What hasn't heard of JA Konrath? The man on an e-book mission, whose Kindle novels are finally enabling him to sit back and relax a bit, as the money flows in (insert sigh and jealous twinge here)? Well, Draculas -- a novel by JA and three other writers -- has now hit the Amazon Kindle Paid Top 100, not to mention getting 105 reviews in a short time. With no major print house behind them, that's quite a feat.
I'm not sure I can hit those lofty heights. But it just goes to show it can be done! I've now got over 400 people signed up to my Take On Amazon Web Splash, and I'm amazed at all the support people have shown me. With still a month to go, I'm hoping to make it to 500 (my original goal of 1000 might have been a touch unrealistic).
Now, on to my September competition -- the competition that's dragged on way too long!
And the winners are:
SANGU!
JOANNA ST JAMES!
CAROL KILGORE!
SUMMER ROSS!
NOTES FROM NADIR!
You can choose one of the following:
1. A query critique.
2. An line edit of 30 pages of your manuscript. Pick any 30 pages!
3. A copy of 24 Hours Paris, my Paris tour guide.
4. A copy of 24 Hours London, my London tour guide.
5. Lucky dip! Take your chances with this one!
Just let me know what you'd like in the comments here, or email me at talliroland AT gmail.com.
Thank you, everyone, for following, commenting and being SO supportive!
Congratulations to the winners and I'm sure you'll reach the 500 goal (maybe even more). Best of luck and looking forward to your Take On Amazon Web Splash.
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Thanks, Mason!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, everyone! I'm so happy for them. And, I can't wait to purchase your book and post about it. I will be traveling Dec 1st but I'll try to make sure it goes through automatically.
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that's fantastic! good for JA Konrath!
ReplyDeletecongrats to the winners!
Kudos to JA Konrath for accomplishing all that he has, that's quite a feat! And congrats to your winners, too :)
ReplyDeleteSweet! I won!!!! Fairy flutters!...Oh but what do I want?
ReplyDeleteI think I will take a 30 page critique. Thank you Talli for hosting the contest, and I do hope you reach your goal with the splash.
GOOD LUCK with your blogsplash!!!! 400 and growing - brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd CONGRATULATIONS to the fab winners!! Yay!!!! Thanks for a brilliant giveaway!!!!
Take care
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Congrats to the winners :D Good luck getting the numbers ready for the release date too :D
ReplyDeleteI've been wary of the Kindle for a while, but I think it's time I face facts and delve into the abyss that is ePublishing. As much as I love print books, I lack the money and the space to keep buying them.
Congrats to the winners! I would totally take the last option! =D
ReplyDeleteAnd 500 is pretty awesome Talli! Looking forward to your book!
Wow. Thanks, Talli. I love surprises, so I'm going for the Lucky Dip.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! JA is a legend for sure!
ReplyDeleteSummer and Carol - I'll be in touch! I think I have your emails!
Congrats to the winners! Those are GREAT prizes!
ReplyDeleteCongrats winners! I haven't officially signed up, but I will absolutely be buying your novel for my Kindle on December 1--I can't wait to read it. :) And I'll definitely be writing about it...so, I guess I can click on the link...:)
ReplyDeletei prefer old fashioned (tree destroying??) books. Does that make me old fashioned???
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners
Maybe 1000 is unrealistic but I'd say not impossible! Keep your eye on it and maybe, just maybe, you'll get closer than you think...
ReplyDeleteThanks Summer!
ReplyDeleteGoddess - You'll just have to wait for the sequel we've discussed - I'll dedicate it to you! :)
Lynn - I might; we'll see!
Talli,
ReplyDeleteI bought a copy of JA Konrath's book last night and now I see it's at #76! He is an inspiration to so many of us and thank you for sharing this information with your readers.
Wow, I was completely shocked to see that I'm a winner of your competition!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! :) I will email you my preferred option, it is fantastic that you have so many choices!
This has got to be my lucky week. Have you thought of emailing Konrath to see what he can do to help, it would not hurt to ask, might be downright cheeky but u've really got nothing to loose :).
ReplyDeleteIf its still available and not too expensive to post can I have the Paris guide I am going to Paris in the spring and it would come in handy, if not then the 30 pages crit would be awesome.
Thank you and congratulations to all the other winners
Never heard of JA, but that sounds awesome! Great work Talli, here's to hoping you get your 500.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners:)
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never heard that about JA Konrath - that is amazing!
Congrats to the winners!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all! Well-deserved!
ReplyDeleteI thought I had my name on your list but checked, no, so submitted name, hope it pops on list later.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. I really, really hope you reach your Amazon goal. And I really, really hope I can link on my blog the right stuff *hauls out computer battle gear*
I admire JA Konrath and what he's doing, as well as how open he is. I also admire you for your Take on Amazon Web Splash!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It's amazing what people can do when they set their minds to it!
ReplyDeleteIf my feeble effort yesterday was any indication, you'll hit it for sure since you're asking specifically for Kindle purchases on that day.
ReplyDeleteWith 400 people signed up, you're going to be everywhere I look. Kinda like Lenny is today!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for December!
Yay for the Amazon Web Splash! Let me get a post together and see if I can't have a few more people join in on this awesome experience! I'd hate for them to miss out!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners!
Congratulations to the lucky winners. I am still rooting for the 1000. Positive vibes, positive vibes, positive vibes. Three times does the trick, Right?
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you websplash! You can do it Talli! And we'll all be helping.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners! And I hadn't seen your Web splash - it sounds like fun and I have this little idea ... sending you an email right after I finish up this comment :)
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! And no, you're no JA Konrath - you're not that arrogant!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get closer to your original goal, though your numbers are very impressive so far! Here's to more rolling in!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the lucky winners!
ReplyDelete500 is just around the corner -- no sweat.
How about a Talli Day like our Alex Day?
Congrats to the winners!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for your book!
Congrats to the winners! I still am on the fence about e-books. I think someone just needs to buy me a Kindle and get it over with so I can jump on board!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the lucky winners!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your Amazon Splash! You deserve great success!!
Congratulations to the winners! And I'm looking forward to the blogsplash - good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners...
ReplyDeleteI expect you'll reach your goal of 500...(fingers are crossed)
Congrats to the winners! And I'm sure you'll reach your 500 goal.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Take On Amazon Web Splash! I'm sure you'll make 1000 :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd good news about JA Konrath - just goes to show, doesn't it?
Congratulations to the winners! As always, I am jealous. :(
ReplyDeleteBut over 400 people have signed up for your Blogsplash! Wow!
I keep using you as an example of how blogging can rock the promotion thing. (I've run across some unbelievers about blogging recently)--you are doing GREAT and will totally rock it!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I WON!
ReplyDeleteSorry this is a day late, it's been one of those weeks!
Can I have a copy of the 24 Hours London, please? I've been to London a few times, but I don't know it very well and I figure it would be a great for research seeing as large parts of my books are set there :-) Hooray!
Thanks for the great contest, Talli!