I am discovering that the years spent writing a novel, getting
it professionally edited, having a super cover designed and self-publishing it
on Amazon are simply the very beginning of being able to think of myself as a
published author. Without a publicity machine to support my efforts I realize
that my novel is likely to sink as deep as some of the Greek sponge fishermen
who feature in it.
But initial response to the book has been very favourable and,
as I write, it has five reviews on Amazon.co.uk and one on Amazon.com. Not a
huge number I know but I have seen some well established authors’ novels
published around the same time with less than ten reviews to date.
So I am not giving up and am starting a publicity drive over the
next month. Locally I am advertising in About
Fram a weekly e-newsletter that goes out to hundreds of people in our
neighbourhood. More importantly, nationally and internationally I am offering a
giveaway of twenty paperback copies of the book on Goodreads.Com. Register an
interest via the following link.
As for those reviews, here is a selection of comments -
“A sweet love story. Also some thought provoking life
issues....” 5 Stars
“Nostalgia,
sun and a cracking good love story! As a lover of
Greece, too, John was able to evoke that special warmth and light that only
those islands can truly portray.” 5 Stars
“A really beautifully written story, perfect to read on holiday
in the sun!” 5 Stars
“Thoroughly enjoyed the book, once I started reading I couldn't
put it down” 5 Stars
“Really enjoyed this book. At the end of each chapter l
was eager to find out what would happen next. Found the characters believable
and l cared what would happen to them. Can definitely recommend this one” 4
Stars
“A lovely story - believable and engaging. Well written.
Would definitely look for another by the same author.” 5 Stars
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