tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.comments2023-10-29T01:55:37.281-07:00michele gormanMichele Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12246036359628031415noreply@blogger.comBlogger470125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-25310356272700903732014-07-18T08:15:37.223-07:002014-07-18T08:15:37.223-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-85473408697906094022014-05-12T16:52:42.348-07:002014-05-12T16:52:42.348-07:00The 99c or the Kindle Daily Deals at $1.99 have st...The 99c or the Kindle Daily Deals at $1.99 have started me on a number of series. Some of the freebies have also got me started on a series. I must be unusual in that I do read what I buy. If I am uncertain of thee book, I read the excerpt which saves me time and money in the long run. Some people cannot resist a bargain but to me, it is not a bargain unless you read it. Take care, Nancy from Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-46841312574927128782014-05-09T08:49:59.603-07:002014-05-09T08:49:59.603-07:00Michelle, thank you for posting this well-research...Michelle, thank you for posting this well-researched and great article. I have 30 years of sales and marketing experience in tech sales and have been trying to tell people this since I turned to writing two years ago. I had exactly the same Bookbub experiences on three occasions with nearly identical numbers to yours.<br /><br />Don't get me started about how much readers value "free&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-12425808731793966032014-05-08T11:24:59.555-07:002014-05-08T11:24:59.555-07:00That does seem to be a popular strategy, and the B...That does seem to be a popular strategy, and the Bookbub promotion that I mentioned in the post was for the first book in a series. I can think of a few authors too who I discovered through a 99c/p or free book. Jen Weiner is one that comes to mind - her excellent short story, Swim, was free on Amazon. Cally Taylor's The Accident is the other that I've read recently and loved, so now I&#Michele Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246036359628031415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-17631356071215062014-05-08T11:21:24.790-07:002014-05-08T11:21:24.790-07:00Aw, aren't you sweet, thanks! And I'm tick...Aw, aren't you sweet, thanks! And I'm tickled pink that Single in the City was your inaugural iPad book :-) xoMichele Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246036359628031415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-31196874363646345812014-05-08T11:20:21.698-07:002014-05-08T11:20:21.698-07:00Thanks for your comments, Crystal, and good luck w...Thanks for your comments, Crystal, and good luck with your pricing and launches! I find pricing one of the trickiest things about publishing. I think most people free books because they're free, but some do get read, and new writers are discovered that way. <br />xoMichele Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246036359628031415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-73092606882850349742014-05-08T11:14:17.985-07:002014-05-08T11:14:17.985-07:00I thought I would share with you that I mostly dow...I thought I would share with you that I mostly download books that seem interesting because they are free. I prefer reading books vs. using my iPad. I did pay for Single in the City when I saw it offered. Yours was the first book that I bought and read on my iPad. I had read on a blog about you re introducing the series to US readers and really wanted to read it but when I looked on Amazon itJennifer Huelsebuschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-15755776499635014742014-05-08T10:58:25.770-07:002014-05-08T10:58:25.770-07:00This is really interesting. Today I have changed t...This is really interesting. Today I have changed the Kindle price on my 3 available books to £1.02 (sterling) but I haven't changed the US price, or indeed worldwide prices. I have always thought undervaluing your book could put people off, whereas selling it at a more realistic price will make readers feel it's most likely worth reading. I'll be putting the prices back up again Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-4241015168954472014-05-08T10:54:28.818-07:002014-05-08T10:54:28.818-07:00A very astute survey and analysis. However, a bett...A very astute survey and analysis. However, a better question to have been asked is "how many people have become dedicated fans of a series sold at regular prices due to the first book being 0.99 or less." I personally can't count how many series I've started this way.Krow's Solitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588368188937980981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-71820285865193447782014-02-27T10:19:24.944-08:002014-02-27T10:19:24.944-08:00Michele,
