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Comment by Thom Cantrall on July 13, 2012 at 1:54pm
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Comment by Neil Ostroff on July 2, 2012 at 12:47pm
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So once again, I’ve made a blunder (I think) in my sponsorship ads. Last Friday, DROP OUT was Kindle Nation Daily’s sponsor. http://kindlenationdaily.com/2012/06/kdd-june-29/According to their own estimates more than 150,000 readers were exposed through their means. I probably exposed the link to another twenty or thirty thousand people through my promotional efforts. I figured it was a good day to place the sponsorship because of the upcoming Fourth of July. I assumed readers would be anxious for some holiday reading by the poolside or on the beach. I, myself, was at the beach all last week at Wildwood Crest New Jersey. Our checkout date just happened to be the Friday of my sponsorship. So, after posting notice and the link on all my writer’s sites and blog in the morning, I merrily packed the car and headed home, thrilled to check my sales numbers when I arrived. I cruised out of the island pretty easily, but then we got to the expressway. Oh my God! Traffic was backed up for miles and miles. It was crazy. People honking. People getting out of their cars and looking down the street. People scratching their heads in frustration. Thankfully, the cars were all going toward the beaches and not away, like I was. So, as I drove onward relieved that I wasn’t involved in that mess, it suddenly occurred to me that today was a HUGE travel day. People weren’t going to be lounging around poolside or scanning their Kindles for books. They were going to be traveling. I had booked a sponsorship on a day when most people won’t be reading anything. The last sponsorship for DROP OUT was a few months ago with Kindle Fire Department, and that yielded impressive results. With that hopeful thought in mind I tried to put sales out of my head and concentrate on driving. Three hours later, tired and hungry, I pulled into my driveway. Not one for suspense, I went straight into my office, turned on my computer, and waited with tingles along my spine for the machine to boot. After what seemed like an eternity, the screen flickered to life and I was online. Fingers trembling, I typed into my account. I looked at a few sales of my other books and then lowered my eyes to DROP OUT’s numbers. It felt like a lead weight had dropped into my stomach. My biggest fear materialized into truth. My sales for DROP OUT after the sponsorship were hardly affected, just a few more than normal. I sighed with disgust at my own stupidity for booking the date. If nothing else, I’ve learned this about sponsorship. Don’t sponsor on the weekends even though most people say you should. I’ve discovered most sales come during the week when people are bored at work and fiddle around online to pass the time. That’s when they discover you. Don’t book sponsorships on sites with less than 10,000 hits a day. The percentages against making enough sales to cover the cost run against you. And the hard lesson for me, never book a sponsorship on a known travel day. Hopefully, sales will magically increase and I can put a plus on the income side of this sponsorship instead of a negative.
http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com
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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on June 30, 2012 at 11:07pm
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Enlightening, entertaining and educational Two Messiahs by Jeff Morton addresses the controversial issue of Christianity and Islam head on. Join these two Messiahs from two world religions as they engage in a friendly conversation down the winding ancient path from Emmanus to Jerusalem. The reader will be intrigued to discover their identities according to each religion (Christianity and Islam), but more importantly the significant differences. One is Jesus, the other is Isa, the Prophet of Islam. One is the true Messiah, the Son of God and divine in nature, the other, a man and servant of his god.
Relevant for today, this unique book written by Biola University Professor and author, Jeff Morton reflects and reveals the truth about who Jesus the Messiah is. Two world religions cross paths as the author desires to minister to Muslims and Christians alike in this different and unique way. He tells a story, thereby teaching Christians about Islam and reveals to Muslims why Jesus of Nazareth is the true Son of God sent to bring salvation to the world. As the author states, most of the misunderstandings stemming from the differences between Christianity and Islam come from a lack of information.
Author Jeff Morton is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at Biola University and has been ministering to Muslims since 1984. He has ministered in many countries to include West Africa, the U.S. and many other nations. He and his wife Debbie now live in Southern California near one of the largest mosques and Muslim communities on the West Coast. His background is one of extensive research in apologetics, theology and he is particularly interested in presenting the Gospel to those of Islamic backgrounds. He is a member of SIM and i2 Ministries as well. He has trained many missionaries and university students abroad to include Brazil, Thailand, Pakistan and the U.S.
Two Messiahs by Author Jeff Morton is available at Amazon and other fine online bookstores.
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Multi published Author Grace Dola Balogun has published five titles such as: The Spirit Power-Vol. I & II, Prayer-The Source of Strength, The Cross and the Crucifixion and La Oracion: Fuente de Fortaleza para la Vida.
