tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post4291828127149543883..comments2023-06-29T04:40:36.310-05:00Comments on BOOK BEAT BABES: Sassy Texas Author, Jinx Schwartz, Shares Her KDP Select ExperiencesMorgan Mandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-89219846180571883832013-10-28T14:00:23.095-05:002013-10-28T14:00:23.095-05:00I think we all need to share. We are in a tough bi...I think we all need to share. We are in a tough bidness:-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-66797589450957767552013-10-28T11:22:09.967-05:002013-10-28T11:22:09.967-05:00This is such a great article. It's information...This is such a great article. It's information like this that authors who are considering making this type of move need.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-89626554947500099612013-10-26T16:25:58.864-05:002013-10-26T16:25:58.864-05:00Thanks for your input. I am curious about Book Bub...Thanks for your input. I am curious about Book Bub for .99 cent books because for a mystery ad (paid) BB charges 500.00, and at a return of 350.00 (1000 books at .35 each) I see a loss of 150.00. However, if you are looking for higher ratings, maybe it is worth it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-66879293989532567642013-10-26T15:06:14.504-05:002013-10-26T15:06:14.504-05:00I used KDP Select in the past, but ultimately deci...I used KDP Select in the past, but ultimately decided wider distribution is best for me. With Amazon, I sell through Smashwords and I've noticed my sales have increased via other channels, mainly Apple and B&N. I also use free stories, but they're all short stories as mini-ebooks. I use my mini e-books to hopefully hook readers toward my novels. I also have used BookBub by dropping my novels down to $0.99 and have sold over a 1,000 copies with a paid ad each time (for both books). KDP Select is just not my thing anymore. TPC3https://www.blogger.com/profile/14289603996372359674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-43479925311234088142013-10-26T10:19:59.802-05:002013-10-26T10:19:59.802-05:00Hi Jenny, glad to be of help...or (my goodness wou...Hi Jenny, glad to be of help...or (my goodness would my mom be proud or what?) an inspiration! Very kind words from someone who (whom? but that's a whole nuther blog) I've been following for several years now. I think social media has helped so many struggling authors reach a level of success unheard of ten years ago. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-50417943170672787922013-10-26T03:24:10.429-05:002013-10-26T03:24:10.429-05:00Great post. Jinx.
You're an inspiration
Love
...Great post. Jinx. <br />You're an inspiration<br />Love<br />Jenny<br />xxJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716569675973035423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-43906106734156811352013-10-25T17:51:12.247-05:002013-10-25T17:51:12.247-05:00Hi Richard, I am sold on Book Bub, and convinced t...Hi Richard, I am sold on Book Bub, and convinced that unless I go with them on your free days, my book will not make the top 10 on Kindle's free list. So far the money I spend with them is returned in spades. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-25268244407880294792013-10-25T15:13:43.038-05:002013-10-25T15:13:43.038-05:00Hey Jinx, thanks for the great insight. I take two...Hey Jinx, thanks for the great insight. I take two thoughts from your story. 1) don't be afraid to try something new. 2) Don't stop writing or marketing. I am most interested in your success with Book bub and similar sites.<br />Keep your sheets tight and say hey to Hetta for me.<br />Richard StephensAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652863842430448350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-61264515520826821222013-10-24T14:10:27.074-05:002013-10-24T14:10:27.074-05:00Good luck with your feebie! Good luck with your feebie! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-56150254160841749332013-10-24T14:09:17.000-05:002013-10-24T14:09:17.000-05:00I think that freebie work for like-books...so mayb...I think that freebie work for like-books...so maybe your same-genre books will draw readers. I guess we all have to get off social media and write, write, write...right? :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-58883670588139614192013-10-24T13:48:52.905-05:002013-10-24T13:48:52.905-05:00Thanks for sharing your story, Jinx. I'm doing...Thanks for sharing your story, Jinx. I'm doing a 3-day giveaway with KDP starting October 28 for the Halloween mystery in my "Rhodes to Murder" series. This is the first time I'm doing a giveaway, and I have to admit, I've been a little nervous about it. But I feel much better after listening to your story. Hopefully I'll see numbers similar to yours. :) Thanks again for the good advice.Mary Welkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399857531758579896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-49720268487021061502013-10-24T12:50:44.476-05:002013-10-24T12:50:44.476-05:00I'm getting very hyped up about doing another ...I'm getting very hyped up about doing another freebie, but my trilogy has only 2 books out so far, and the rest are standalones. I want to finish up the series, but something always comes up. The house is torn apart because the painter will be coming to paint the living room and dining room. My desk and computer just happen to be in the dining room, so it will be kind of hairy here for a while! <br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://www.morganmandel.