Getting Back in the Swing of Things

 I think, no...I know I have been having too many irons in the fire. I have done many things that have not panned out. I am hoping that this year, I can start posting successful case studies. This blog will be used for marketing purposes and any newly published books, and services for authors.

As many of you know, Indie publishing is hard. It has taken me quite a while to realize that fiction books sell more than nonfiction books. What do you want to do when you come home after a long day at work? Would you rather read a self-help book, or a Regency romance, or an epic fantasy? Fun, relaxation something that can sweep you away to another world, so that is what my new books will be like.

Then the hardest part will happen...the marketing and I hope the sources that I have found to implement it will finally work. Well, next week! Take care and have a Happy Labor Day!

Holiday Works Are In The Works

 I have a half dozen, if not more short stories coming out next month. Thanksgiving stories and Christmas stories. I will be posting trailers, my social media pages (not many, just two). I am taking a Coursera writing course now-if I haven't mentioned it-and other writing courses outside of  Coursera. So I have a lot going on. A WHOLE LOT going on, that I will not even mention right now until I know more, there is a lot on my plate right now.

News, Updates and So On...

 I know! I have been away for a very long time. I have been laid-off, on unemployment, now it's over, so now, after twenty-six years, I am on my own. Jobless, looking for a remote job, and I am learning new things. Things which I will be sharing in the coming weeks. I have been and still am taking courses. Attending webinars. This week I will be launching a Pinterest business page. 

It is past midnight now, and it seems all I am is busy, busy, busy! I will be back this week to let you know what am I up to, but until then, Goodnight!

I Am Very Much Determined....

I hope all of you, your familes and friends are safe and healthy during this strange time.  I live with my mom and sister and we are all okay.... BUT  the  day job I had for years is now gone. I was working at home  for two weeks and two days, in March, then I was called and told I had zero hours.

Now, I have always wanted to quit my day job. I have a college degree from Syracuse University, and have been accepting a low salary for years ( under $10K) because I could find nothing better. I had watched several employees-some just new hires,  get promotions in a few months time, while I who had tried many times got nothing. I won't go through all I had experienced there, that is not the point I want to make here today.

I had no way of getting anything better in my city, so along comes COVID-19 and now I am at home. Am I going stir crazy? No! I love being at home with my family, and now have the time to get all those  time consuming jobs and projects around the house and in the yard done. Most importantly,  I have the time to make the life of my dreams come true....to be a successfully published writer. I have sold ebooks,  yes, but not successfully. So now I have all the time in the world, and I am going to focus on one thing at a time, and get the job done!

While I wait for my first unemployment payment (you can guess how crazy that is..*eye roll*) I will be focusing on becomiing better and marketing my books.. I am so bad on keeping up with this blog but, I will post at least once a month to keep you posted.

Take care,  Stay home as much as you can and remember to wash your hands.

How Can You Get Amazon To Sell For You?

There are some people who do no Kindle marketing at all. Zero, nada, zip. How do they do it, is it real? Yes, if you understand how to set everything up, it does work. Still, you have to know what is selling. It is not that easy. If you're just making drip drop sales, or a few a day, then you really need to bring up your game with this course.

 

Kindle Samurai

What I Learned About Kindle Series

I have learned so much about Kindle, I think it's time to share somethings before 2013 ends. This will be in the first of a series of articles about self-publishing for kindle. Today I will discuss what to do, and what not to do.

Don't Do This....
1. Don't use other peoples books to sell on Kindle. I know, all of you write your own books, but if you know someone doing this, encourage them to stop. When I say other peoples books, I mean:
PLR- Private label rights books, you know those reports 'everybody' has the right to sell? Amazon will shut down your account in a New York minute if you upload those kinds of books. Don't even rewrite them.
Outsourced Books-I've read a couple of nightmare stories in the Kindle community about using someone elses book as your own. It can cause trouble for you, especially the money it will cost you. If you write it yourself the only cost you will spend is time.
KDP Free Days I know an author who started out doing those free days for her books, and didn't make much money. When she stopped and used another way to promote her books, her sales soared. Hey, if it works for you, go ahead, but for those who get no profit from it, don't do it. I have tried it, a few times and although I got some  free downloads, I got zilch on sales, which brings me to this last don't on my list.
Nonfiction Anybody who tells you nonfiction is a big seller on Kindle isn't telling the truth. I went to check out something a person on a webinar told me was a good niche. The golden book did not have a good ranking. A good ranking is anything below fifty thousand. Maybe it did once upon a time, but it didn't when he was telling all his listeners to go write books like that. Fiction is what sells more on Amazon and probably other similar websites. Here is some proof-don't just take my word for it. Click on the three graphs. 1000+ Sales A Month Club  Well, that's it for now. I'll continue the next part of the series next week. Happy Holidays!

