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Novel Rank - accuracy
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I just released my newest thriller, Port of Sorrow, and, out of curiosity, have been monitoring the numbers to see how accurate Novel Rank is. For February (1 1/2 days so far) Novel Rank says I have…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patricia Gligor Feb 15.
Expanded distribution on Amazon's CreateSpace
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For those who self-publish on Amazon's CreateSpace platform (a fabulous way to self-publish by the way - no upfront costs and a very nice product), I am wondering if anyone has chosen the Expanded…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Grant McKenzie Jan 20.
Sockpuppeting bestselling author outed
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Fascinating story happening here with one of the UK's top-selling ebook authors, Stephen Leather, who admits to playing fast and loose with the Amazon ebook game.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by I. J. Parker Aug 12, 2012.
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Grant McKenzie commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."So after three days, over 7,000 readers downloaded K.A.R.M.A. - a successful giveaway, for sure. Hopefully this will introduce a few new fans to my other books."
Grant McKenzie commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."Yeah, I need to edit and polish the new thriller as soon as I finish editing and polishing my second Dixie Flynn novel and writing the next Dixie that I just signed a contract for this week."
Jack Getze commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."That makes sense. And why I hear the more stuff you put up, the better off you are."
Grant McKenzie commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."This is my biggest giveaway so far with over 6,000 downloads in two days. My previous free giveaways were in the U.S. only (due to the rights I owned vs Random House UK) and the biggest effect that I saw was when I listed a new book for sale -…"
Jack Getze commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."That's been a big debate around here, right? Does giving away free books drive future sales of cash product?
Seems to me it would depend on the reaction of those who sampled free: If they loved it, begin a word of mouth campaign, it'll pay…"
Grant McKenzie commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."Thanks, Jack - once it finishes today, we'll see what it does to actual sales.
Love to see these numbers for a paid copy :)"
Jack Getze commented on Grant McKenzie's blog post K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S."Nice!"
Grant McKenzie posted a blog postK.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S.
I launched my first free international giveaway for my dark thriller K.A.R.M.A. this week - and have been very pleased with the results so far. In its second day as a freebie, K.A.R.M.A. is currently sitting at:#1 in Suspense and #6 overall in the UK#4 in Suspense and #103 overall in the US#3 in Suspense and #42 overall in CanadaOne more day to go and hopefully I've made a few thousand new fans who will check out my other books :)See More
Patricia Gligor replied to Grant McKenzie's discussion Novel Rank - accuracy"Thanks, I.J. Believe me, tracking huge sales is NOT one of my problems. :) I wish it were."
"Beware of publishers! When they under-report, something is really wrong. Amazon's NovelRank underreports, but Kindle Direct is very accurate and Amazon pays based on Kindle Direct. I can see why publishers dislike the fact we have a way of…"
Grant McKenzie replied to Grant McKenzie's discussion Novel Rank - accuracy"Yes. I'm a mix of traditional (Random House, Penguin, Midnight Ink, etc.) and self-published, and would love to have some real numbers on my traditionally-published books as I'm sure Random House UK owes me money."
Patricia Gligor replied to Grant McKenzie's discussion Novel Rank - accuracy"Thanks, Grant! Actually, when I went to the site, I realized that was true. My novels were not self-published so I'm not able to use Kindle Direct. There is another link on Amazon's Author Central where I can get some numbers so I'll…"
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K.A.R.M.A. hits #1 in the UK, #4 in the U.S.
I launched my first free international giveaway for my dark thriller K.A.R.M.A. this week - and have been very pleased with the results so far. In its second day as a freebie, K.A.R.M.A. is currently sitting at:
#1 in Suspense and #6 overall in the UK
#4 in Suspense and #103 overall in the US
#3 in Suspense and #42 overall in Canada
#4 in Suspense and #103 overall in the US
#3 in Suspense and #42 overall in Canada
One more day to go and hopefully I've made a few thousand new fans who will check out my other books :)
Posted on March 16, 2013 at 10:44am — 7 Comments
Video Book Review - Angel With A Bullet
This is a first for me, a reader/reviewer posted a video book review of Angel With A Bullet, calling it: "A great crime/mystery novel with a light-hearted female lead. Highly recommended ..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4WgvxciFX4
Posted on September 19, 2012 at 3:25pm
Angel With A Bullet receives its first 5-star review on Amazon
Angel With A Bullet receives its first 5-star review on Amazon: Nancy writes: "There is definitely a new "girl" detective on the scene, although she is neither a girl nor a detective. Dixie is well into her 30's and works as a investigative journalist. She has many of the fine habits that come with such a lifestyle, too much drinking, too many men, along with colorful and strange neighbors. In others words all the things required for a successful and interesting detective series. Like many…
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Criminal Element reviews Angel With A Bullet
Criminal Element reviews Angel With A Bullet today, saying: "If you have a taste for vintage crime fiction, screwball comedies, and the lighter side of noir, Angel With a Bullet might be right up your alley."…
Posted on August 28, 2012 at 10:44am
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- At 11:53pm on January 12, 2013,
pamilar said… Hello, Am Pamilar, I really want to have a good friendship with you. i have something special i want to discuses with you. You can get back to me, directly to my e-mail. frpamilar@yahoo.co.uk
- At 4:32pm on October 10, 2012,
Colman said… Cheers for the request, I'll check out the website and books, Col
- At 4:03am on June 22, 2012,
Glenn Langohr said… Hi Grant, your books look amazing! I write crime thrillers with a redemptive theme and love to gift out kindle copies for review and do author interviews. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caYHVzxgpVo For my books- http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00571NY5A
- At 12:32am on June 21, 2012,
Copper Smith said… Great videos. Very helpful and inspiring.
- At 2:26pm on June 13, 2012,
Tanis Mallow said… Welcome. Always room for a man in a kilt. And a toque of course.
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