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-30197404792102322852013-10-24T12:01:53.626-05:002013-10-24T12:01:53.626-05:00Jinx, I will keep everyone posted as soon as I kno...Jinx, I will keep everyone posted as soon as I know what's happening. I'm curious too.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-83693280910195180932013-10-24T11:58:06.442-05:002013-10-24T11:58:06.442-05:00Hi Heather, we do what we can and take our own roa...Hi Heather, we do what we can and take our own roads...hopefully to success. Thanks for the comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-67317482575379339392013-10-24T11:49:43.484-05:002013-10-24T11:49:43.484-05:00Hi Elaine, glad you like the Hetta series. And yes...Hi Elaine, glad you like the Hetta series. And yes, Hetta and I have a lot in common, but she's my more outrageous alter ego.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-63648895761213739672013-10-24T11:46:32.485-05:002013-10-24T11:46:32.485-05:00Me, too. Love Larry McMurtry and Elmer Kelton, amo...Me, too. Love Larry McMurtry and Elmer Kelton, among others. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-75250694687020939852013-10-24T11:45:30.012-05:002013-10-24T11:45:30.012-05:00Thanks for stopping by Joan. Thanks for stopping by Joan. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-47752796234377566602013-10-24T11:44:31.693-05:002013-10-24T11:44:31.693-05:00Hi Polly, I would love to hear how this is working...Hi Polly, I would love to hear how this is working, and who they are. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-88147500482118135302013-10-24T11:41:01.745-05:002013-10-24T11:41:01.745-05:00Thanks, Deb. As I see it, a freebie is one way to ...Thanks, Deb. As I see it, a freebie is one way to get new readers, but not sure how good for "after freebie" sales is books are stand-alones. Let us know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-342256281501177882013-10-24T11:39:02.415-05:002013-10-24T11:39:02.415-05:00Thanks, Cindy and congrats on your success with th...Thanks, Cindy and congrats on your success with the Dying series.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-80314891492361992642013-10-24T11:26:36.184-05:002013-10-24T11:26:36.184-05:00Jinx, have been following you for some time. Oddly...Jinx, have been following you for some time. Oddly enough, I wrote a blog about my experience last Tuesday on doing the same thing for one of my series, the Persephone Cole Vintage Mysteries. If you're interested, here is the url for it: http://heatherhavensays.blogspot.com. Like you, I wanted to share what a positive experience it was with my fellow authors. I have gained many new readers and made the money back in book sales within 3 days. It's something I will definitely do again. I started out with a publisher, but decided to strike out on my own. It's a lot of work but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks again! HeatherHeather Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897843833755126739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-27750405361366464012013-10-24T11:07:24.036-05:002013-10-24T11:07:24.036-05:00Jinx--No wonder Hetta's engineering work sound...Jinx--No wonder Hetta's engineering work sounds so realistic. Great series, enjoyed your piece here. Elaine OrrElaine L. Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704835779628825364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-5793671314672807712013-10-24T11:00:53.718-05:002013-10-24T11:00:53.718-05:00Congrats, Jinx. I must admit I am awfully fond of ...Congrats, Jinx. I must admit I am awfully fond of Texas writers. They are a big-hearted group.Jodi Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744726333983892310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-56297622775649011232013-10-24T09:33:29.075-05:002013-10-24T09:33:29.075-05:00Jinx, I always enjoy reading about another author&...Jinx, I always enjoy reading about another author's journey. Thanks for sharing.Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327614151421187161.post-41120513960456659482013-10-24T08:46:41.001-05:002013-10-24T08:46:41.001-05:00I've been right along with you, Jinx, but here...I've been right along with you, Jinx, but here I am going against the tide. I'm slowly removing my books from KDPS to try another path with a distributor that has the books I've assigned with them available to overseas distribution and libraries. It's still too early to get any numbers, and I know I'll take a hit with my sales, but I'm thinking about the long term. We'll have to talk again next year.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.com