Good morning all,
As a debut author and having recently published my first novel, I have found the most useful element is making contact with a reader or two and discussing your book with them.
This is I feel essentially important to improve your work. And certainly better than going for a direct professional review. I am not knocking a professional review, they are most important. But once a review has been done, if they have picked up on small errors it can damage your marketing.
A reader is impartial and I feel enjoys being able to give constructive feedback and helping an author.
So make a few friends on facebook who are readers not authors.
Do not use other authors, they are your competitors no matter how friendly they appear to be. A reader has no other axe to grind than wanting to enjoy your book.
Avoid things like Goodreads or Authonomy, 90% of the people on those sites are other authors wanting to promote themselves and their books. The feedback you are likely to get is going to disappoint. Stick with facebook, twitter and a blog.
I write this particular entry with one arm as usual, my surgery on my left arm has been done, I hope to be able to return to full blown writing in a month or two. I hope, depending on the titanium and the pain going away.
Here is a post I put on facebook
Why do Vampires fear the light? The answers in Origin, the mould breaking Novel as unique as Dracula. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ORIGIN-ebook/dp/B00CTS3ZX0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369772912&sr=1-1
Have a great weekend all.
Friday, 31 May 2013
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Why do Vampires drink blood?
Why do Vampires drink blood? The answers in Origin (IN Amazons Top 100 Horrors for two consecutive weeks and four five star reviews)
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
How do Vampires Fly?
Have you ever wondered why Vampires could fly? The answers in Origin.
Buy it on Amazon
Buy it on Amazon
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
4 Steps for Samuel
Some of you will know I donated a painting to be auctioned for Samuels benefit last year. He is a wonderful young lad and I have been privileged to know his mum Ruth. To help improve his quality of life that he needs, I am donating 20% of all 'Origin' Author Royalties to his project to improve the quality of his life from all sales. You can make donations direct or buy my book and support him.
You can buy it here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/258213860924086/
Monday, 27 May 2013
Origin Book Release - Limited Editions Prize Give Away
To celebrate the release of Origin, ODO publishing are offering limited edition prizes.
Just answer the following question
In Chapter 10, how did Jayne Bregger escape the Maintenance Room?
Buy your copy here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
Email your answer to JoannasDawn@hotmail.com by 17th June 2013
Winners announced on 24th June 2013
The first five correct answers will receive limited edition Origin Launch Prizes signed by the Author.
1st Prize T-shirt & Mug signed Glossy Prints.
4 x 2nd Prizes of Limited Edition Mugs
Plus signed glossy copies of the book Cover
Closing date 17th June 2013
Winners announced 24th June 2013
Title your email
Origin Prize Draw
Include your Name and the answer in the main body.
Winners will be notified by email and announced on Origin Facebook Page and Origin Blog
Incorrect Entries will be ignored
http://
https://www.facebook.com/
ODO publishing is the final decision maker and winners will be drawn at random from the correct entries.
Just answer the following question
In Chapter 10, how did Jayne Bregger escape the Maintenance Room?
Buy your copy here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
Email your answer to JoannasDawn@hotmail.com by 17th June 2013
Winners announced on 24th June 2013
The first five correct answers will receive limited edition Origin Launch Prizes signed by the Author.
1st Prize T-shirt & Mug signed Glossy Prints.
4 x 2nd Prizes of Limited Edition Mugs
Plus signed glossy copies of the book Cover
Closing date 17th June 2013
Winners announced 24th June 2013
Title your email
Origin Prize Draw
Include your Name and the answer in the main body.
Winners will be notified by email and announced on Origin Facebook Page and Origin Blog
Incorrect Entries will be ignored
http://
https://www.facebook.com/
ODO publishing is the final decision maker and winners will be drawn at random from the correct entries.
Who do those lips belong to on the cover?
I have had many emails about who's lips are on the cover. Rather than reply individually it is easier if I reveal the Model here.
Tiina Keskitupa from Finland.
A beautiful model who is based in the UK London.
When considering the permanent cover for Origin I wanted something unique. Tiina was the very model who has that uniqueness, star quality and sex appeal.
If you want to know more about her, links to her website and photos are below.
I recommend 18+ viewers only.
