What’s new with The Lion’s Den, and what’s coming soon!
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It has been a while since my last blog post! I have been busy spinning my wheels, trying to get my book, The Lion`s Den off the ground. My first attempt at self-publishing did not yield great results, so I decided to use a self-publisher`s support service to see if I could get better recognition out in the publishing world. What I learned was that there is no fast-track to success, and the only thing that is going to work, is good old-fashioned legwork and elbow grease on my part.
Self-publishing is definitely a numbers game. We are depending on the big e-book retailers to sell our books. In order to be seen among the masses of e-books available, we are depending on rankings, and these are determined by the number of positive reviews our books receive by readers. I can`t tell you how difficult it is to get people to write a review of my book! Even close, close friends, although they love The Lion`s Den, have yet to put pen to paper and write a review. Amazon is not helpful in this regard, either, because I am told that they will check Facebook to see if you are `friends`with your reviewers, and will take down their review if it looks like you are closely acquainted. So much for `friending` folks who find you on Facebook, who just want to show you some appreciation!
So, the only way that I can see to make some headway in the recognition department is to begin with a mailing list, and stay in touch with readers. By offering free ebooks for reviewing and asking people to share links about The Lion`s Den, this may be the way to create some buzz. I guess it`s never too late to advertise, but had I known in the beginning what was required to self-promote, I don`t know if I would have taken it on. Most of the successful self-published authors I know spend 70 – 75% of their time on marketing. And that`s not only writing blog posts, sending out email newsletters, writing Facebook blurbs, contacting local bookstores and libraries, doing readings, asking to do interviews, etc. etc. etc., but also keeping up with your day job, the housework, and the homework, if you have kids, and your other family responsibilities, and oh, I forgot to mention, trying to get the next book written!
Arghhhhh!
Don`t get me wrong, I am not complaining. Nothing worth doing comes easy, and you just can`t buy your way to success! Therefore I must get down to business and renew my commitment to my readers to stay in touch and give this writer`s insights into the writing process and my adventures in publishing land. I hope you will stay with me! Thanks for your support!
I have some sneak peaks coming up into the sequel to The Lion`s Den, which I am anticipating will be coming out this spring. It`s called Behind the Firewall, and deals with Brad`s brother, Ryan, in his attempt to break into the bin Laden communication network. There are lots of insights into computer espionage, money laundering and skulduggery at even the highest levels of society! I`m so excited right now as I am in the middle of writing the climax, and I can`t wait to see how it all comes out.
Behind the Firewall, coming Spring 2017! Sizzling hot!!!
Behind the firewall – setting
Gran Casino Mallorca
Who`s behind the firewall
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