Monday, November 07, 2011

Build A Man, Any Man...

Where oh where did the weekend go? Mine passed in a blur of editing, editing, and... yes, more editing. And disaster of disasters, we actually ran out of wine last night. Travesty!

Build A Man launches one month from today on Kindle and other e-book platforms. It's hard to believe it's coming so quickly. Review copies are going out today and tomorrow, but... actually, it's already live on Kindle at a reduced price of 98p/ 99 cents ahead of the launch, so if you want to grab a cheeky copy now, then go for it (Amazon.co.uk; Amazon.com). Yay! 


Pricing is a bit of a thorny issue on Kindle. Karen Jones Gowen has written an excellent series of posts on what her publishing company has discovered. One of the things I love about Kindle is the flexibility to change prices as much as you like, so I've decided to start off with a lower price to hopefully drive sales in the beginning. Then, once I'm in Amazon's system and have links to other books, I'll look at my pricing again. I think dropping the price for a limited period of time is also a good strategy to 'revive' a book.


Well, my eyes are glazed over from staring at my little laptop for hours this weekend, so I think I may trot down to High Street Kensington and indulge in a spot of shopping! Or, more likely, I'll snooze on my sofa...


Have a great day, everyone!
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64 comments:

  1. Joyce7 November 2011 at 13:39

    I love a 'cheap' book : ) Congrats on your launch!

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  2. Unknown7 November 2011 at 13:48

    I just snagged my copy from Amazon - can't wait to read! :)

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  3. Angelina Rain7 November 2011 at 13:50

    Good luck on the book. Hope it sells super well and at a low price, it should.

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  4. Talli Roland7 November 2011 at 13:51

    Thank you, Joyce!

    Ranae, yay! Thank you so much. xx

    Angelina, thank you. We'll see. Fingers crossed!

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  5. Susan Kaye Quinn7 November 2011 at 13:56

    Good luck with Build a Man! I'll have to check out Karen's article ... she always has great stuff!

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  6. Rebecca Bradley7 November 2011 at 14:01

    I think I'm going to click my way over to Amazon! :)

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  7. JE7 November 2011 at 14:06

    Is the girl on the cover supposed to look like you? :-)

    I'm hoping over!

    ~JD

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  8. Joanne7 November 2011 at 14:08

    I like how Amazon allows the price changes. It seems like it could be a good marketing strategy, something an author can use for various promotions.

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  9. Meredith7 November 2011 at 14:13

    I think fluctuating the price is a great idea! As is shopping on High Street. :)

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  10. Suze7 November 2011 at 14:16

    Enjoy your well-earned nap, my dear.

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  11. Glynis Peters 7 November 2011 at 14:30

    Good luck with your launch! All I have to say is are you sitting on your 'mental chair'? LOL!!! X

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  12. Anne Gallagher7 November 2011 at 14:59

    I'm so excited to read this. And I'd opt for a nap AFTER shopping.

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  13. DL Hammons7 November 2011 at 15:08

    My wife gobbles up 99 cent books for her Kindle like crazy! Looking forward to another release!! :)

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  14. Bish Denham7 November 2011 at 15:10

    And I'm getting a Kindle soon so I'm looking forward to reading you're latest effort!

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  15. Karen Jones Gowen7 November 2011 at 15:11

    Going fast? I guess that's what happens when you bypass the monstrously slow publishers and take things into your own hands! Thanks for the mention about my pricing post. You are so right when you say the lower prices are promotional tools. That's exactly what they are-- not guarantees, simply a way to promote. And now to go get my copy. Wishing you much success!

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  16. Tracy Jo7 November 2011 at 15:23

    One month...so exciting! Just nabbed a copy for myself and sent one to a friend too. :-) Have a wonderful nap or some good shopping!

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  17. Angie Paxton7 November 2011 at 15:24

    Yay for shopping and naps to recover from a weekend of editing! I think dropping prices is an excellent way to promote a book. Good luck on your launch!

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  18. William Kendall7 November 2011 at 16:35

    Good luck with the launch, Talli!

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  19. Anne7 November 2011 at 16:37

    I bought it on my kindle. I can't wait to read it after Watching Willow Watts.
    Congrats to you!

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  20. Talli Roland7 November 2011 at 16:42

    Thank you so much, everyone!

    Tracy Jo, yay! I really appreciate it.

    Anne, thank you so much. Your emails and messages have really made me grin this weekend. I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

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  21. Emma Pass7 November 2011 at 16:44

    Just grabbed myself a copy for my teetering TBR pile. :D Looking forward to reading it soon and also to having you on my blog - woo hoo!

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  22. Nicole Zoltack7 November 2011 at 16:51

    Congrats and good luck with Build a Man!

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  23. Anne Mackle7 November 2011 at 17:03

    I've just bought it for kindle and feel a bit guilty I paid so little for it after all your hard work. Can't wait to read it now and hope you're able to raise the price once it's published.Everyone likes a bargain but as I say ,feel a bit guilty.

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  24. Talli Roland7 November 2011 at 17:06

    Thank you, Emma!

    Cassam, don't feel guilty! I want people to read my work, and the more sales earlier on, hopefully the more it will propel it up the Amazon charts. I can raise the price whenever I like! Thank you for buying. :)

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  25. Jessica Bell7 November 2011 at 17:22

    Enjoy your snooze! :)

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  26. Flowerpot7 November 2011 at 17:44

    you didnt run out of wine Talli. Horror!!

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  27. Talli Roland7 November 2011 at 18:46

    I did run out of wine. It was a disaster.

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  28. Hart Johnson7 November 2011 at 18:50

    Ha! Ordered it! So there! Hope you've recovered from your editing!