The Spirit Power-Vol. I & II - are empowering books that speaks to the reader and teaches them how to develop and demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit in their lives. Discussing that God the Father still pours His Spirit out on us just as in the days of Pentacost, the author unveils a powerful connection to God the Father and Jesus the Son through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Your life will never be the same again when the Spirit comes upon you in power. Be encouraged, refreshed and uplifted as you read these two life-changing books.
In Prayer-The Source of Strength, the author believes in the power of prayer and wants others to know that it's one of their greatest weapons. She encourages and teaches readers about prayer, praising Him and speaks of how to pray God's Word and incorporate prayer into their everyday life. This is a powerful book for those desiring a closer relationship with God, a much more intimate prayer life and walking in the victory that is available to us all through Christ.
The Cross and the Crucifixion is a powerful book explaining the impact of the Cross to all who desire salvation. Without the Cross, there would be no salvation and no gift of eternal life. The Cross is monumentally important in that through the suffering of our dear Lord Jesus Christ, he paid the full price for our redemption. This book will encourage, teach and help the reader to find a greater understanding of the Cross and a much more intimate relationship with the Lord. Truly, a blessing for all to read.
Author Grace Dola Balogun of Grace Religious Books is a Graduate from Fordham University Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. She holds an M.A. in Religion and Religious Education. She has been a private prayer mentor, free prayer advisor and a prayer partner for many Christians of all denominations for many years.
Grace is currently in the process of releasing another new book release, Three Solutions to World Peace, which takes a look at the various ancient religions of the world to include Islam and Christianity. Watch for its release, coming soon.
For more information about the author, her books and her ministry visit Grace at Grace Religious Books Publishing where you will be encouraged, uplifted and blessed.Find Grace Books at Amazon, Barns & Noble, other retail stores across the country, other Interna'l countries around the world and online books stores.
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June 20th, 2012Author Paulette Harper Johnson's book release Completely WholeMinister, life coach, enthusiastic speaker and multi-published author, Paulette Harper Johnson, releases her new book, "Completely Whole." Written for those that desire "wholeness" through Jesus Christ in their life, this is a resource filled guidebook that will encourage and inspire readers to find freedom through Christ. Giving a "clear-cut, Biblical blueprint" the author gives practical applications that will enlighten, uplift and inspire. This book will give you the confidence and hope to continue on the path God intended for you. The author has written this book with compassion so that all may come to the saving grace and victorious life that Christ provided.
This amazing interactive book will be one that the reader can use to diffuse issues or concerns that cause blockages in their growth with Christ. No one is without trauma or tragedies in life; the author has written with candor about issues that face those in today's society and what we can do to address those concerns in a Biblical fashion. By recognizing the power of prayer as one of our greatest privileges and strengths, the author, encourages readers with powerful prayers at the end of each chapter that infuse the lessons learned throughout, giving a personal and real connection to God for the reader.
Paulette Harper Johnson is a pastor's wife, grandmother, Bible teacher, radio host, author, speaker, mentor and life coach. She has been encouraging and mentoring women through seminars, Bible teachings, conferences and ministry for many years. Her passion is to see women come into their full potential with God using their talents passionately and finding their purpose in life. She has a unique combination of giftings of compassion and writing, but also encouraging and edifying those she speaks to. She is committed to professionalism and speaking uplifting and encouraging messages.
You can find out more about Author Paulette Harper Johnson at her website www.pauletteharper.com. Her books are also available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at other fine online bookstores.
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http://www.ghostsofrubyridge.com/sasquatch Part IV of the serialization of "After Armageddon" is now ready for your perusal... Enjoy!
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Worst ever!
My newest KND sponsorship for SILENT INVASION was a total disaster. http://bit.ly/LQTPrL. As I predicted after I booked it, having a sponsorship for a middle grade novel the week schools let out was a HUGE mistake. The sponsorship yielded almost no increase over my usual daily sales. If I can offer any advice to promotional efforts for books is to make sure you take into account the world’s events when you schedule. I do have another sponsorship on Kindle Nation Daily for DROP OUT on June 29th. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FX0K7U. My logic for that date is because it is the Fourth of July weekend and many people will be on vacation at the beach, or needing something to read by the pool, or on a plane. DROP OUT is a literary adult novel so I’m chancing on an entirely different genre and audience. It will either be a big success or another waste of promotional money. I still recommend that all indie authors use sponsorship to get themselves out there. Even though I chalk this latest sponsorship as the worst ever, my book was still exposed to about 150,000 people through the KND site and their Facebook page and Twitter. And the link will be on the internet forever, so who knows what the future holds. I also just got an email from http://wherewritersmeet.proboards.com/ that they like the covers to my books so much that they placed them on display on their site. All unsolicited and free! Exposure! Exposure! Exposure! That’s what it’s all about.
http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com
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Out On A Limb by Author Larry AdamsPaperback: 24 pages
Publisher: Larry Adams (April 19, 2012)
ISBN-10: 0985346019
ISBN-13: 978-0985346010
Out On A Limb is a book about faith and what it takes to walk in faith. Faith is powerful when put into motion. It can move mountains, feed the multitudes, raise the dead, give sight to the blind, heal the sick and set the captives free. The Bible is filled with faith and faith-filled scriptures that give us a glimpse into the Christian faith and the power of faith in action.
