After your book was released, what was the first thing you did when getting ready for your book launch?
I posted the book all over my social media.
After that, what was your next step?
I tried to get people to review it for me. I have a pretty loyal following, and they often volunteer to read for me.
Did you do anything different to spice up your website in lieu of your upcoming book release?
Yes. It is front and center on my website as the “new release.”
Did you ever consider using a PR agency to help you promote your book or did you prefer the DIY route?
I do it myself. However, I am considering hiring someone. I am a teacher, and time is hard to come by.
Were finding reviews a top priority for you and, if yes, how did you approach that?
Reviews are the way to sell books. Unfortunately, finding someone to review isn’t as easy as it used to be. Many bloggers prefer author interviews, and as time goes on, the upcoming generation isn’t reading as much. I did ask my current tour company to get me as many reviews as possible. Once the reader gets engaged, it’s hard to put the book down.
What are your views on social media for marketing your book?
That is how I do it. I have found that Facebook and Twitter are the most successful means.
Did you have other books you offered for free in order to help sell your present book?
I have 11 books published on Amazon. Yes, giving away your other books is a great way to get attention.
Did you set up book signings and, if so, how did that work for you?
I have done book signings before. I usually sell one or two books when I do. I need to get back into that.
Did you time your book launch around a certain holiday?
The only time I tried to do that was with my book Easter’s Lilly. I wanted to release it around Easter, but it ended up being a December release. It worked out well because many people bought it as a Christmas gift for their loved ones who were avid readers.
Any tips for those authors wanting to set up a successful book launch?
Giving away free books is always a great idea. Do some book signings, post the book launch all over your social media, and try to get some ARC (Advanced Reader Copies) reviewed. You can put the review of the books in the front few pages. Find someone you know gives good tours, and maybe investigate them a little if you’ve never used them before. Check other authors who have used them. Last but not least, GET YOURSELF REVIEWS! Reviews sell books.
Title: UNORGANIZED CRIME
Author: Judy Serrano
Publisher: 6K Publishing
Genre: Historical Romance/WW2/Romantic Suspense
As Jazz finds herself falling from a helicopter, Gage St. Claire comes to her rescue. Organized crime is once again the culprit of her parents’ situation, and as usual, she is caught in the crossfire. Gage pulls her out of the water and helps her escape to safety. The love between them is undiscovered as he tries to leave her behind in an attempt to keep her safe and move forward with his black ops pursuit. Jazz becomes an undercover cop with wiping out organized crime forever as her goal. After Jazz exposes one of the largest crime families in the country, quite by accident, she is hired to expose crime syndicate leader Michael Giambetti Jr., otherwise known as Achilles. Achilles earned his nickname because he has no weaknesses. He has no weaknesses, that is until he meets Jazz. Achilles has been untouchable, and if she were to break this case, she could finally prove herself as a serious undercover officer. Her job is not an easy one, and people around her are not who they appear to be. Will Gage come back for Jazz, or will he be lost to her forever? Will she crack the case on her own? Read as this courageous upstart stumbles through another adventure.
Book Information
Release Date: July 7, 2020
Publisher: 6K Publishing
Soft Cover: ISBN: 979-8655914537; 220 pages; $10.99; E-Book, $2.99
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Bq8uru
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