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Book sales update - Day 19

It's book sales day! Day 19 on my journey to sell 100K indie sci-fi novels. Just had a BABY last week (best excuse ever to skip recording) but the numbers are in and they're looking good This week's wins: ✅ 39 total books sold (up from 30) ✅ 7,300 Kindle Unlimited pages read (more than doubled from last week) ✅ Hit 100 reviews Something big happened Thursday-Saturday that spiked my KU reads... still not sure what, but I'll take it. Total since launch: 855 books #indieauthor #selfpublishing #scifibooks #bookmarketing #authormarketing #indiepublishing #writingabook

Don't Trust Yourself

You can't always trust your own judgment about your work... Stephen King literally threw CARRIE in the trash. His wife pulled it out and told him to keep writing. That "garbage" became his first book deal and earned him $500K+ in today's money. And he was living in a trailer at the time. Billy Joel doesn't like "Piano Man," yet it's his most famous song. Sometimes the thing you're ready to scrap could be the one that launches your entire career. #indieauthor #writingadvice #selfpublishing #scifibooks #writingtips #authormarketing #indiepublishing

1000 Days

Stats Day

📊 Stats day. As of this week, I've hit 816 total copies sold of Husk! This week's breakdown: • Amazon: 20 copies • Ingram: 3 copies • Kindle Unlimited: 2,600 pages read (~7 copies) • Total: 30 copies (same as last week) Staying flat post-launch isn't bad - maintaining momentum is one of the hardest parts. Plus I'm at 82 total reviews across platforms. #indieauthor #scifibooks #selfpublishing #bookmarketing #authormarketing #bookrecommendations #indiepublishing

A Hidden Way to Support Indie Authors

Want to help your favorite indie author get into bookstores? There's a very easy way to do it. You can literally walk into any bookstore and ask them to order an indie book for you. They'll search their ISBN catalog, and if the author has print distribution set up, the store can order it at distributor discount. Here's the magic: bookstores often order multiple copies (2-5) when they think a book looks interesting. Suddenly, your favorite indie author has shelf space in a real bookstore. Found an amazing book on Kindle Unlimited? Help that author by requesting a physical copy at you

Day 9 on the Road to Selling 100k Indie Novels

Day 9 on the road to selling 100k indie scifi novels

A Hidden Truth About Audiobook Production

Ever wonder why audiobooks sometimes come out AFTER the main book? The truth is, you can't even START recording until ALL editing is done: developmental edits, copyedits, proofreading, everything. Then recording takes a month, audio editing another few weeks, the whole thing can take 8-12 weeks start to finish! That's why indie authors often release the book first, then the audiobook later. Why miss out on 2+ months of sales while you're waiting? Long way to say the Husk audiobook is coming but it will still be a few weeks. Day 8 on the road to selling 100k indie sci-fi novels 📚

You're Not Posting Enough

Had a reality check when a friend asked "Is Husk out yet?" the other day. The noise is real, and your audience is only catching fragments of your content. That resistance you feel about "posting too much" isn't helping you. Anyway, good reminder for Day 7 on the road to selling 100k indie scifi novels. #indieauthor #selfpublishing #authormarketing #bookmarketing #scifibooks #indiepublishing #writingadvice

The Truth About Outreach: Just Send the Message

Just send the message! Popular authors, influencers, and creators get WAY less thoughtful outreach than you imagine. Sure, they're drowning in bad pitches, but genuine, respectful messages? Those are rare. I got the nicest email today from someone who loved Husk and it made my entire week. We all do this: we love someone's work but never tell them. The worst they can do? Not respond. The best? You might just make their day (and your own). Stop overthinking. Just send the message. Day 6 on the road to selling 100k indie sci-fi novels #indieauthor #bookmarketing #authormarket

I'm done writing my book! Now what?

I'm done writing the Husk universe novella! What happens now?

Indie Sci-Fi Novel 1-Month Sales Update

Weekly book sales update! Husk has been out for almost a month now, here's how the sales are going. This is Day 4 on the road to selling 100,000 indie novels. #indieauthor #selfpublishedauthor #selfpublishing #scifibooks #technothrillers #bookmarketing

Making Book Ads with ChatGPT and Canva #indieauthor

Day 2: Road to selling 100k novels

Ready Player One meets The Matrix...

Husk is a sci-fi novel that explores a dark virtual immortality as the last refuge of a dying world. If you're a sci-fi enthusiasts, you might enjoy this thriller.

Daylight Computer Tablet Review

Why the Daylight Computer tablet is my favorite writing device