When I sent out all of my blog tour posts, I never gave anyone specific dates to post them. I figured I’d be happy that anyone volunteered to host me at all. I think it’s a respectful way of borrowing other folks’ blog space.
It puts me in the position of watching my WordPress Reader so I can support those posts when they do go up. I knew this would be the case, this isn’t my first blog tour. I haven’t seen a new one today, so I’m checking in. If one goes up this evening, I’ll post right over the top of this post with no remorse at all.
Sales are doing well so far. I never did get close to the top 100 list again, but each review bumps the standings higher. I’ve watched these things for years, and a cluster of sales will do it, as will a couple of reviews in rapid succession. Shy of asking everyone to do something at a specific time, I’m at the mercy of the Fates. This feels right to me. Hitting a top 100 list is nice, but in the long run it doesn’t accomplish much. It’s like collecting a badge in a video game; makes you happy for a while and that’s about it. Staying there for a length of time is another matter.
The odd thing is that both of my Experimental Notebooks have started selling again. They are doing pretty well too. I’m not promoting them at all, only The Enhanced League. Could people be following Enhanced League to my author page, then getting a glimpse of those awesome covers and changing direction? I’m not complaining at all, I just find it interesting.
We’ve had some nice comment threads on a few of the tour posts, and I invite you to join in. I enjoy talking (writing) with everyone. The tour should wrap up by next weekend or shortly thereafter.
The air conditioner broke down on Wednesday. This created a huge panic at our house, because we’ve already had one heat stroke disaster and don’t want another one. We got the bulldogs through with wet bandanas, the ceiling fan, and their wading pool. I had an odd flex day this week and was able to be home for the repair man. All is well now, and it was under warranty.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Try to stay cool, maybe dig between the seat cushions and find 99 cents and check out The Enhanced League. It’s okay if you get distracted and wind up with an Experimental Notebook instead. What? Oh, just click that cover picture in my sidebar. Thanks.
It worked differently for me. I went to go get the Enhanced League, and ended up buying the Experimental Notebook as well. I’m hoping to read all three of them soon, but I’m not making any promises as to exactly when “soon” will be. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks though.
I’m glad your air conditioning not working for a while didn’t cause any problems. How’s Otto doing with the pain thing?
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Otto is doing better. His pain seems to have lessened quite a bit. He even tries to play a little in the evenings. Thanks for having faith in my short fiction. Short form is very important to me. You’ll have to let me know what you think.
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Glad to hear that about Otto. Hope he continues to improve.
Regarding your short fiction: You’re welcome and I will.
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Wanted a verified purchase on my review. I didn’t get confused and went straight for the one click. I still have Panama on my TBR too.
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Thanks, John. Panama might be right up your street. You’ll have to let me know what you think.
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I’ll communicate through Amazon. I’m sure it will be terrific.
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Fingers crossed.
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Well, I told you my Enhanced League purchasing oopsie. Hope you stay cool and the the sales keep coming. Do the reviews still effect the rankings that much? It became unclear after awhile.
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It seems to me Amazon is impressed with rapid clusters these days. Sell two copies in one day and it’s no big deal. Sell the same two copies in five minutes and it’s a big deal. Reviews seem to be working the same way. I got about five sales and two reviews in one hour and jumped up to #103. One more rapid sale would have done it. A sale six hours later did not.
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That explains why my little here and there have no effect. Guess we’re all supposed to be heavy-hitters these days. Reviews are just hard to come by. Think we’ve talked about that a bunch.
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We need to find a good old fashioned book club and figure out how to be their book of the month.
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I keep thinking of Oprah’s book club now.
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Hey, I’d be okay if Oprah discovered one of my books. Bet you would too.
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True. She still doing that?
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Not real sure. She’s kind of stepped a lot of things back.
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Oh, and at least Dad didn’t return it. Tell him there are Lisa Burton posters in the back. Those are worth the 99 cents.
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Hey Craig, been in the writing/editing/revising cave for awhile and just realized you published a new book and dealing with baseball. I just bought it and will post a review when I can get myself unburied from my to-do mountain. Do you need a promo spot? If so, let me know. 🙂
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I’m honored. Have lots of promo volunteers at this time, but thanks for the offer. Hope the stories work out for you.
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I’ve got it on my TBR pile too, think there was an update today, I saw. I’ll get your blog post up next week, I’m still figuring the day. I know you said not Thurs. so I’ll try another day. Glad the doggies are well. It’s been SO hot and muggy. I’ve been dealing with bee nests for weeks now. Ergh, hope they’re no more!
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I just got an email that someone posted. I’m about to head over there and share it everywhere. We usually get wasps, but this year the ants are out of control. We aren’t spraying enything because of the puppy.
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I think it makes sense that your getting sales off of other books. Market those too and put the newest one in them with a preview.
Good to hear you got the dogs through the heat! Mine are shedding something fierce – they were just brushed outside and there are tumbleweeds of fur rolling around in each breeze!
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Yeah, Otto is shedding like crazy too. The puppy isn’t, but she will come December.
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I think the part where The Experimental Notebook(s) pick up is because people like me like that varied component. Well, I’m biased, I love that collection, as I love most short stories. Little bits of entertainment.
Whereas, you know, sports, meh. And I know it’s more than that in terms of storyline, but people do judge based on covers, and The Experimental Notebook has a cover like, “Hmm…what’s this?” But again, I’m partial.
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I like to switch things up when I read, and appreciate short form too. Makes sense to me.
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Nice post, Craig. I did see a promotional post which must have gone out after this one. You are an inspiration [and a good teacher!]
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Trying to find them all this morning. Thanks.
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Thank you, sir.
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Oh, thx! No “Sir”, i am only a normal human. 😉
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That book club idea was a good one, the brain is ticking it over…
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They still exist in a few places. I just need to find them and even donate some copies. Thanks for sharing the post.
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Glad to hear you’re seeing some good action on your sales dashboard, Craig – here’s to many more hits 😀
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Thank you, Jan.
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Hi, Craig. I was going to shoot you an email today and let know my plan is to put your blog post up Monday. I’ll send you the link when it is live. Best of luck. I’ve been following the tour!
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Thanks, Jan. Monday would be great.
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Glad you got the A/C thing worked out and were able to keep Otto and Frankie cool in the interim.
I’ve been mostly offline since Thursday evening for various reasons and am playing catch-up (as usual). I’ve noticed that, for the most part, whenever I have a new release my older titles seem to pick up sales as well. I’m glad to hear that’s happening for you. And at .99c The Enhanced League should be scooped up by many. It’s a gem!
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You always say the nicest things.
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Glad the A/C is fixed and Otto is improving. Have The Enhanced League in my TBR and will try to have a review up soon.
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Thanks, hope you enjoy the stories.
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Dunno about everyone else but after I bought Enhanced League, Amazon recommended your Experimental Notebooks!
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Also because you’re good on the promotional front, I will wait to post my blog review of your book (I haven’t finished reading it yet, baby got vaccines this week and has been keeping me busy with on again off again fevers and overall fussiness).
Also, glad your A/C is fixed.
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Thank you. I remember vaccination days. That has to be tougher in this heat too.
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I’m inclined to agree, his first couple rounds weren’t in this kind of heat and he did well.
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That’s cool to know. Thanks for taking a chance on The Enhanced League.
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No problem! 😄
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