Follow her on Twitter Here
@tiinakmodel
Please note 18+ viewers
Sunday, 26 May 2013
ORIGIN'S FIVE STAR AMAZON REVIEWS
Fantastic new concept,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What is this?)
This review is from: ORIGIN (Kindle Edition)
This is an exciting horror/sci-fi cross that i couldnt put down as it was very different to the normal.Its about police investigator jayne bregger whose lives in a city on mars under a dome. She has been wanting to transfer to earth for years but it never happens then just as she gets the all clear a crime wave of strange murders starts happening in her city. This all originates from a ship that crash lands on the surface of the planet which jayne and her colleague go and investigate and thats where the bizarre adventure begins. This story is face paced and action packed and i couldnt put it down,id read it during the day whenever i could. The characters are amazingly written and make you believe that you are there on the adventure with them. Its well worth the five stars and will recommend buying it. Go get it
Excellent read.,
By
This review is from: ORIGIN (Kindle Edition)
I really enjoyed this book. In fact I couldn't put it down. Fast paced and action packed. Enjoyed the new take on vampires too.
Vampires evolved,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What is this?)
This review is from: ORIGIN (Kindle Edition)
Really enjoyed this book, a new vibrant look at vampires, scary and gripping . A real good read. Worth the download.
Great SF and Vampires too,
Amazon Verified Purchase(What is this?)
This review is from: ORIGIN (Kindle Edition)
This is a fast paced story in the classic science fiction genre but with the addition of credible vampires with a real back story. It has horror, tragedy, love and courage and characters I would like to meet again. This is a very good read. |
Saturday, 25 May 2013
5 ***** Review of Origin On Amazon Kindle
Great to be out of hospital after my arm operation to see my Origins First Five Star Review.
Still rated in top Fifty best selling Horror Novels on Amazon Kindle
Have you got your copy yet?
Thursday, 23 May 2013
ORIGIN: In for my OP tomorrow it will be nice to write wit...
ORIGIN: In for my OP tomorrow it will be nice to write wit...: As I go in for my Op tomorrow I look forward to be able to write with both arms, its been two years since the accident. Origin was writ...
In for my OP tomorrow it will be nice to write with two arms, I hope. PS Thank you for supporting Origin
As I go in for my Op tomorrow I look forward to be able to write with both arms, its been two years since the accident.
Origin was written in frustration and with a new appreciation for people overcoming a disability. I have been given an insight which I will never forget.
I look forward to starting to write Origin II 'Vampires Revenge'.
Again a huge thank you to everyone who has bought Origin I, as a debut author seeing my first novel in at 44th Best Selling Horror on Amazon and 69th in the Science Fiction was a huge boost.
Monday, 20 May 2013
ORIGIN enters Kindle Amazon Top one Hundred Paid for Horror Books List
Amazed and humbled but ORIGIN is listed in the TOP Hundred Best Paid For Sellers on Kindle Amazon HORROR Books. Have you got your copy yet?
Thank you everyone
Sunday, 19 May 2013
DOWNLOAD ORIGIN FREE TODAY ON KINDLE
Origin is free to download today on Amazon Kindle
Follow link and enjoy
http://www.amazon.com/ORIGIN-ebook/dp/B00CTS3ZX0/ref=sr_1_5?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1368959154&sr=1-5&keywords=origin
Thursday, 16 May 2013
ORIGIN - Buy it now or on KINDLE PRIME read for Free
ORIGIN
Is now available to buy on Amazon Kindle
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| CLICK ON IMAGE TO GO TO AMAZON |
Also available to read on Kindle Prime, 30 day free trial now available
ORIGIN is out tomorrow
ORIGIN is released on Kindle tomorrow
Her daughter Holly sat on the tiled white floor with her back to her. Mary sighed, “What are you doing Holly?” Holly turned, her face covered in blood the family cat lay limp in her hands, its entrails dangled sickeningly. Mary was stunned, she tried to breath but could not; her scream muted her hands and body frozen.
ORIGIN out on Amazon Kindle tomorrow
Her daughter Holly sat on the tiled white floor with her back to her. Mary sighed, “What are you doing Holly?” Holly turned, her face covered in blood the family cat lay limp in her hands, its entrails dangled sickeningly. Mary was stunned, she tried to breath but could not; her scream muted her hands and body frozen.
ORIGIN out on Amazon Kindle tomorrow
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