Just gave away my novel for free on Amazon. I am participating in their Kindle Direct Program. I agreed to make digital copies of my book exclusively available to certain Kindle customers, and they allow me to give my book away 5 days in the next three months.
My first give away was a success. 203 people downloaded it. I am hoping they all enjoy it and maybe even leave me a good review. It's been months since anyone has written a review. I'll be giving it away free again, February and March.
I also had a Goodreads giveaway. I offered 3 paperback copies of my novel to only U.S readers. 200 people requested it. 3 people won copies It was wonderful practicing my signature, signing my books, and shipping them. I hope I get to sign thousands more someday. When I get some money I'll do a European and Asian give away - the shipping costs are ridiculous. I think my book will do well in England. 56 people from the UK downloaded it digitally, and 2 from Canada.
So, the people at Absolutewrite.com were right. Book give aways on Amazon and Goodreads are excellent ways of building buzz for your book and getting your novels into reader's hands.
Until we meet again, I will continue to write into the wind.
Luis Mario
My first give away was a success. 203 people downloaded it. I am hoping they all enjoy it and maybe even leave me a good review. It's been months since anyone has written a review. I'll be giving it away free again, February and March.
I also had a Goodreads giveaway. I offered 3 paperback copies of my novel to only U.S readers. 200 people requested it. 3 people won copies It was wonderful practicing my signature, signing my books, and shipping them. I hope I get to sign thousands more someday. When I get some money I'll do a European and Asian give away - the shipping costs are ridiculous. I think my book will do well in England. 56 people from the UK downloaded it digitally, and 2 from Canada.
So, the people at Absolutewrite.com were right. Book give aways on Amazon and Goodreads are excellent ways of building buzz for your book and getting your novels into reader's hands.
Until we meet again, I will continue to write into the wind.
Luis Mario
