I’m going to be honest: I’m a terrible marketer.  Amazon Kindle Self-Publishing is not working for me.  Does anyone even see my books? I’m beginning to think not.

I had the opportunity at WWC 2014 the other week to sit in on a few SP sessions.  What I learnt is mostly what I already know: marketing is extremely important.  I also learnt a few tricks I can try, most of which will cost me money so I’m going to avoid that route for a bit longer.

I’m a bit disappointed with Amazon.  I feel like when I buy something from that site, such as a copy of The Lion King for my son, I get sent an email request asking me to rate the seller.  I have never been sent a request asking me to rate a product though, which means that I am relying on readers to come back on their own accord and rate my book.  Thank you to those that have!  Maybe this is a suggestion I should send to Amazon instead of gripping about it on my blog.

On to more things, but don’t forget: if you love romance, love, magic, mermaids, witches and tragedy, try Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch today!

I got another five star review!  Comments kept simple at “Good Book”, but that’s more than enough to make me happy.  If you haven’t read it yet, find Black Depths:  Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch in the kindle store today.

And thanks so much for the reviews!

I went to my first ever writing convention this past weekend in Calgary.  And it was Awesome! Not only did I get to meet Brandon Sanderson, one of my favourite writers, I went to some interesting sessions and did my first every in-person pitch to an editor at one of the big five.  Needless to say, she didn’t pick up my book.  While I hoped she would, I was realistic that it was just not her thing.

But I learnt so much.  Not just from the pitch session, but from the Live Action Slush Sessions, and from Brandon Sanderson himself.  When Words Collide was a great experience and I definitely want to do again, next year, and every year after!  If you’re a writer and haven’t tried one yet, I recommend you do.  You won’t regret it.

I’ve been travelling.  To a wonderful far off place called Iceland.  A spectacular country of otherworldly beauty.

Here is a picture of Svartifoss, one of my favourite places.  It was a nice hike up to the falls, and the beautiful view, which I did not spend long enough enjoying in person.  I tend to do that: see a place and move on.  Keep moving.  To the next place.  The next destination.  I need to retrain myself to enjoy.  Take it slow.

My other reason(s) is that I’ve been writing – lots.  I return to my regular job in one month, so it’s been a dash of writing, trying to finish old things, new things and surprising things.  The first thing I have for you is Windbound – a Black Depths Novella. It’s actually a prequel to Black Depths: Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch, and will be free on the kindle store from August 2nd to the 6th.  Take advantage, read, enjoy.  You can find Windbound here.

More about Windbound tomorrow!

It’s not Tuesday.  Again.

Late as always, Ms. Hunter.

But it’s up there now!  Find the latest instalment of Testers on Wattpad (and read for free!)

(http://www.wattpad.com/story/4175311-testers)

Also, don’t forgot to check out my novel, Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch (especially if you love Pirates).

(http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Redheaded-Sea-Witch-JE-Hunter-ebook/dp/B00JV2O05Y)

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I have my first anonymous review.  And it’s five stars!  I couldn’t be happier.  Learning that someone I’ve never met has picked up my book, read it, and enjoyed it – really made my day.  But the best part is that they said they couldn’t wait to read the next one!

Time to get writing!

The latest news in the SP world:  I sold 2 copies of Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch today.  Hurrah!  (Party Dance)(Fist Pump) *Big Smile*

Can you tell I’m happy?  It hasn’t even been a week yet.  Also, the Kindle Countdown Promo seems to have been successful, as over two hundred people picked up Tales for free!  I hope everyone enjoys reading it.

In other news, I posted Chapter Eight of Testers on WattPad today.  If you haven’t checked out this on-going adventure of Raya’s, check it out for free here.

And best of all:

It’s Raining Today!

I love rain.  Here is a view out my back window:

Not sure you can really tell it’s raining in that.  But the garden below is a soggy mess.  You can tell from the trees that it’s still cold here.  No leaves yet.  Hopefully they arrive soon.  The budding of leaves is my favourite part of spring.  What’s yours?

Today is the last day Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch will be up for free on Amazon for everyone.  Find it with the links in the previous post.

Amazon Prime members can still get the book free for another three months.

Read away.  I do hope everyone enjoys (or most people anyway).  Meanwhile,  I’m plodding alone on some other projects I hope to share this year.

I’ll give you an update soon!

The first thing I’m trying to do is get people to read my novel.  Want to be one of those people?  Download my book for free on Amazon.com.  Find it here or use the link below:

http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Redheaded-Sea-Witch-JE-Hunter-ebook/dp/B00JV2O05Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398299174&sr=8-1&keywords=Tales+of+a+Redheaded+sea-witch

I’m giving Tales away for free until Saturday, April 26th.  In return, I hope that people read and love my book,  maybe spread the word.  Mostly, I just hope I find fans, even one fan, and entertain!  Did you read it?  What did you think?

Well, I did not make it to the quarter-finals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards.  So, I spent the last week rewriting and formatting my novel.  And now the day is here:  I’m self-published!

http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Redheaded-Sea-Witch-JE-Hunter-ebook/dp/B00JV2O05Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1398298711&sr=1-1&keywords=Tales+of+a+Redheaded+sea-witch

The link above takes you to Amazon, where you can find my e-book.  And let me say, I hope someone does….soon.  So far sales have been non-existent.  How long does it take someone to discover an unknown?  I’ll let you know when I find out.