com
Logan's Redemption
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040JI3PG

BexBits · 09-02-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilmarr

***My book's free, and it's not very good. Mediocre, at best***

With such great promotion, Luke, how can anyone fail to rush to Smashwords and immediately download your book and spend eight hours' precious recreational reading time on it? *Free* is no longer a forceful reason for reading, Luke. Neil

I took his post as a parody of shameless promotion.

Dr. Drib · 09-02-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaraM

This looks like a fun thread. I'm very new here and just made my first mistake of adding a new thread to the promotion of my book. I'm sorry. I will do better.

www.caramarsi.com
Logan's Redemption
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040JI3PG

No need to apologize.

PM me and I'll help you to legitimately move your thread to the top due to your NEW PROMOTION.

I created this thread so that authors (and readers) could have some fun with their promotions. Hence, the title of the thread.

Don
(Moderator)

durkinrobinson · 09-02-2010, 02:13 PM

The other day someone said that writers are backstabbing and not at all interested in helping others succeed. That person has obviously never found this forum.

I'm a writer whose columns run bi-weekly in The Tampa Tribune and Creative Loafing. My first novel, Olivia's Kiss, is available on Kindle.

Here's the idea:

Olivia Foster is a beautiful, headstrong killing machine, shocked to find herself yearning for something different.

Olivia discovered a talent for killing people while in her teens, after shooting her abusive father in the head and watching him die. Unapologetic and determined to help victims of domestic violence fight back, she built a wildly successful business. Now, a sophisticated young woman, Olivia travels the world pursuing bad men and making them pay.

When an unexpected vacation leads her home, Olivia reconnects with childhood friends and finds herself envying them. Like so many women approaching their thirties, and despite her most-wanted status, Olivia is startled by the unfamiliar urge and intrigued with the idea of settling down.

When Max, her longtime love, proposes marriage, Olivia dares to wonder: Can she really trade guns and glory for gold bands and bath towels?

Here is the buy link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...1.78_62&fsc=-1

Read the first chapter here: http://www.oliviaskiss.blogspot.com/

It's a fun read.

Any advice is appreciated,
Catherine

Greenkeeper · 09-03-2010, 02:00 PM

I'm having a Labor Day special! Use coupon code XG62L at Smashwords this weekend to get a free download of the first novel of my YA fantasy series, Tales from the Green Book One: The Magic Flute!.

For more details on the first two books of the Tales from the Green series, including reviews and reader comments, visit my book thread or check out the links in my signature.

Coupon expires on Tuesday, September 7th, so act fast or else you'll have to pay the abnormally high price of 99 cents!

neilmarr · 09-04-2010, 09:25 AM

***I took his post as a parody of shameless promotion***

Me too, Bex. Luke intended to make a point. And he made it subtly and well. My response was meant similarly tongue-in-cheek.

***With such great promotion, Luke, how can anyone fail to rush to Smashwords and immediately download your book and spend eight hours' precious recreational reading time on it? *Free* is no longer a forceful reason for reading***

I intended to point out how -- reading between the lines -- many author promotions come across this way to me, and I'm sure to many others.

Cheers. Neil

williemeikle · 09-04-2010, 11:47 AM

Check out my Kindle page... no book knowingly more than $2.99, most discounted by Amazon for much less.

I have 5 novels, three short stories and a story collection there at the moment, with another 6 novels and 2 collections coming by the year end, more novels next year, and a whole shedload of short stories coming as cheap downloads...

I'm aiming for world domination :-)

My Kindle page

DArenson · 09-04-2010, 12:47 PM

50% off for Labor Day Weekend!

Outcast from Hell. Banished from Heaven. Lost on Earth.
Flaming Dove, a dark fantasy novel
50% off -- ONLY this weekend!

Your Smashwords coupon: JB46Z

Flaming Dove at Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/22230

BexBits · 09-04-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilmarr

***I took his post as a parody of shameless promotion***

Me too, Bex. Luke intended to make a point. And he made it subtly and well. My response was meant similarly tongue-in-cheek.

