Week two...I did have a few sales which I'm quite grateful for. That happened right after my first blog post about the first week as a brand new author. After that it dropped off.
A couple of interesting notes: I had one person tell me I'd never sell books the way I was marketing. My answer? I'm not so much trying to sell books as I am trying to get my name out there.
The second was a good one - I've been asked to participate on another blog. Details to follow as soon as I have them. I'm in the middle of getting everything together.
The market is over saturated at the moment with authors trying to do the exact same thing I am. The best advice I can give is stick with it and stay at it.
So the wheels are in motion and things, good things are beginning to happen! Stay tuned for week #3!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
Mirage Has Been Released - What It's Like
My debut erotic novel, Mirage was finally released last week after many snags in the road. How did it feel for a debut author like me?
Frankly it sucked! Oh don't get me wrong, I was personally excited. I posted, as I had over the months leading up to the release. But in reality when it happened - I could have published a bunch of grade school poems and no one would be the wiser.
Sales: It had been up for pre-order through Smashword for months. Zero sales from that. Since last week I have sold less than a dozen copies...and that's even after lowering the price to $0.99 to entice readers. I am a newbie and thought people might take a chance on me at that price.
Needless to say my balloon has been popped and I am licking my wounds. Don't count me out. I'm not going anywhere.
Just thought I'd share how it went for me in week one...now lets move past that to week two!
Frankly it sucked! Oh don't get me wrong, I was personally excited. I posted, as I had over the months leading up to the release. But in reality when it happened - I could have published a bunch of grade school poems and no one would be the wiser.
Sales: It had been up for pre-order through Smashword for months. Zero sales from that. Since last week I have sold less than a dozen copies...and that's even after lowering the price to $0.99 to entice readers. I am a newbie and thought people might take a chance on me at that price.
Needless to say my balloon has been popped and I am licking my wounds. Don't count me out. I'm not going anywhere.
Just thought I'd share how it went for me in week one...now lets move past that to week two!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Dreams Do Come True by Tonya Kinzer
All this week I have the delicious Tonya Kinzer on the blog with her brand new series and book, Dreams Do Come True (Through His Lens Series)
Blurb:
Sandi’s career has taken off as a model and she loves her
photographer…just not the way he wished she did. The men of her past abused her
one too many times and the one woman in her life is being treated the same way.
Can she get Kiera away from her abusive relationship and show her what true
love really is? The two of them have been roommates for two years where Sandi
has been forced to comfort her each time she’s been abused. Determined to put a
stop to the abuse, Sandi has to show Kiera a new relationship already exists
for her.
Excerpt:
Once they got into the elevator,
Sandi pressed Kiera against the back wall, her tongue sweeping Kiera’s mouth as
she sucked away every breath she had. Kiera laced her fingers behind Sandi’s
nape, pulling her in for a deeper kiss. A moan slipped from Kiera’s throat
before letting go of the fist of hair she held. Out of breath, Kiera stared
into sultry hazel green eyes. “Damnit,
woman...you make me wet.”
“Good, then I’m getting my
message through.” Sandi trailed her hand down Kiera’s back to cup her ass and squeeze.
“I can’t wait to lick you dry, slut.”
“Only for you, mistress!” Kiera
unlocked the door and Sandi closed it behind them and turned the deadbolt.
Kiera leaned against the kitchen doorway and watched Sandi drop her purse on
the counter and grab two champagne flutes, and fill an ice bucket.
Sandi looked back at Kiera.
“You’re not naked yet.”
“I can’t take my eyes off of your
sexy body. Come on, let’s get the bedroom set up. I’ve got plans for you.”
Kiera slapped her ass as Sandi passed in front of her.
Sandi set the ice bucket on the
night stand along with the glasses. She reached for the champagne, twisted it
down into the ice and turned toward Kiera, sucking in her lower lip as her gaze
moved over Kiera’s body. Kiera could easily see that Sandi had also had too
much to drink as she envisioned Sandi naked, her full rounded breasts with
their hard dark rose nipples.
Finally Sandi took in a deep
breath. “Turn around so I can unzip your dress.”
“Only if I unzip yours first. You
turn around.” Sandi did and Kiera took her time moving the zipper lower until
it reached her ass. Pushing the dress from her shoulders, it pooled at Sandi’s
feet. “Leave it.” Kiera unhooked her bra, let it drop and hugged her lover from
behind, one hand cupping a breast and the other slipped inside her thong to
tickle the slight patch of pubic hair.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
Fun and Games!
Be on the lookout later this weekend! A week long blog full of fun and games!
Speaking of FUN! Mirage is going through what I hope will end up in some very exciting news! I've been hard at work tweaking and readying it. One way or another, it will be out very soon, and I think you will agree it was well worth the wait!
Stay warm everyone! Winter just doesn't want to loosen it's cold claws on us!
Speaking of FUN! Mirage is going through what I hope will end up in some very exciting news! I've been hard at work tweaking and readying it. One way or another, it will be out very soon, and I think you will agree it was well worth the wait!
Stay warm everyone! Winter just doesn't want to loosen it's cold claws on us!
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