Grea Alexander's Blog - Posts Tagged "goodreads"

Summer has flown away. Now, as the leaves change color and we all close our eyes and wish with all our hearts for the holidays to hurry up and get here so we can get another much needed break from work...uh, I mean spend time with family, friends and other miscellaneous loved ones, I have a little surprise for you.

In an effort to do my part to help you lose a few of those summer vacation pounds, I’m going to give you something to do. (Yeah me!) In exchange, you will earn a code for 100% off of one of the following ebook titles: Amarna Book I: Book of Ida, Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay or Cabello. ( Note: 100% off = free.)









If you want to earn extra gold stars, you can also earn a second free title: Amarna Book II: Book of Hawara or Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung!







How you ask? Why through Review Roulette!

In this round, you’re going to spread your review around like confetti. To qualify for the Tier One free Grea Alexander ebook titles (Amarna Book I: Book of Ida, Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay or Cabello), you will have to post your TEXT review (including star rating where applicable) on ALL of the following five sites:

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
Amazon (which ever applies to your country) http://www.amazon.com/Grea-Alexander/...
Library Thing https://www.librarything.com/author/a...
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/grea-...

To qualify for the offer, all five reviews posted must be on the same title. Even just a sentence or two will do. You can even cut and paste in your previously posted review onto the sites you haven’t yet in order to complete the five. If you do not have access to one of these sites due to country of origin log in restrictions, you may substitute other book review sites.

Already have your review posted at all five? It still counts (and just reinforces your total awesomeness).

Once your review is up at all five sites, send me the screen name(s) under which you posted your published reviews and the title of the book you want the free code for in order to receive the free code. You can either do so by sending me a message via Goodreads, Library Thing, email or Seamonkey Ink's Contact Us page. It’s that easy!

Want to earn the free Tier 2 title (Amarna Book II: Book of Hawara or Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung)? Simply, post your TEXT review (including star rating where applicable) on FIVE additional sites. The reviews on the additional five sites must be for the same title that earned you your 1st free book above.

These additional sites can be any sites that allow such postings including book blogs, other book review sites, Seamonkey Ink retailer sites or even your own pages such as personal web pages, facebook, twitter (#FallFreeforAll @seamonkeyink), etc. Just as above, send me the links, screen name(s) for your published reviews at all five new sites and the title of the book you want in order to receive your code redeemable for 100% off.

To help you out, here is a listing of some of my known retailers: http://seamonkeyink.com/smi_indexes_2...

There is no limit on the number of Grea Alexander titles you can review or claim.

Offer valid WORLDWIDE through 12/31/14.

Coupon code is redeemable for 2 weeks after the date it’s sent. Coupon is NON-TRANSFERABLE. (Translation: Do not give it out or share it. Likewise, do not post free downloads of my books on any sites.)

Thanks again & Enjoy!

P.S. Don't forget to send me the links, your screen name(s) on each site and the title you want in order to claim this offer. If you do not, you will not receive the code.

I will NOT hunt you down. Ok, so maybe I would, but probably not for that reason...probably.

Also note: While I love my little Seamonkey Spawn so, all expiration dates are firm.

Last note: Please review the new title(s) as well. Good things happen to Grea Alexander reviewers!

Thank you and Enjoy!

Grea Alexander
SeaMonkeyInk.com

Cabello



Ends 11/27/14
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Amarna Book I: Book of Ida



Ends 1/2/15!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay



11-14 thru 2/10!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung
LARGE PRINT EDITION



11-21 thru 12/20!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Enter today...or tomorrow!

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Keep up to date on all Seamonkey Ink & Grea Alexander special promotions: http://seamonkeyink.com/smi_indexes_2...

ALL COUPONS/DEALS NOW ACTIVE! ENJOY!

You only have 3 days so act quickly: November 28, 2014 - November 30, 2014.

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REBELLION BOOK I: BOOK OF QUAY
Free Book Promotion – Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Rebellion-Book-...



REBELLION BOOK II: BOOK OF SOUNG
Kindle Countdown - Amazon US
http://www.amazon.com/Rebellion-Book-...

1 November 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM (PST) *** 34h *** $0.99 *** 81% off
2 November 25, 2014 at 6:00 PM (PST) ***34h *** $1.99 *** 61% off
3 November 27, 2014 at 4:00 AM (PST) *** 34h *** $2.99 *** 41% off
4 November 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM (PST) *** 34h *** $3.99 *** 21% off
End November 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM (PST) *** $4.99 *** 0% off

Kindle Countdown - Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebellion-Boo...

1 November 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM (GMT) *** 72h *** £0.99 *** 67% off
2 November 27, 2014 at 8:00 AM (GMT) *** 72h *** £1.99 *** 32% off
End November 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM (GMT) *** £2.92 *** 0% off



AMARNA BOOK I: BOOK OF IDA
Free Book Promotion – Smashwords.com
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Coupon Code: QN49Y

To use:
1. Click the link above.
2. Click: Buy
3. Enter coupon code above
4. Click: Apply Coupon
5. Click: Check Out






AMARNA BOOK II: BOOK OF HAWARA
Kindle Countdown - Amazon US
http://www.amazon.com/Amarna-Book-II-...


