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We are one month away from the release of Rise into the world wide wild! And Rise needs your help yet again when this happens. Well, really before it happens. Here’s how.
Bookstores! Go to them wherever you see them and request they stock the book. All you need is the book title and my name and they will find it in their system to order. Even if you have a copy coming, doing this helps tell bookstores there is interest in this product and gets them putting copies on their shelves for you to, I don’t know, take friends to get.
Amazon! This is the big one. The number of reviews a book gets is critical in getting it visibility on Amazon’s pages. The magic number for this is 100. Don’t assume everyone else will do this so you don’t have to. Just go real quick and knock it out. And your review does NOT have to be a work of literary note itself. It can be something as simple as “I like this book” with a star rating to show how much. Pro tip: in the subject line put “ARC review” or “Advance Reader Copy review”. That tells people looking at the reviews who see you aren’t a “verified purchaser” because you didn’t buy it from Amazon that you did read it because you had special access early. Second Pro tip: copy pasta! Once you put one on Amazon, go to Goodreads, copy and pasteJ And Bn.com. And Indigo. Anywhere you want. You can reuse the same review on all of them.
Now for the big question. When? Well, with bookstores, now! With the reviews, do them as soon as you can. Amazon won’t open it up for reviews until about 2 weeks before or less. I’ll be sure to send out a reminder once I notice it.
Now for the last big question. The release party. I’m still ironing out some details but Michelle and I will be at Dragoncon. Don’t worry, it won’t happen at con so you don’t have to rush out and get a con badge. When I know more details, I’ll let you know. It’s only meant to be a little deal for all of you who supported this project in GA and who come to Dragoncon to come see me and chat about the book. For those of you in Europe, I’ll have another in Frankfurt after I get back.
Blink.
Blink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_lwocmL9dQ
This video, in its ENTIRETY, is how I feel. I’m on an award list next to N.K. Jemison and Jim Butcherrrrrrrr.
You did this. All of you that took the time to answer my plea and nominate me – and I cannot thank you enough. It makes me feel fantastic. This is great for exposure for AMOD and I was already going to be at DragonCon – so now MY SWAGGER WILL UNHOOK PLANETS IN THEIR VERY ORBITS. It is your fault that I will act like an even bigger asshole at the con! Feel the surge of pride!
Now – if you haven’t already registered to vote – you should!
http://application.dragoncon.org/dc_fan_awards_signup.php
You should vote for me – and my Sword & Laser/Inkshares shelf-brethren: The Life Engineered by J.F. Dubeau and An Unnattractive Vampire by Jim McDoniel.
BUT
LET’S BE CALM AND RATIONAL FOR JUST A SECOND.
Take another look at the bracket I’m in. Here’s who I’m up against.
SO. What does my book have going for it? Well – you guys AND:
IT’S THE ONLY BOOK WITH ‘DRAGON’ IN THE TITLE.
SO LET’s DO IT!
Okay – okay. Honestly, I’ve already won. This is all I ever wanted out of The Dragon Award – to get nominated, get a little more attention on the book, etc. Thanks again to everyone who nominated me. You made this happen. (I always say that like an accusation…) I get to pretend to be a big shot for a little bit longer – the awards actually get announced AT the con, which adds the perfect amount of sizzle to the weekend. It’s fun to be at the big table for a hot second – even though I’m still wearing my bib. So vote! Vote for MEEEE. But with the knowledge that I already feel awesome and I’m going to have a blast with this entire situation all the way through someone else winning the Dragon Award that should have been miiiineeeeeee.
With heart-eyes emoji for you all –
Dragon-Nominated Author [hey this is a thing now!]
G. Derek Adams
Unplanned update time!
When I got home and checked my email last night I was quite excited to see that I had been chosen this month for the Epic Fantasy Syndicate. Beyond being a boost for Magus’ order number it was a huge boost to my confidence. We still have a long way to go though, so keep referring others to Magus and order if you haven’t already.
I want to share a map now, but I’m on my phone so that will have to wait. Look for it tomorrow.
Thanks for all of your support, and keep reading amd enjoying!
