As I'm prepping the launch of CONQUEST RISING (January 2020), I've been looking for a new way to distribute my ARCs. Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) are a great way for authors to get word about their book churning around the internet before launch day, and matched with a pre-order, they can bring in sales. However,... Continue Reading →
Free Chapter: Getting to Goal
Keeping the room dark, I traced the familiar steps from my bed to my desk. My dad always got up early. Fishermen rose with the sun, so on those rare days when I managed to wake before his alarm, I did my best to stay quiet. He deserved the rest. Soon enough, he would be... Continue Reading →
Marketing Week
I've done a few promotions (paid and free) in the past, but I find that besides Bookbub, it's extremely hard to get a good return on investment (ROI). BargainBooksy gets high results, but when you've got to lower your price and deal with a price per book (PPB) of ~$0.35, you need a high amount... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Month
Things are busy on the writer's side for me. THE ONE THAT LIVES is in Mark Lawrence's Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off (Yr. 5)! If you're curious, THE ONE THAT LIVES is a supernatural horror / dark fantasy. Pretty gory at parts. Imagine Supernatural (TV show) meets Lord of the Rings. It's also available on Kindle... Continue Reading →
Book Expo Year 2
Once again, my day job sent me to Book Expo America (BEA) for the second time this year. 2019 has been a bit insane for me. We're expanding rapidly, looking to push new markets, so while last year involved a lot of floor time between meetings, I spent 99% of this year in meetings with... Continue Reading →