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  29. Talli Roland7 November 2011 at 18:54

    YIPPEE! Thank you, Hart! xx

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  30. Karen Lange7 November 2011 at 19:07

    Yes, shopping is just the thing you need! Maybe after a nap, you know? Congrats on the upcoming release!

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  31. Old Kitty7 November 2011 at 19:28

    Talli!!!! Good grief - another book out - yay!!! I can't keep up! Well done you!! Yay *throws flowers and wine and confetti your way!!!!*

    I think you should go out and snooze on a bed in a furniture store - shopping and snoozing all at once! yay!! Take care
    x

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  32. Unknown7 November 2011 at 19:47

    You're churning them out! Will of course get myself a copy. Did you manage to hit the shops?

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  33. cleemckenzie7 November 2011 at 20:20

    You deserve a snooze after a launch. Congratulations and good luck with your book.

    Come by and pick up a little award at the Write Game just to add to the joy of your accomplishment. :-)

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  34. Tonya Kappes7 November 2011 at 20:28

    Wow! I can't believe it's almost here! Very exciting. I think you should plop down on the couch and rest!! Shopping will be there tomorrow or even a month in the release!

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  35. Julie Dao7 November 2011 at 20:29

    Congrats, Talli! I love the cover! I'm so excited to read it. I hope you replenish your wine supply soon :)

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  36. Laura7 November 2011 at 21:40

    Well done lovely - keep at it and find some wine (and maybe some new shoes - I always find that they help!)
    Lx

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  37. RHYTHM AND RHYME7 November 2011 at 22:23

    Good luck Talli with your book.
    Got my cover sorted , they wanted some more poems so I too have been editing over the week-end.

    Yvonne.

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  38. Empty Nest Insider7 November 2011 at 23:11

    Best of luck on Build A Man! I know it's going to be a big hit! Julie

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  39. Donna Shields7 November 2011 at 23:13

    Good luck Talli. Love the cover.

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  40. Donna Shields7 November 2011 at 23:13

    Good luck Talli. Love the cover.

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  41. Myne7 November 2011 at 23:27

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  42. Myne7 November 2011 at 23:27

    Well done! Enjoy the retail therapy.:)

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  43. Alex J. Cavanaugh7 November 2011 at 23:38

    I'll have to download mine soon then!!

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  44. Unknown8 November 2011 at 02:03

    Congrats, Talli!!!!!!!!!

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  45. Jemi Fraser8 November 2011 at 03:09

    Pricing is always tricky! Can't wait to read Build a Man ... but it's nano so not so much reading right now! :)

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  46. Sarah Tokeley8 November 2011 at 08:02

    You dropping the price was how I justified buying The Hating Game, so I'm sure I can sneak this one in too :-)

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  47. J.C. Martin8 November 2011 at 12:15

    I have snagged my pre-launch copy! :) Congrats on the release! Another book coming out in the springtime? Wow, you are one prolific writer!

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  48. Susan Fields8 November 2011 at 12:41

    Good luck with your launch! And I'd choose snoozing over shopping any day.

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  49. Green Monkey8 November 2011 at 13:13

    what NO WINE... THAT is not acceptable! Talli, I am one of those who does not own a reading device. I will need to wait for the hardcopy. Congratulations to you again, for all your hard work.

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  50. Unknown8 November 2011 at 15:19

    I have to say that lower pricing is definitely a great draw for buying books. Especially if I haven't read anything by the author before. That said, the title and book sound great regardless of price!

    Congratulations!

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  51. Unknown8 November 2011 at 15:38

    I can't wait to read it!

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  52. Carol Kilgore8 November 2011 at 15:53

    Hope you snoozed and shopped. Can't believe you ran out of wine!

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  53. Bethany Elizabeth8 November 2011 at 16:32

    I'm reading it now, and I have to say, by the end of the first page I was already loving it. :)

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  54. Theresa Milstein8 November 2011 at 18:04

    While sometimes I worry about the quality of cheaper books, I know that isn't the case with you. There's so much change in publishing now. It's hard to know what works without trial and error. Good luck!

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  55. LTM8 November 2011 at 20:31

    Talli! you are on fire, girl. I just popped over and got BAM, and can't wait to read it. But I've got to read W3 first! I can't keep up with you! :D

    It's a good thing. Do get some rest~

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  56. MTeacress8 November 2011 at 22:48

    What? Already? Time is flying! It seems such a short time since the other two. Way to go, Talli!

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  57. Peggy Eddleman9 November 2011 at 00:27

    My weekend was a blur of editing, too! It's all good though. After all, it's EDITING!

    Congrats on the release! I'm so happy for you! As always, your cover ROCKS.

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  58. Arlee Bird9 November 2011 at 05:33

    Stores have sales all the time, why not authors?


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  59. Isis Rushdan9 November 2011 at 11:16

    Can't wait for you launch! Wishing you the best.

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  60. Vicki Rocho9 November 2011 at 13:17

    Looking forward to another behind-the-scenes perspective with self-publishing and pricing.

    Best of luck!

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  61. Olga9 November 2011 at 16:19

    Talli, everything will be fine! I`m convinced that your book will be successful.

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  62. jabblog10 November 2011 at 22:46

    I shall go forthwith to Amazon and buy it for my Kindle:-) I don't need to build a man - got one already and he's been adapted over the years to suit my purposes - but I'll enjoy your take on it:-) :-)

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  63. Unknown15 November 2011 at 15:09

    Ooh, how very exciting! And so close to the release of Watching Willow Watts!

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  64. Hilary Melton-Butcher18 November 2011 at 15:54

    Hi Talli .. not sure how you do it - but excellent news .. good luck and pricing is interesting isn't it ..

    Still the main thing is the book will be out .. Build A Man .. and Watching Willow Watts ..

    Happy times in between the worthwhile slog .. cheers and enjoy this weekend .. Hilary

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