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pam1234writing
 02 Nov 2011, 22:30 #134124 Reply To Post


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Today has been a surreal day for me. This morning Amazon.com made the first novel in my trilogy free. Since nine am over 2,000 copies have been downloaded. This has had a knock on effect on sales in the US for the others in the trilogy. I'm totally overwhelmed.

The rankings for the two "none freebies" in Family Sagas are #57 and #61. The ranking for Steps is:
# Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

* #2 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Family Saga
* #11 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Contemporary

Now without YWO and the reviews that helped me shape them over the years, none of this would have been possible. They'd have still been sitting in a desk drawer gathering dust instead of earning me money. So thanks to all those "old-timers" like panurge, JV, Lawrence, Tim, Mulberry, Karen, Kate, Rosie, Lisa, Jeannette, both the Claire's, Sue, Nick, Patti and everyone else who made me think outside the box. I learned a lot from you guys and I'll be forever grateful. Cheers, Pam.
This post was last edited by pam1234writing, 02 Nov 2011, 22:35
"And, in the end, the love you take / Is equal to the love you make." Lennon and McCartney 1969

Three Steps to Heaven
'Til I Kissed You
Always On My Mind
A rock'n'roll romance series by Pam Howes all available on Amazon in paperback and e-Books.
Visit my website for details.
Fast Movin' Train - A stand alone love story.
Amazon links on:
website
LTMS1479CSP
 03 Nov 2011, 00:35 #134125 Reply To Post


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Quote: pam1234writing, Wednesday, 2 Nov 2011 22:30
Today has been a surreal day for me. This morning Amazon.com made the first novel in my trilogy free. Since nine am over 2,000 copies have been downloaded. This has had a knock on effect on sales in the US for the others in the trilogy. I'm totally overwhelmed.

The rankings for the two "none freebies" in Family Sagas are #57 and #61. The ranking for Steps is:
# Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

* #2 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Family Saga
* #11 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Contemporary

Now without YWO and the reviews that helped me shape them over the years, none of this would have been possible. They'd have still been sitting in a desk drawer gathering dust instead of earning me money. So thanks to all those "old-timers" like panurge, JV, Lawrence, Tim, Mulberry, Karen, Kate, Rosie, Lisa, Jeannette, both the Claire's, Sue, Nick, Patti and everyone else who made me think outside the box. I learned a lot from you guys and I'll be forever grateful. Cheers, Pam.


Well done. Pam. I'm not one of the reviewers but glad to hear you are doing so well. I hope Fast Moving Train is as much of a success for you. Catherine
denna
 03 Nov 2011, 05:01 #134129 Reply To Post


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Well done, Pam. That's exciting news. I'm very happy for you.
clairewhatley
 03 Nov 2011, 06:57 #134130 Reply To Post


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Wow, Pam - what amazing news! So pleased to hear of your success!

I think all the usual emoticons have been used already. Never mind...
nil desperandum
kazmojazz
 03 Nov 2011, 07:00 #134131 Reply To Post


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That's fantastic news, Pam.

So pleased for you.
caz2108
 03 Nov 2011, 08:08 #134132 Reply To Post
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Well done, Pam!
xx
laurinda
 03 Nov 2011, 08:36 #134134 Reply To Post
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Congratulations Pam! Great to see a YWOer blazing the Kindle trail.
pam1234writing
 03 Nov 2011, 08:49 #134136 Reply To Post


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Thanks everyone. Its still going on today, not far short of 4,000 downloads now and it's at #37 in top 100 and #2 still in US family sagas. The non-freebies are now at #30 and #33 in FS's. All 3 are in the top 100 FS in the UK too. I'll be rich at this rate! Just shows though that if you set your mind to it, you can do it. I had the weirdest dream last night that "Bet Lynch" presented me with a big cheque for writing stories about Manchester and Corrie gave me a script writing job with them. lol. Wouldn't mind but I never watch it. I'd have a bash at the job though!
This post was last edited by pam1234writing, 03 Nov 2011, 08:53
"And, in the end, the love you take / Is equal to the love you make." Lennon and McCartney 1969

Three Steps to Heaven
'Til I Kissed You
Always On My Mind
A rock'n'roll romance series by Pam Howes all available on Amazon in paperback and e-Books.
Visit my website for details.
Fast Movin' Train - A stand alone love story.
Amazon links on:
website
Clairann
 03 Nov 2011, 09:23 #134138 Reply To Post
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Pam, that's great news. So pleased to hear all your hard work's paid off (I'll fight you for that Corrie scriptwriting job though!)
www.clairhumphries.com
sarsen
 03 Nov 2011, 10:03 #134141 Reply To Post


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Those are startling figures, Pam - well done and well planned.
So what we all need now are trilogies!
Harry
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