Just imagine if we all as Christian's come to the knowledge, the understanding of the faith that Jesus called the Apostles to walk in. Symbolically, could we walk on water as Jesus did, could we overcome giants as David did, could we be that very light that shines in the world as we are called to be? The possibilities are endless.
In Larry's book Out On A Limb, What does it take to walk by faith, you will be encouraged, blessed, refreshed and your faith will be increased. To walk by faith is a learning process, however, once put into motion, that learning process becomes life- changing.
Out On A Limb by Larry Adams is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Get your copy today and learn how you too can put faith into action and overcome the situations of life that are before you.A Christian Book Marketing, Author's Article Blast sharing the Christian faith with the world.
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Title: Broken Dreams, Shattered Lives
By: Author Dan Hurst
ISBN # 978-0-578-09561-5
Book Review Date: June 12, 2012
Book Review by: Christian Book Reviews
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Broken Dreams, Shattered Lives-Putting Life Back Together by author, teacher and speaker Dan Hurst is a welcome relief to anyone who has had their life turned upside down. Encouraging, inspiring and easy-to-read, this mini-book is written with candor and biblical wisdom by the author. Moving ahead in a positive manner is a must, but can only be done by dependence on God. The author practically sets forth eleven principles, extracted from God's Word, to lead the lost and hopeless back to a path of life. Life does not come without challenges, as the author notes, but there is a way to put your life back together again. And it all starts with taking little steps with God.
What is refreshing about this book is that it is not a formula that will magically make your life better, but rather practical and simple principles that are founded on the solid foundation of the Word of God-that will work! For we know that the Word of God is truth and the truth will set you free. The author thoughtfully takes a glimpse at some of life's devastating circumstances and writes with compassion to all, giving the reader hope, inspiration and a sound biblical road map to recovery. Whether you have experienced the death of a loved one, experienced the ravages of divorce or simply are paying the consequences for your own sin, the author shows how God can turn your test into a testimony.
This little book can lead to a life that is enjoyed, rather than a life that is miserable. Many are in need of a "living hope" that this book offers, for so many are suffering. If you need hope, encouragement and a new beginning-this book is for you.
Broken Dreams, Shattered Lives By Author Dan Hurst
You may also get your copy of Broken Dreams, Shattered Lives on Amazon in paperback or Kindle.
A highly recommended read.
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Reviewed by Christian Book Reviews
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Title: A Love Story
How God Pursed Me and Found Me-An Impossibly True Story
By: Samantha Ryan Chandler
ISBN # 978-1-6150-7758-8 (sc)
978-1-6150-7761-8 (dj)
Review Date: June 3, 2012
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
"A Love Story-How God Pursed Me and Found Me-An Impossibly True Story" by Samantha Ryan Chandler is an inspiring life memoir and an account of the tribulation known as divorce that forever changed the author's life and the lives of her children. Samantha Ryan Chandler gives a heart-wrenching account of an evil plan perpetrated by her husband to rob her of everything, their homes, money, and stability to include her three precious daughters. The author writes with purpose, giving the reader many life lessons that she learned throughout all her trials. Most importantly, she learned that God can rescue, is mighty to save and He can RESTORE that which was lost.
God speaks in many ways as the author notes and the supernatural does occur as the author gives accounts of visitations by angels on three different occasions. The book is uplifting, filled with scripture and has a message of encouragement to all who have been stolen from whether it be from divorce or any unfortunate circumstance in life. Her message is so uplifting, so encouraging, that the reader will be amazed and in awe as to how God is intimately involved in each of our lives. Truly, God will carry you through to restoration and redemption!This book is recommended for anyone that loves a true story with a happy ending! May all the glory and honor be to God-who came and rescued a young, skinny girl from Nowhere, Louisiana and gave her life and life more abundantly! This is a testament to the Love of God and an irresistible love story to those that are lost. Thank you Samantha for writing a book that shared your life story that gives others hope when "hope" has been lost. You are an inspiration.
For more information about the author and her book, visit Samantha Ryan Chandler
A Love Story-How God Pursed Me and Found Me-An Impossibly True Story is available at Amazon in hardcover, paperback or Kindle
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