Reviewing Stand

The good news about publishing an E-book is that I don't have to tie up money in inventory.  The bad thing about publishing an E-book is that I don't have any inventory.

My biggest challenge, now that my book has been out nearly two months is how to stimulate sales.

So, I am embarking on an experiment which requires a little bit of help.

I have purchased a guide which lists ways in which I can stimulate sales.  One of the first things that I noted was that in order to get in on the front or even one of the side doors of promotion is to have someone write a review of the book and submit it to Amazon.  Here's the catch... it has to be at least 5 someones.

I already have two reviews, for which I am eternally grateful, now I need at least three other reviews to see if I can generate some interest.

Volunteers?

As an incentive, I will e-mail (as an attachment) a copy of my short story "Ellen" to the next five people who respond to this challenge.  It's a coming of age narrative set in San Antonio, Texas.  I will also give a free copy of my next e-book when I finally get finished with it... some time in the next three months.  The two existing reviewers will be getting their copy of my story here in the next few days.

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On another note, one of my sisters suggested that my next book be about 'zombies', or will at least contain 'zombies'.

I have never understood the fascination people have had with 'zombies' and aside from two movies I have enjoyed containing 'zombies', I have no interest in them whatsoever.

Sean (or Shaun or Shawn) of the Dead was a totally delightful film where the protagonist goes through the first part of the movie clueless to the 'zombie apocalypse' going on around him.  There was definitely a great deal of British humor (humour) built into the film for this 'Python' fan, making it nearly a must-see or a worth owning.  Four out of five stars.

Plan 9 From Outer Space - The classic 'stinker' made by Ed Wood was also essentially a 'zombie' movie.  The inept writing and direction of this timeless movie never ceases to evoke a reaction... none of it anywhere near fear.  I recall seeing it nearly 50 years ago on TV and even then, I was fascinated with the utter lack of movie making skills by Mr. Wood.  Look for Bela Lugosi's final film appearance (all 30 seconds or so of it).  Yes, I own a copy and no, I'm not afraid to admit it.

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So there.  I've written two reviews.  Pretty darn easy, eh?  So... get your Kindles ready and start tearing my book apart!

Be Seeing You!

bdharrell