Congratulations! I'm going to pick up a copy. Do you want me to order from Amazon or directly from you?
Many thanks, Cobber.
You can order from either Amazon or me, whichever you prefer. From me you'll get a signed copy. I should receive my order early next week.
Thanks again, Randy
Congrats! Keep writing!
Many thanks, Max!
The sequel, Dangerous Alliance, is underway.:)
Regards, Randy
Congrats.....Huge accomplishment.....
Many thanks, Denise!
Regards, Randy
Congrats! Yes, I want a copy signed. And go post this on Facebook. I'll share and share and share.
Many thanks, Janet. Couldn't have been achieved without your help!
I'll be getting the word out on Facebook, etc today.
Thanks again and best regards, Randy
Randy, well-done. I hope you're bursting with pride and excitement.
Many thanks, NJC! Yes, it's hard to believe--still sinking in. Now I need to spread the word via social media.
Regards, Randy
My check will be in the mail tomorrow, Randy. Well done, or as we say in the navy: Bravo Zulu!
~Tom
Many thanks, Tom! Look forward to seeing You Only Love Twice published, too!
The Kurdish Connection is now live on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. Will be available through barnesandnoble.com shortly. Many thanks for everyone's help!
Many thanks, Jack.
Couldn't have done it without you, Janet T-P, and all of the other great TNBW members who provided insight and guidance along the way.
Hi Everyone,
I'm pleased to announce my debut novel, The Kurdish Connection, is now available through amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. It will shortly be available through Barnes and Noble for those using NOOK vice Kindle. Many thanks to all TNBWers who helped me along my journey.
paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/Kurdish-Connecti … 1945181060
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kurdish-Connec … 1945181060
Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2AN1KO
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N2AN1KO
If you'd like a paperback copy, send a check for $16 US to Randall Krzak, 7560 Lakeshore Rd N, Palms, MI 48465. I'll sign it and send it back. I'll cover the shipping costs (US only at this time).
Regards to all, Randy
Way to go, Janet!
Completed an inline review of NJC's The Sorcerer's Progress, Book Two, Earth By Fire, chapters six and seven.
The URL ends with April-Chastain-Ingrigue/dp/1537186833/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1475459745&sr=8-2&keywords=wilted+magnolias
From 'ref=' onward you have info about where the link came from, etc. Some of it may tell Amazon if it came from a link that earns a commission. The query part (including, I think, the alphabet-encoding spec utf8, tells Amazon what the original lookup was. They can use that if the book is not found, or to provide additional items for display.
Just checked how Bitly created my shortcut and it does show all of the information when it is used. If Amazon keys on this, then it's probably better to use a longer link but stop after the ASIN. Dropping the information after the ASIN still takes me to where I want to go.
I looked at your responses to my review of chapter six. I pointed things out that caught my attention as I read. Since these comments don't seem to help, I'm not sure if further reading will be of benefit to you and will just waste my time.
Completed an inline review of Suin's 'Being Fifteen', chapter 18.
Go, Janet, go!
Completed a review of alkemi's 'The Souring Seas' Chapters 17.
Sent my edits back Monday night and received the Initial Proof a few minutes ago. Will break off from reviews until I go through this and get it back.
Publication date for The Kurdish Connection is now set for February 7th!
Completed a review of alkemi's 'The Souring Seas' Chapters 16.
Many congratulations to Jack and Janet!!!!!!
Any good finish for TNBW, too!!!!!
Wish I could have voted more!
Congratulations Randy!
Thanks CJ!
More than interesting, it is valuable. If I read your publisher's web page correctly, you'll be doing publicity yourself. I think everybody here will be interested in your experience with that!
This is becoming the standard from what I've been reading. Sandra Beckwith, from Beckwith Communitcations, sent me her comments on this subject: "Even if you had a large publisher like Penguin or Random House, you'd still have to do your own marketing. Publishers tend to do a minimal amount and support the author only during launch mode -- 3 months at the most. They send review copies and try to get media interviews, but often not much more than that (if they even do that much). It's not because they don't believe in the book - it's more because they just don't have the staff."
Moonshine Cove does provide promotion/marketing recommendations (about a dozen pages of information and suggested templates) and does answer questions. If someone finds a publisher willing to edit the manuscript, provide a cover, get the book released, AND provides all of the promotion, then people should jump for joy.
I've spoken with several of their authors and they're all very happy with the company. One in particular, released his fourth and final book of a mystery series in November '16, all published by MSC. He's now signed a three-book deal with them for a new series, this time in historical fiction.
As a couple of TNBW authors told me before I signed with MSC, do you want to get your foot in the door, making it easier to move to different publishers, or hold out for something which might never happen? My foot's in the door.:)
Many thanks, Suin. I'm glad people are interested in the process. While things might vary from publisher to publisher, there'll still be a common thread. Needless to say, it's definitely a learning process.:)
Hi Jube. Will do!
Many thanks, NJC. Good idea to mention the dialog tag point in a larger forum. Will do that once we're finished editing in case they make any other reference. Semicolons--not something I would fall on my sword for. I'll save that if they want to cut something I think really belongs.
