How important is amazon.com, and have you had success there? - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-29T10:29:11Zhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/forum/topics/how-important-is-amazoncom-and?commentId=523145%3AComment%3A169025&feed=yes&xn_auth=noReally nice reviews on this b…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-08:523145:Comment:2869902010-03-08T00:01:21.907ZKaylin McFarrenhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/KaylinMcFarren
Really nice reviews on this book. BTW, bumped your tags as well. Many thanks, Gary! (I can't imagine anyone giving you one star because they didn't like the price point. Egad!)
Really nice reviews on this book. BTW, bumped your tags as well. Many thanks, Gary! (I can't imagine anyone giving you one star because they didn't like the price point. Egad!) Hi Kaylin -
I just bumped yo…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-07:523145:Comment:2869872010-03-07T23:25:10.198ZGary Val Tenutahttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/GaryValTenuta
Hi Kaylin -<br />
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I just bumped your tags up a notch. If you have a moment, please click my tags:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Ezekiel-Code-ebook/dp/B002NGO4JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1268004095&sr=1-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/The-Ezekiel-Code-ebook/dp/B002NGO4JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1268004095&sr=1-1</a><br />
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Thanks! :-)<br />
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Hi Kaylin -<br />
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I just bumped your tags up a notch. If you have a moment, please click my tags:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Ezekiel-Code-ebook/dp/B002NGO4JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1268004095&sr=1-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/The-Ezekiel-Code-ebook/dp/B002NGO4JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1268004095&sr=1-1</a><br />
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Thanks! :-)<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2865908480?profile=original" alt=""/></p> Would be more than willing to…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-07:523145:Comment:2868272010-03-07T18:13:03.669ZKaylin McFarrenhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/KaylinMcFarren
Would be more than willing to tag anyone's bookat Amazon.com - especially if the favor was returned. :D<br />
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Title: Flaherty's Crossing by Kaylin McFarren<br />
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Blurb: From Pacific Northwest's award-winning author Kaylin McFarren comes a powerful novel about love, loss, and the power of forgiveness... Flaherty's Crossing.<br />
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Successful yet emotionally stifled artist Kate Flaherty stands at the deathbed of her estranged father, conflicted by his morphine-induced confession exposing his part in her mother's…
Would be more than willing to tag anyone's bookat Amazon.com - especially if the favor was returned. :D<br />
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Title: Flaherty's Crossing by Kaylin McFarren<br />
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Blurb: From Pacific Northwest's award-winning author Kaylin McFarren comes a powerful novel about love, loss, and the power of forgiveness... Flaherty's Crossing.<br />
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Successful yet emotionally stifled artist Kate Flaherty stands at the deathbed of her estranged father, conflicted by his morphine-induced confession exposing his part in her mother's death. While racing home, Kate's car mishap leads her to a soul-searching discussion with a lone diner employee, prompting Kate to confront the true reasons her marriage hangs in the balance. When her night takes an unexpected turn, however, she flees for her life, a life desperate for faith that can only be found through her ability to forgive.<br />
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Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flahertys-Crossing-ebook/dp/B003B78HCW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1267983923&sr=8-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Flahertys-Crossing-ebook/dp/B003B78HCW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1267983923&sr=8-1</a><br />
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Tags: relationships, inspirational, page turner, drama I have problems with the perc…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-02-15:523145:Comment:2762742010-02-15T16:05:40.709ZPatricia Myatthttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/PatriciaMyatt
I have problems with the percentage they take and the fact that they pay late. I'm still trying to collect for books they ordered several months before I closed my account with them. I can't get a contact number and their e-mails keep me waiting. Does anyone have a live person contact number?