1 November 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM (PST) *** 72h *** $0.99 *** 67% off
2 November 27, 2014 at 8:00 AM (PST) *** 72h *** $1.99 *** 34% off
End November 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM (PST) *** $2.99 *** 0% off



CABELLO
Free Book Promotion – Smashwords.com
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Coupon Code: BJ93G

To use:
1. Click the link above.
2. Click: Buy
3. Enter coupon code above
4. Click: Apply Coupon
5. Click: Check Out

Smashwords downloads valid worldwide!

Reviews are better than mixed popcorn tins and good things happen to Grea Alexander reviewers!

Enjoy!

Grea Alexander
SeaMonkeyInk.com

P.S. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a Seamonkey Ink prize pack!

Amarna Book I: Book of Ida



Ends 1/2/15!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay



11-14 thru 2/10!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung
LARGE PRINT EDITION



11-21 thru 12/20!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

LAST DAY!


REBELLION BOOK I: BOOK OF QUAY
Free Book Promotion – Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Rebellion-Book-...


AMARNA BOOK I: BOOK OF IDA
Free Book Promotion – Smashwords.com
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Coupon Code: QN49Y

To use:
1. Click the link above.
2. Click: Buy
3. Enter coupon code above
4. Click: Apply Coupon
5. Click: Check Out


CABELLO
Free Book Promotion – Smashwords.com
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Coupon Code: BJ93G

To use:
1. Click the link above.
2. Click: Buy
3. Enter coupon code above
4. Click: Apply Coupon
5. Click: Check Out

Smashwords downloads valid worldwide!

Reviews are better than mixed popcorn tins and good things happen to Grea Alexander reviewers!

Enjoy!

Grea Alexander
SeaMonkeyInk.com

P.S. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a Seamonkey Ink prize pack!

Amarna Book I: Book of Ida



Ends 1/2/15!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay



11-14 thru 2/10!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung
LARGE PRINT EDITION



11-21 thru 12/20!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

To those of you who participated in our Fat-Free Thanksgiving Fun:
Yea you! You have once again confirmed your awesomeness. Gold star.

To those who missed out:
I am very disappointed in you. Yes, really.

(deep sigh) Alright. I guess you can come out of the time out corner now. Three hours there was sufficient. I suppose.

Uh uh. Not so fast. Did I say you could get off your knees or that you could leave before you cleaned up that rice?

Yes, put it back in the bag. It hasn't been cooked yet and there are people starving in...well, everywhere.

(shaking head while I watch you clean up the rice)*

To everyone:
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a Seamonkey Ink prize pack!

Amarna Book I: Book of Ida



Ends 1/2/15!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay



11-14 thru 2/10!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung
LARGE PRINT EDITION



11-21 thru 12/20!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Enter today....or tomorrow. Whenever.

*Disclaimer: Neither Grea Alexander nor Seamonkey Ink necessarily support the opinions, methods, statements or beliefs described above. Any attempts to re-enact said punishment is done at the attempter's/attempters' risk. Neither Grea Alexander nor Seamonkey Ink assume any liability for such actions. Any attempts to hold either liable will result in canker sores, herpes,crabs, ulcers, brain damage, hearing loss, powerful erections lasting more than 4 hours and other physical afflictions.

UPDATED 4/13/2015

Enter to win SMI Prize Pack!

Each prize pack includes:

- 1 paperback copy of the novel de jour
- 1 Seamonkey Ink Tshirt
- 1 additional mystery item

Best of all, all SMI Giveaways are open Worldwide!

Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung
STANDARD PRINT EDITION



03/19/15 thru 6/16/15!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Rebellion Book III: Book of Choi
STANDARD PRINT EDITION



03/20/15 thru 05/31/15!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Enter today...or tomorrow!

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Keep up to date on all Seamonkey Ink & Grea Alexander special promotions: http://seamonkeyink.com/smi_indexes_2...

SALES ARE AWESOME!

I heart sales so I hold them often. Right now thru...as long as I feel like but at least through 1/31/15, I am going to offer all of my ebooks on sale on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie... (scroll on down for all of my titles)



Amarna I: Ida $0.99 USD Regular Price $2.99





Amarna II: Hawara $1.99 USD Regular Price $2.99





Rebellion I: Quay $0.99 USD Regular Price $4.99





Rebellion II: Soung $1.99 USD Regular Price $4.99





Cabello $0.99 USD Regular Price $2.99




As Smashwords feeds into most of my retailers, their prices will probably drop to the same rate....eventually. Some of my retailers also price match so you can show them this pricing to get it elsewhere. Still, you can get the above titles for these prices RIGHT NOW on Smashwords – no fuss, no muss.

If you prefer, here is a list of some of my other retailers: http://seamonkeyink.com/smi_indexes_2...

All of these series will have new chapters coming out within the next year so hurry and catch up before the next chapters hit or before I change my mind and restore my normal retail prices.

Enjoy!

Grea.

P.S. Good things happen to Seamonkey Ink reviewers. Feel free to review and spread that review around like decade old fruit cake.

