I just returned from Thrillerfest, a convention sponsored by the International Thriller Writers organization in which I got to meet some of the top bestselling authors in the industry. I also got to talk with aspiring writers as well as colleagues who are traditionally published, independently published, and hybrid published (both indie and traditional, like […]
As writer, you always hope and pray that your new book will be well-received. Sometimes by the early reader reactions and reviews you get an idea, but opening day can still be as spine-tingling as it is fun. One of the things I look to (for better or for worse) is how my new book is doing in the rankings at various outlets. Thankfully, Amazon.com provides fairly timely statistics in the area of book sales.
I’m pleased to report that DARKROOM hit not one, not two, but three bestseller lists last night.
My publicist just sent this review of DARKROOM to me. It’s great to see that my book is getting around to the different publications and media outlets. After waiting for over a year, the publication of DARKROOM is about to happen! From the very beginning, this has been a journey of faith and resolve.
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 3:12-14 (TNIV)
What’s the next most exciting thing to holding the published book in your hand? Seeing the full cover art that the designers have created for your upcoming release. Here is what the cover designers for DARKROOM from Howard Books/Simon & Schuster sent me and have authorized for me to share.
Ereader News Today featured BEYOND JUSTICE as its book of the day today. I love the way they pulled out some of the nicest Amazon reviews.