I have problems with the percentage they take and the fact that they pay late. I'm still trying to collect for books they ordered several months before I closed my account with them. I can't get a contact number and their e-mails keep me waiting. Does anyone have a live person contact number? I agree with Stacy-Deanne. It…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-02-09:523145:Comment:2748752010-02-09T19:26:24.813ZGary Val Tenutahttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/GaryValTenuta
I agree with Stacy-Deanne. It is hard to get sales through amazon but... it can be done. Just takes a ton of persistence. Your book has a huge niche market. Take advantage of that. There are several ning sites related to the paranormal, occult, etc. If you haven't joined some of those sites then it would be a good idea to sign up with them. They're great places to promo your book to a target audience.<br />
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Another good way to increase sales on amazon is to get your book into Kindle. My novel,…
I agree with Stacy-Deanne. It is hard to get sales through amazon but... it can be done. Just takes a ton of persistence. Your book has a huge niche market. Take advantage of that. There are several ning sites related to the paranormal, occult, etc. If you haven't joined some of those sites then it would be a good idea to sign up with them. They're great places to promo your book to a target audience.<br />
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Another good way to increase sales on amazon is to get your book into Kindle. My novel, <b><a href="http://www.ezekielcode.com" target="_blank">The Ezekiel Code</a></b>, was only available in paperback for the first year. Sales were pretty good for a debut novel by an unknown, indie author. But when I finally made a Kindle version available the sales really took off. It's been on the Kindle "Best Seller" (Top 100) in the "Occult" category now for over 14 weeks straight. Once in a while it even shows up in the "Best Seller" (Top 100) "Religious Fiction" category. Part of the reason for the increase in sales, of course, is the huge price difference. The paperback sells for 19.75 on amazon whereas the Kindle edition sells for just 4.95.<br />
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Tags are also more important than a lot of new authors realize. I see your tag numbers are already doing pretty well. I just clicked your tags, too. Every little click helps. :-)<br />
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Nice cover on your book. That helps, too. Good luck.<br />
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Best regards,<br />
Gary Val Tenuta<br />
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2865908480?profile=original" alt=""/></p> Hi James,
If you are self-pu…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-02-09:523145:Comment:2748592010-02-09T18:35:12.176ZStacy-Deannehttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/StacyDeanne
Hi James,<br />
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If you are self-published, Amazon is a must. If you're traditionally published, it still has some importance because it's the biggest online store, but if you have books in stores you have a much wider chance of your book being bought. The problem is, if your book is only on Amazon, then it will be very hard to sell. Most people only shop on Amazon for things they want and know of already. People don't browse Amazon looking for new titles. So it's up to the individual's situation. It…
Hi James,<br />
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If you are self-published, Amazon is a must. If you're traditionally published, it still has some importance because it's the biggest online store, but if you have books in stores you have a much wider chance of your book being bought. The problem is, if your book is only on Amazon, then it will be very hard to sell. Most people only shop on Amazon for things they want and know of already. People don't browse Amazon looking for new titles. So it's up to the individual's situation. It is definitely not the most important thing if you have a publisher. Bookstores and ebook sites carry a lot of weight there but like I said, if your book is only in ONE place, Amazon, its hard. People don't browse online stores the same they do for bookstores. Even with ebooks, most people already know what they want before going to the Kindle store. They don't browse there. That's why it's usually a horrible idea to self-publish fiction because distribution (in many places, not just bookstores), is the biggest factor in getting sales. If you have to depend on Amazon as a main source for book sales, it's gonna be hard. Especially when you're competing with millions of other authors, tradtionally published and self-published.<br />
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Best Wishes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net" target="_blank">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a> I tagged your book. Best for…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-02-09:523145:Comment:2743492010-02-09T15:52:54.340ZKamelia Sojlevskahttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/KameliaSojlevska
I tagged your book. Best for you<br />
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Kamelia<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Woman-Celestial-Kamelia-Sojlevska/dp/0982305044" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Woman-Celestial-Kamelia-Sojlevska/dp/0982305044</a>
I tagged your book. Best for you<br />
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Kamelia<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Woman-Celestial-Kamelia-Sojlevska/dp/0982305044" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Woman-Celestial-Kamelia-Sojlevska/dp/0982305044</a> I did go ahead and tag that o…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-02-06:523145:Comment:1704922009-02-06T05:21:01.367ZJames_Atenhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/James_Aten
I did go ahead and tag that other book, btw.
I did go ahead and tag that other book, btw. Congratulations on your book.…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-02-06:523145:Comment:1704582009-02-06T04:41:18.576ZLinda Cookhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/LindaCook
Congratulations on your book. It looks like you have a successful book on your hands. Good luck Linda
Congratulations on your book. It looks like you have a successful book on your hands. Good luck Linda I think I've tagged everyone…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-02-06:523145:Comment:1702992009-02-06T01:15:17.380ZTodd Fonsecahttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ToddFonseca
I think I've tagged everyone so far!<br />
Also, thanks to all tagging my book The Time Cavern<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Time-Cavern-Todd-Fonseca/dp/1605520101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233882878&sr=1-1">Here!</a>
I think I've tagged everyone so far!<br />
Also, thanks to all tagging my book The Time Cavern<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Time-Cavern-Todd-Fonseca/dp/1605520101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233882878&sr=1-1">Here!</a>