News And Reviews

I guess I've got too many irons in the fire. I can't work on my books, blog, work on projects and deal with my daily life without being overwhelmed. I'm neglecting to deliver those reviews like I promised. I have read thirteen books none of them have been reviewed yet. So here's what I'll do, to save time I will post a link to either my Goodreads or Amazon page so you can keep reading book reviews. Around September-October I'll be doing articles about Kindle, and reveal what works and what doesn't when selling books.
I have read A LOT of Kindle ebooks and courses over the past few months, and attended many webinars with some great information about marketing books. This will be the last time I will write a review on my blog. I just need more time to focus on my own books.

Autumn's Awakening by Irene Brand
Autumn Weaver comes home after eight years hoping to heal old family wounds. She never expected to see the one man she's always loved and hurt. She wasn't sure if Nathan Holland would ever forgive her...
I truly enjoyed this book. I think a majority of the Love Inspired books I have read and really liked were published ten years or more. The quality has gotten lame since then, however I liked the heroine and the hero they were real to me, and the storyline very good. The heroine was kind of a rebel, going against her parents to live how she wanted to live, that struck a chord with me. The hero was interesting as well. I wish I could say more but I read this months ago, but I did enjoy it very much. A good read if you can happen to get your hands on it.
Review thirteen completed. Twelve more books coming your way next Friday on Goodreads!

BOGO Offer For My Books

I have a lot of books on Kindle. Most of them are nonfiction. I will have fiction next month as that will be my main focus from now on. If I do any more nonfiction, it will be 'fun' as in cookbooks and possibly my journey to success in my writing career.

Anyhow, from July 27 until August 1st 2012, any book you buy of mine on Kindle, you will get one book free. It doesn't matter what the price is. If you buy a  $.99 book, you can get a $2.99 book for free. I don't care. It will however, have to be in PDF format. In return I would like honest reviews, likes, and tags if you please. I've had the books out for awhile, but I'm not that visible, so I would appreciate some help in getting my name out there. Please pass the word to your friends, family, etc.
All you have to do to get your free book is to:
1. Subscribe to this blog
2. Send me a copy of the receipt for the book that you bought, and what you want free to:
My Email Address  With I Want My Free Book in the subject line. Then, I will send you a PDF attachment back to you within 48 hours.
The Book List

My Author Page

R Books

7 Herbal Weight Loss Teas

Fifty Weight Loss Foods

These are all the books that people seem to like more, than the others I've published. If I find another one that's being bought, I'll list it here.
So please pass the word: BOGO Sale From July 27-August 1st 
Thanks.

Free Cash On The Internet

Free Cash On The Internet  is now on sale at
http://www.lulu.com

http://www.scribd.com

And also on Kindle.  Free Cash On The Internet is
for people who are having a hard time making money
online, and also for people who have been laid off and
are looking for an alternative way to make money.

The 19 page ebook lists 102 places where you can sign
up free and start earning money. These things are
easy to do and do not require buying  hosting, traffic, etc.
However, if you want to create a real web business,
it gives you a list of free products you can sell for
100% profit.

 Payments range from 'chump change' to
thousands of dollars. The programs that payout
thousands of dollars are big money referrals and
websites where you can have people pay you for
your particular skills.

**Buy Free Cash On The Internet On Friday,
January 22,**you will get thirty bonus ebooks.
Here's the complete list:
1 Hour Business
10 Fast Cash Ideas
21 Income Streams
200 Paypal Payment Sites
Guru Emergency Plans
Nothing But Net
Get Paid To Watch TV
Social Networking For Fun and Profit
Little Blue Book of Free Stuff
As A Man Thinketh
How To Attract Anything You Want In Life
How To Be The Creator Of Your Own Life
Law Of Success
Social Madness
How To Turn Your Passion Into A Profitable-
Online Business
Think and Grow Rich For Internet Entreprenuers
The World's 100 Greatest Headlines
Taxes Made Easy!
Push Button Profits In 30 Days
A-Z Domain Flippers Guide
10 Surefire Ways To Cut Down On Your Grocery Bills
Energy Conservation And Alternative Fuel
Family Budget...Demystified!
Health Insurance and Health Savings Account Made Easy
Saving Time and Money For Work At Home Entrepreuneurs
The Street Smart Job Changing System
Keeping Your PC Save From Virus and Data Loss
Career Planning Made Easy
Online Education Made Easy
How To Ace Any Job Interview
For a brief description of the bonuses,
I will provide a website link this Sunday along
with contest details.

Inspirational Romance Review

This really is a sweet romance. You have Rachel's character
who has a crush on Matt since childhood. A tragedy, however
makes her lose her faith in God. She runs away to pursue her
dream of acting and becomes a star. Another tragedy brings
her home with her little girl. Matt, a war hero, is determined
to win her heart. Rachel really doesn't want the country life.
Again, another tragedy brings her back to God, and a special
person, back home to where she belongs. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Mommy's" Hometown Hero (The Dalton Brothers, Book 2) (Love Inspired #477)