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It’s the Official Release Day for A Fabrication of the Truth, and What I’ve Learned so Far

That’s a long title. So today is the official release day for my debut YA novel A Fabrication of the Truth. I actually snuck and put it on sale on the 16th because I couldn’t wait, but this is the day that’s listed everywhere. So woot woot. Go buy a copy. Please.

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The ebook is on sale for $0.99 right now, and if you buy the paperback, you get the e-book for free.

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So what have I learned so far?

Well, I’ve learned that even though people say they’re soooo excited and can’t wait to buy a copy of your book doesn’t mean actual sales. And if you do a cover reveal and have way more people than the average sign up for it, still doesn’t mean much. Even though, there is one blogger (Cassandra) who requested an ARC, loved it, and left a review and five-star rating, so thank you for that. So I got a rating and review out of the cover reveal, at least (and it’s much appreciated). And if you do a Goodreads giveaway and 1,588 people enter, it doesn’t result in much. Maybe exposure? My book did end up on six hundred and something people’s shelves but haven’t seen any sales from it yet. And I’ve done NetGalley too, got a handful of reviews. Also, I took an ad on one of the highest rated YA book sites. So far not much of anything. I know it’s only been five days since the release, but it’s not looking promising.

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So with all of that, the main thing I’ve learned so far is, I’m still not going to stop. I’m going to shove my stories down people’s throats until somebody finally gives in and reads one.

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I think my best way to do this is by doing free promotions (even though there’s plenty who argue against them) and just by getting a lot more of my work out there. And eventually one day people besides my relatives and the small handful of writers I know will buy one of my books. So stayed tuned. I’m going to have a couple of novellas and another book coming at ya. I’m telling you, I won’t stop [insert evil laughter here].

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Here’s Some Stuff and Updates and Good Things Like That

My Goodreads giveaway has ended. 1,588 people entered, not too shabby. Thanks so much to all who entered, and congrats to the three winners.

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My giveaway went so well that I think I’ll have another one starting again in the next week or two.

I now have 29 followers here on Goodreads. Doesn’t sound like a lot, but those 29 followers make me happy.

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And for a limited time, the pre-order for the e-book version of A Fabrication of the Truth is on sale for $0.99. Get it now if you want to save a couple of bucks. http://goo.gl/QK4h6u

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Depending on how my final proof looks, the paperback version will be up for sale before the e-book. I want to get my book out into the world!

I’m really considering writing a novella to go with A Fabrication of the Truth. A follow up of sorts, and if I do, it’s going to be from Dalton’s POV.

And if anybody wants to support my Thunderclap campaign here’s the link: http://goo.gl/JYWV3Z

That about wraps it up for now!