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The Cthulhu Child: Riding high on Amazon Kindle (UK) - and now available for a dollar until April 25th.
At the time of writing this post, the revised edition of The Cthulhu Child is proving to be a popular Kindle read on Amazon's UK site:
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,380 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
#2 in Books > Fiction > Horror > Anthologies
#20 in Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Anthologies
#25 in Books > Fiction > Anthologies
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cthulhu-C...
As a result of this (relative) success I have decided to crash the price until Friday, 25th April - just a dollar, folks!
Hopefully this will inspire some sales across the other Amazon platforms, as well as maintaining its popularity on the UK site.
The Cthulhu Child sets out to demonstrate the diversity of the term 'horror', and takes an unorthodox approach towards delivering the horrific.
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,380 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
#2 in Books > Fiction > Horror > Anthologies
#20 in Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Anthologies
#25 in Books > Fiction > Anthologies
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cthulhu-C...
As a result of this (relative) success I have decided to crash the price until Friday, 25th April - just a dollar, folks!
Hopefully this will inspire some sales across the other Amazon platforms, as well as maintaining its popularity on the UK site.
The Cthulhu Child sets out to demonstrate the diversity of the term 'horror', and takes an unorthodox approach towards delivering the horrific.
Thanks, Guys (and Girls).
Yes, I know, we've discussed before how success, and any measuring of it, is only ever relative to a given situation.
Nevertheless, I'd just like to take a moment to thank all of my Goodreads friends for their advice and support. A special mention for Jason Parent (What Hides Within), and Gregor Xane (Six Dead Spots). Their comments have proven to be a valuable critique.The Cthulhu Child
A month ago I posted about The Cthulhu Child which, after some alterations to both cover and content, had climbed to No.2 in the Amazon UK horror anthologies chart.
I have since had a tough few weeks. Computer/internet issues have largely prevented me from having any online presence, and as all indies will know, if you ain't visible, you ain't selling!
Imagine my surprise then: Last night I clicked on to Amazon UK, and lo and behold:
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,988 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
#1 in Kindle Store > Books > Literature & Fiction > Anthologies & Literature Collections > Horror
#2 in Books > Fiction > Horror > Anthologies
#8 in Kindle Store > Books > Literature & Fiction > Horror > Short Stories
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cthulhu-C...
Yep. All relative. But, after what has been a tough month, it has put a smile back on my face.
To everyone on Goodreads, thank you. I really do appreciate your support.
Nevertheless, I'd just like to take a moment to thank all of my Goodreads friends for their advice and support. A special mention for Jason Parent (What Hides Within), and Gregor Xane (Six Dead Spots). Their comments have proven to be a valuable critique.The Cthulhu Child
A month ago I posted about The Cthulhu Child which, after some alterations to both cover and content, had climbed to No.2 in the Amazon UK horror anthologies chart.
I have since had a tough few weeks. Computer/internet issues have largely prevented me from having any online presence, and as all indies will know, if you ain't visible, you ain't selling!
Imagine my surprise then: Last night I clicked on to Amazon UK, and lo and behold:
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,988 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
#1 in Kindle Store > Books > Literature & Fiction > Anthologies & Literature Collections > Horror
#2 in Books > Fiction > Horror > Anthologies
#8 in Kindle Store > Books > Literature & Fiction > Horror > Short Stories
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cthulhu-C...
Yep. All relative. But, after what has been a tough month, it has put a smile back on my face.
To everyone on Goodreads, thank you. I really do appreciate your support.
Kindle Unlimited: There's a lot to be considered
Following the launch of Kindle Unlimited,
I had intended to sit down and write a piece on Amazon's latest (let's nail down this monopoly) venture.
After all, KU possibly represents the most important change to the Indie market since the launch of the Kindle. And it is also a potentially massive boon for keen readers, too.
There is a lot for authors, and readers to consider.
But to be honest, I'm as conflicted as every other author I've spoken with. A total monopoly, by anyone, is unlikely ever to be a good thing. But financially it could - possibly - be a good thing for Indie authors.
Especially as the Big Five are currently steering well clear.
Below I've linked to an article by the excellent David Gaughran. As you would expect from the talented Mr Gaughran, it is as thought provoking as it is insightful.
Regardless of whether you are an author, or an avid reader, you should take the time to read this piece:http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/20...
I had intended to sit down and write a piece on Amazon's latest (let's nail down this monopoly) venture.
After all, KU possibly represents the most important change to the Indie market since the launch of the Kindle. And it is also a potentially massive boon for keen readers, too.
There is a lot for authors, and readers to consider.
But to be honest, I'm as conflicted as every other author I've spoken with. A total monopoly, by anyone, is unlikely ever to be a good thing. But financially it could - possibly - be a good thing for Indie authors.
Especially as the Big Five are currently steering well clear.
Below I've linked to an article by the excellent David Gaughran. As you would expect from the talented Mr Gaughran, it is as thought provoking as it is insightful.
Regardless of whether you are an author, or an avid reader, you should take the time to read this piece:http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/20...