"Weightless" is highlighted to...Michele,<br /><br />"Weightless" is highlighted today on eBookDaily.com:<br /><br /><a href="http://ebookdaily.com/free-kindle-ebooks/2014-02-27" rel="nofollow">http://ebookdaily.com/free-kindle-ebooks/2014-02-27</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067942353940407653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-48946622588788868302013-05-04T12:37:23.191-07:002013-05-04T12:37:23.191-07:00Oh yeah! When my main character gets out of line I...Oh yeah! When my main character gets out of line I give her what for from another character who puts her in her place and then wham! Sorted. My MCs don't get away with being dull or acting the jerk for long ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-83200194461332105722013-04-30T05:32:46.279-07:002013-04-30T05:32:46.279-07:00Thanks Michele and Nicola for this info. I'm a...Thanks Michele and Nicola for this info. I'm about to publish my first chick-lit book and I have investigated a couple of Blog Tour Operators and had the same hunch. Nice to know it's somewhat confirmed. Nicola - you might be hearing from me soon! Thanks for all the helpful words of wisdom. So great for us newbies...<br />Susie Schnall<br />www.susieschnall.comSusie Schnallhttp://www.susieschnall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-87972979715731437482013-03-18T05:10:43.203-07:002013-03-18T05:10:43.203-07:00Yes, cupcakes with files in, this is exactly why I...Yes, cupcakes with files in, this is exactly why I love my readers so, thanks! xoMichele Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246036359628031415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-31695858498729726082013-03-18T04:51:37.922-07:002013-03-18T04:51:37.922-07:00well we are glad to hear this.....cause if you don...well we are glad to hear this.....cause if you don't like the main character I am am sure your reds will not take to her either.......and if u get caught and sent to prison I will send you virtual cupcakes with files in them..lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232538357056593855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-6939418836457788362013-03-15T15:32:25.084-07:002013-03-15T15:32:25.084-07:00I think we're fast reaching the point where a ...I think we're fast reaching the point where a book needs a healthy sprinkling of 1 and 2 star reviews, to be taken seriously. Any book with nothing but 5 star reviews rings alarm bells for me. <br />But it seems this will be a really hard thing for Goodreads to police; I don't think there's a way round it, really.Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-50106512808115478272013-03-05T03:54:04.440-08:002013-03-05T03:54:04.440-08:00I had exactly the same approach from someone. He e...I had exactly the same approach from someone. He even advertises (of course, it's not really 'advertising', as he claimed with you) on Linkedin. The prices are derisory, about £5 for a 'review.' But your point holds. If anyone thinks their work is such rubbish that it needs a plug for a fiver from someone in a tin hut on the Nullabor Plain then they ought not to bother Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-54927879135963016132013-03-05T03:51:57.228-08:002013-03-05T03:51:57.228-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-61835232256056077532013-02-28T23:51:48.897-08:002013-02-28T23:51:48.897-08:00Me too!Me too!Michele Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246036359628031415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-76983418186087952002013-02-28T11:41:23.267-08:002013-02-28T11:41:23.267-08:00Grrrrr.....this is so wrong. Thanks for flagging ...Grrrrr.....this is so wrong. Thanks for flagging it. I hope Goodreads closed that person's account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-7878825387695714582013-02-28T06:57:09.009-08:002013-02-28T06:57:09.009-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504678003728172214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-80016683013611198702013-02-15T12:37:46.814-08:002013-02-15T12:37:46.814-08:00Juliette, I did the cheesy slideshow for my husban...Juliette, I did the cheesy slideshow for my husband's 30th too - I think he appproved:-) At lovely French wedding I went to, we were all given a packet of sugar cubes to write a message to the bride & groom, which were then collected and given to them. They were opening them for months, which I thought was very sweet & romantic. They also SNOGGED ALOT - on the altar, at the mairie, Julia Williamshttp://maniacmum.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-17274736174819440292013-02-15T09:04:27.977-08:002013-02-15T09:04:27.977-08:00Some real non-winners here!
Happy Weekend to All :...Some real non-winners here!<br />Happy Weekend to All :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-45324420480138524082013-02-15T07:52:01.912-08:002013-02-15T07:52:01.912-08:00Not an euphemism. ;) (I learned that lesson in gra...Not an euphemism. ;) (I learned that lesson in grade 3--had to spend the whole recess inside with my head on my desk.) It was gratifying though to have all our friends solidly on my side. (Small town.)Jean Oramhttp://www.jeanoram.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-22375974250179269042013-02-15T07:38:14.290-08:002013-02-15T07:38:14.290-08:00Loving this series! It's been so much fun read...Loving this series! It's been so much fun reading everyone's stories.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693546837367890077.post-88308963759579001022013-02-15T07:16:23.972-08:002013-02-15T07:16:23.972-08:00That is VERY sweet, Carol. Awwww!
Wow, there are...That is VERY sweet, Carol. Awwww! <br /><br />Wow, there are some seriously romantic stories here today! I have no idea what the most romantic thing I've ever done for a guy! Maybe it isn't the big things, but small things. Like telling my husband that I love him every single day and making sure I give him a kiss. Considering we've been together since the late 90s that's a LOT of Jean Oramhttp://www.jeanoram.comnoreply@blogger.com