by admin | Jan 10, 2015 | Peter's blog
For any normal author, the graph below would represent almost utter failure. A book is launched on Amazon, a free promo giveaway is planned for the first five days, and 738 copies are downloaded. Whoopee, we’ve got exposure and traction! And then the promo ends,...
by admin | Jan 9, 2015 | Peter's blog
We ended our five-day Amazon promotion of The day we blew up the cat… with 738 free downloads. Awesome! Thanks everyone. We didn’t make a penny, but who cares—I just hope we made 738 people...
by admin | Jan 9, 2015 | Peter's blog
I was waiting for a layover in the Charlotte airport and picked up Rick Johnson’s book on a whim in one of those cheesy trinket shops. I’m afraid I was a poor flying companion for the rest of the trip toward the west coast as I pretty much devoured it on...
by admin | Jan 7, 2015 | Peter's blog
I just love typing “exploding cat” even though it’s rampant hyperbole. Getting great customer reviews on the book, and would love to read yours. (Yes, this is shameless self-promotion—although it’s kind of for a good cause, since the books are...
by admin | Jan 7, 2015 | Peter's blog
The book that we just released for free on Amazon, The day we blew up the cat: And other stories from a normal childhood, is getting nothing but 5-star reviews (16 so far), but downloads are, well…way down. Sunday: 305 Monday: 115 Tuesday: 46. From a...