Saturday, May 14, 2011

It's That Time Again - Free Books!

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time again.  Time to give away some ebook copies of The Door to Canellin!

We're going to do it a little differently this time.  While I am giving away 20 copies today, I want to send out some love to Nook readers as well.  So I will be giving away, specifically, 10 copies of the Kindle version (gifted to you through the Amazon store) and 10 copies of the Nook version (e-mailed to you because B&N still hasn't implemented a gifting feature).

Here's all you have to do.  Post a comment on this blog post with your e-mail address and whether you want a Nook or Kindle version.  Once I have 10 e-mail addresses requesting Kindle, they're gone.  Once I have 10 addresses requesting Nook, they're gone.  Those are the only two bits of information needed.  And please, I don't want any hurt feelings or anyone left out!  If you can't get it to post using your Google account, post it anonymously!  And remember, the comment must be on THIS BLOG POST, today, 5/14/2011!

Someone asked me why I keep giving away 5, 10, 20 copies of my book every couple of weeks.  The answer is simple, and should be easy to figure out based on my previous obsessive blog posts about marketing.  I'm an indie author!  I don't have a vast marketing budget.  I can't afford magazine ads, TV and radio spots, massive book tours.  I'm going by trial and error here, looking for what works.  And so far, of all the things I've done to get exposure for The Door to Canellin, nothing has been better than word of mouth, especially fueled by these giveaways and positive reviews.  For every book I give away, I also sell one.  In fact, sometimes I sell 3 or 4!  The folks who get these freebies have, for the most part, enjoyed them, and spread the word that there's a good, inexpensive book out there, the beginning of what hopes to be a good series.  Word spreads, people buy, people read, people talk, and word spreads.  So if I can give the word of mouth a kick in the pants with a freebie giveaway now and then, why not? It's an inexpensive (though not free) way to get some attention!

35 comments:

  1. I would love a Kindle download. The description sounds very interesteing. I love fantasy and sci-fi books. My email addy is medusaranger@gmail.com. Thanks! Veronica

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  2. I would love a kindle copy please and thank you to

    skilmer @ nb dot sympatico dot ca

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  3. I would like a kindle copy. fowler_bobo@yahoo.com

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  4. I would love a Kindle download, please. hernandez dot elijio @ yahoo.com

    Thank you!

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  5. I recently bought a kindle and love it. I have read Fantasy & Sci Fi for about 30 years. I am interested in receiving your ebook sounds like what I like. Thanks. blackdoghoxie@yahoo.com

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  6. 5 Kindle books left, no takers on the Nook? Remember, even if you don't have a Kindle or Nook, each version of this book is readable on PC, Android, iPhone, iPad, etc., with the proper reading app!

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  7. I would like to try your book in a kindle edition. It turns out I like fantasy! I never knew that till I got my Kindle! LOL email is whatwazithinkin @ cableone dot net.
    Thank You,
    Linda Mc

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  8. Hmmm. I thought that I'd posted earlier -- but if it isn't too late, I'd like to read your book on my Kindle. My email address is rickh57 at gmail dot com.

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  9. I would love a kindle copy if it isn't too late.

    tricia475@yahoo.com

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  10. I would love a Kindle copy if they're still available. Thank you so much.

    xenasmom@comcast.net

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  11. I would like to try the Nook version of the book.
    My e-mail: hph161@gmail.com
    Thank you
    Hank

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  12. 1 Kindle and 9 Nook versions left!

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  13. I got the Kindle gift. Thanks! :-)

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  14. OOPS. My email address is actually tricia2475@yahoo.com for the Kindle gift. Sorry for the mistake.

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  15. Uh oh, Tricia... I already sent that. I'll contact Amazon and see if they will re-send to the correct address, or cancel the order and let me resubmit.

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  16. Everyone, please check your e-mail addresses that you posted and make sure they're correct! If you haven't received an e-mail from Amazon saying you have a gift to download, then you may have posted the wrong address! (In the case of the Nook, you will have received an email direct from me with the epub file attached).

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  17. Tricia, per Amazon they have re-sent it to the correct address. Can you confirm when you receive that? Thanks!

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  18. I'd like a Nook copy please :)

    juskarath @ yahoo dot com

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  19. Eric~
    I just received it. Thank you and sorry for the mix up!

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  20. If there are any more Kindle copies available I would love to get a copy ! Thank you so much for your consideration!. Shanea

    lw2dragonflies@gmail.com

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  21. And that's it for the Kindle versions, none left! Still 8 more Nook copies to go, get 'em while they're hot!

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  22. Hmmm, did you send the Nook copy to my email yet? I haven't received anything in my inbox or spam folder.

    juskarath @ yahoo . com (remove spaces)

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  23. juskarath, you should have received it. Still not there? Check your spam filter?

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  24. OOOOOOO would love a Nook copy please :)

    anapert@yahoo.com

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  26. Scratch that... 7 NOOK copies left, no more Kindle copies! Sorry!

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  27. EH

    A Nook version if any are available.

    Thanks,

    wahoont@gmail.com

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  28. I would appreciate a Nook copy.

    BobNookW@gmail.com

    Thanks
    Bob W

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  29. Thank you so very much for my Kindle gift! I cannot wait to begin reading it :) Shanea

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  30. oh, i just got here to late to get a kindle copy- so sad- my mil said i'd LOVE it.

    could a nook copy be read on an andriod phone?

    if yes, please send it to gdw513 at gmail.com

    if no, one more for the next guy.

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  31. gdw513, yes, there is a Nook app for android. The Nook version is a standard epub file, can be read with any epub reader.

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  32. If I could get a Nook copy, I will read it on my android. abccs@msn.com
    Thanks!

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  33. 3 more Nook copies to give away!

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  34. Hi Eric
    i am a kindle user! my nephew also writes your type of stories , i would love to read yours BUT also show him , he can do it too! thanks deb
    Riksma328@gmail.com

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