The 3 chapter preview for Rebellion Book III: Book of Choi has been added.

Click: Rebellion Book III: Book of Choi
Click the green button under the cover pic that reads: Read Book

Enjoy!

Another giveaway has come to a close. Congratulations to my winner.

In appreciation, I would like to offer everyone a coupon for 50% off on an ebook version of Amarna II: Book of Hawara!! Share this coupon with whomever you like.






Promotional Price: $1.50

To redeem go here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Click: Buy
Enter coupon code: ZB87Z
Click: Apply Coupon
Click: Check Out

Coupon expires 04/30/2015

Available formats include: epub, mobi, pdf, lrf, pdb and read online.

Offer redeemable in over 200 countries. To see if this offer is redeemable in your country, click here: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/co...

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Synopsis:

How far are you willing to go? How much are you willing to sacrifice?

These are the questions King Mursili II has had to ask himself every day since his 13th year – the year the gift of prophecy had awakened within him, the year Queen Ankhesenamun’s slave Ida had come to his father’s court begging for one of Mursili’s brothers to marry the queen and save the throne of Egypt.

Despite the unfortunate turn of events – his brother’s murder and the fall of Queen Ankhesenamun, the gods had been quite clear. The fate of the Hittite Kingdom was linked to that of Egypt. His fate was linked to that of Ida. If one fell, so would the other. His only hope to restore his own Hittite Kingdom to greatness was to restore the Amarna line to power in Egypt, to atone for the sins of his father.

Yet, with those closest to him being sacrificed in the process and the tide continuing to rise against them, how far is King Mursili prepared to go to see the prophecy fulfilled?

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Thank you and Enjoy!

Grea Alexander
SeaMonkeyInk.com

UPDATE 04/23/18: I have one giveaway left on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Now when you go to the giveaway page they've set it to default to "Featured". This means that unless you know or think to change the category menu at the top (ending soonest, most popular, etc), you don't even see any of the other giveaways: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway

Enjoy!
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I hope you all are enjoying the diversity of the Goodreads Giveaway program for the time being as that is all going away.

As of January 2018, Goodreads has decided that it will no longer allow authors to give away books on its platform for free: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/pa... This means that as giveaways that were scheduled prior to that date (including mine) time out, there will be less and less variety - fewer and fewer opportunities to discover new authors. This also means that there will be fewer and fewer opportunities for readers to win. As the algorithms in use already limit who actually gets books and with the number of books on offer dropping significantly, this means that the majority of Goodreads users will likely NEVER win.

Other fun features: : "Entrants required to add the book to their Want to Read list " Giveaways will be open to US residents only.

With many competing platforms such as LibraryThing, Smashwords, etc. that DO allow authors to give away free material and AMAZON (Goodread's owner) that allows the same for only the cost of the book (from which the author still gets the royalty) this means that for the overwhelming majority of authors (especially indie authors) who currently offer giveaways on this site, Goodreads is no longer worth the effort.

Don't like this change? Complain: https://www.goodreads.com/about/conta...

Here is the reply I received from Goodreads:

"Hi Grea,

I'm sorry to hear that! We designed our new Goodreads Giveaways program based on feedback from authors and publishers, and we're now offering several features that authors and publishers have been asking for. The biggest benefit is the increased marketing and advertising benefits surrounding a giveaway. In many ways, we view a giveaway as a mini advertising campaign on Goodreads. As your giveaway is shared and promoted on Goodreads, this gets your book in front of more readers, helping build buzz about your book with readers.

We have several other free features for Goodreads Authors, including Ask the Author, which allows you to answer questions from your fans and readers, posting excerpts of upcoming publications on your author blog, and sharing your list of favorite books and recent reads with your fans. As a lower-cost alternative, you also might want to check out Amazon Giveaways. I understand that these features don't replace giveaways for you, but hope you will take advantage of the many other ways to connect with readers on Goodreads.

If you have any additional feedback you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to let me know."

And my reply to their reply:

Good morning,

I find it hard to believe that authors and publishers all said: Hey, let's completely remove the option to give away books for free and exclude people who are not in the U.S.

It would be one thing to offer these options in addition to the standard free giveway but to remove the free option all together? Not worth it - especially when there are so many options to give away books for free.

All you're doing is alienating both authors and users. Let's see how well that works out for you in the end.

Cheers!

Grea.
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That being said, I would like to thank everyone who has entered my giveaways and added my books. However, until this policy changes, I will no longer be running any new giveaways on Goodreads.

I have only 2 remaining:



https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...





https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...



When they are done, unless the policy changes, there will be no more giveaways offered by Seamonkey Ink on this site. Rest assured; however, that I will continue to do giveaways via other platforms.

Despite the above, please feel free to review my work here.

I will make every effort to update this blog with my other giveaways.

For instance: I just set up a giveaway on Amazon for two kindle versions of Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay:



- Two copies
- Instant Win, Lucky Number
- Unfortunately only US entrants
- Enter here: https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/874fc3a...

To stay apprised of any future SeamonkeyInk giveaways: http://seamonkeyink.com/seamonkey_ink...

Cheers!

Grea.