Cheers. Neil

Sorry, I must have been having a literal moment.

neilmarr · 09-05-2010, 01:59 PM

Hey, Bex! Seems we have something else in common. Thanks for understanding. Neil

Dr. Drib · 09-06-2010, 09:17 AM

Wouldn't you LOVE to read an ebook about how to clean my house?

Of course you would.

This rare opportunity to buy my on-sale ebook doesn't come along every day, but rather Every-Other-Day.*

Let me offer YOU the chance of a lifetime to clean my house to my specifications.

Naturally, as an unpaid volunteer, I offer certain perks such as water when you're thirsty, along with a Fruit of the Day (your choice), because - after all - aren't you just a little bit fat right now from sitting in front of your computer all day long working on your next epic?

For example, my ebook tells you how you should clean my bathroom, possibly the most disgustingly obscene area in my house. The grout and mold may appear deeply embedded upon first glance, but (with a little volunteer elbow grease) I tell you how to thoroughly clean everything to my satisfaction. You will be proud of your accomplishments, able to walk down any street (even in high crime areas) with your head held high, without fear of getting your throat cut. Remember: No job is finished until it's done.

So read my free ebook today, apply tomorrow (a plane ticket may be required), and begin to enjoy the benefits of learning how to clean everything in my house. It will look good on your resume. Your self-image will improve when you lose those extra pounds of ugly fat. And best of all, you can look with pride upon a job well done, along with a hearty handclasp from me.

It's all detailed here in my ebook, which is on sale Every-Other-Day.

SO, WHERE'S YOUR EBOOK, FELLOW INDY WRITERS? WE'RE ALL WAITING!

* = My (mis)copyrighted sales phrase, one that I am donating to every Indy writer.

Don
(Moderator)

GeoffC · 09-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Erm ,

Don, you forgot to explain that it is only available in Kindle format and only available to readers in Lima .....

Dr. Drib · 09-06-2010, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Erm ,

Don, you forgot to explain that it is only available in Kindle format and only available to readers in Lima .....

Exactly! And that gives me yet another opportunity for another Shameless Promotion!

Don

vminniti · 09-06-2010, 03:04 PM

Dr. Dribb you are witty and no doubt have a heavy pimp hand; I bow to you

09-02-2010, 10:40 AM	#691
Eric C Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 50000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Device: Kindle	New resource for cheap Kindle reads Check out this new site: http://kindlecheapreads.com Today it features a pair of my thrillers.

09-06-2010, 09:17 AM	#702
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,472 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Wouldn't you LOVE to read an ebook about how to clean my house? Of course you would. This rare opportunity to buy my on-sale ebook doesn't come along every day, but rather Every-Other-Day.* Let me offer YOU the chance of a lifetime to clean my house to my specifications. Naturally, as an unpaid volunteer, I offer certain perks such as water when you're thirsty, along with a Fruit of the Day (your choice), because - after all - aren't you just a little bit fat right now from sitting in front of your computer all day long working on your next epic? For example, my ebook tells you how you should clean my bathroom, possibly the most disgustingly obscene area in my house. The grout and mold may appear deeply embedded upon first glance, but (with a little volunteer elbow grease) I tell you how to thoroughly clean everything to my satisfaction. You will be proud of your accomplishments, able to walk down any street (even in high crime areas) with your head held high, without fear of getting your throat cut. Remember: No job is finished until it's done. So read my free ebook today, apply tomorrow (a plane ticket may be required), and begin to enjoy the benefits of learning how to clean everything in my house. It will look good on your resume. Your self-image will improve when you lose those extra pounds of ugly fat. And best of all, you can look with pride upon a job well done, along with a hearty handclasp from me. It's all detailed here in my ebook, which is on sale Every-Other-Day. SO, WHERE'S YOUR EBOOK, FELLOW INDY WRITERS? WE'RE ALL WAITING! * = My (mis)copyrighted sales phrase, one that I am donating to every Indy writer. Don (Moderator) Last edited by Dr. Drib; 09-06-2010 at 04:24 PM.

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09-02-2010, 02:01 PM	#692
CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	This looks like a fun thread. I'm very new here and just made my first mistake of adding a new thread to the promotion of my book. I'm sorry. I will do better. www.caramarsi.com Logan's Redemption http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040JI3PG

09-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#695
durkinrobinson Lovechild Posts: 90 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Device: Kindle	The other day someone said that writers are backstabbing and not at all interested in helping others succeed. That person has obviously never found this forum. I'm a writer whose columns run bi-weekly in The Tampa Tribune and Creative Loafing. My first novel, Olivia's Kiss, is available on Kindle. Here's the idea: Olivia Foster is a beautiful, headstrong killing machine, shocked to find herself yearning for something different. Olivia discovered a talent for killing people while in her teens, after shooting her abusive father in the head and watching him die. Unapologetic and determined to help victims of domestic violence fight back, she built a wildly successful business. Now, a sophisticated young woman, Olivia travels the world pursuing bad men and making them pay. When an unexpected vacation leads her home, Olivia reconnects with childhood friends and finds herself envying them. Like so many women approaching their thirties, and despite her most-wanted status, Olivia is startled by the unfamiliar urge and intrigued with the idea of settling down. When Max, her longtime love, proposes marriage, Olivia dares to wonder: Can she really trade guns and glory for gold bands and bath towels? Here is the buy link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...1.78_62&fsc=-1 Read the first chapter here: http://www.oliviaskiss.blogspot.com/ It's a fun read. Any advice is appreciated, Catherine

09-03-2010, 02:00 PM	#696
Greenkeeper Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 520312 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Device: Kindle	I'm having a Labor Day special! Use coupon code XG62L at Smashwords this weekend to get a free download of the first novel of my YA fantasy series, Tales from the Green Book One: The Magic Flute!. For more details on the first two books of the Tales from the Green series, including reviews and reader comments, visit my book thread or check out the links in my signature. Coupon expires on Tuesday, September 7th, so act fast or else you'll have to pay the abnormally high price of 99 cents!

09-04-2010, 09:25 AM	#697
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	*I took his post as a parody of shameless promotion* Me too, Bex. Luke intended to make a point. And he made it subtly and well. My response was meant similarly tongue-in-cheek. **With such great promotion, Luke, how can anyone fail to rush to Smashwords and immediately download your book and spend eight hours' precious recreational reading time on it? Free* is no longer a forceful reason for reading*** I intended to point out how -- reading between the lines -- many author promotions come across this way to me, and I'm sure to many others. Cheers. Neil

09-04-2010, 11:47 AM	#698
williemeikle Are the stars right yet? Posts: 209 Karma: 250270 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newfoundland Device: none	Check out my Kindle page... no book knowingly more than $2.99, most discounted by Amazon for much less. I have 5 novels, three short stories and a story collection there at the moment, with another 6 novels and 2 collections coming by the year end, more novels next year, and a whole shedload of short stories coming as cheap downloads... I'm aiming for world domination :-) My Kindle page

09-04-2010, 12:47 PM	#699
DArenson ebookworm Posts: 268 Karma: 100026 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo, Kindle	50% off for Labor Day Weekend! Outcast from Hell. Banished from Heaven. Lost on Earth. Flaming Dove, a dark fantasy novel 50% off -- ONLY this weekend! Your Smashwords coupon: JB46Z Flaming Dove at Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/22230

09-05-2010, 01:59 PM	#701
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Hey, Bex! Seems we have something else in common. Thanks for understanding. Neil

09-06-2010, 10:30 AM	#703
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Erm , Don, you forgot to explain that it is only available in Kindle format and only available to readers in Lima .....

09-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#705
vminniti Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 148 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Device: none	Dr. Dribb you are witty and no doubt have a heavy pimp hand; I bow to you