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Let's Talk Book Prices!

10/20/2015

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Have you ever browsed amazon looking for a new book and wondered why they are priced they way they are? I certainly don't have all of the answers for you, but I can tell you a few things about my own book pricing and my understanding of how amazon has some aspects set up. Some of that leads to how I price my books! It might help you get a broader view on book prices in general. Then again, maybe not, who knows. haha

Amazon has a program called Kindle Select. If you are enrolled in that program for a certain book, you are not allowed to sell that book from other venues, such as Barnes and Noble online, itunes, and so on. There are lots of avenues to sell books so choosing to ONLY go with amazon is a big decision. I have some books in this program and some books not in the program. I have noticed that a LARGE majority of my books sell through amazon. Of the books NOT in the program, they sell just a few copies in other locations. So I actually prefer to have my digital books available through amazon only. And here's why...

When you are enrolled in the kindle select program, the author and/or publisher can retain 70% of the listing price. If you are not enrolled in the kindle select program, you get only 30%. That means amazon keeps 70% of your book sales. Is that fair?! I didn't see them toiling over edits!

The catch to the program is that books that allow authors/publishers to keep 70% have to be priced at $2.99 or higher. That's a bummer since I genuinely desire keeping my books at 0.99 so as many people have access to them as possible. That being said, under the Kindle Select Program, you can do a quarterly promotion on your book and price it at 0.99 for one week, during which time you still retain 70% of the profit. If you simply change the price to 0.99 at random, you get only 30%.

So, the books that I have control over (Someone Always Loved You, Beyond the Bars, and Dandelions on the Road) you will see priced at $2.99 normally. That being said, I run 0.99 sales on them every quarter. At that time, I list them with all of the promotional websites I can find so they sell a lot more copies during that week time period than any other time of the quarter.

I hope this gives you a better understanding of book pricing....at least when it comes to my books...and why I price the way I do. When I think about it closer, going to a movie for two hours costs, what $10 or more? I'm not even sure anymore, I don't get to go very often. And buying a book for 0.99 or even $2.99 gives you many hours of entertainment that you can enjoy time and time again if you not. It's not wasted money at all! You can buy ten books or MORE for the price of one movie.

I'm certainly not against movies. I love them, in fact. But comparing prices that way, it keeps things in perspective.

If there are other authors like me, watch for the sales. Otherwise, if you really want to read the book, splurge every now and then. If it's an author you enjoy, he or she will appreciate the royalties you send his or her way. Writing a book is never easy and takes many many many hours of work!

P.S. I recently finished another novel called "The Leftover." :) Details to come. And watch for "Dandelions on the Road" coming out November 5th! Join the facebook release party HERE.
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Backwards Christmas

10/20/2015

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You may remember that I'm putting out a short Christmas story this year as well. It's ready to roll and up for pre-order now! Backwards Christmas is a short, sweet little story and I adore the cover. It shows the quirky, fun side to the story. It doesn't take long to read and should put a smile on your face. Just an insider hint...one of the funny stories that takes place in the book close-to happened to a relative of mine. :) Anyway, this short story will be available as part of a compilation of stories in paperback, all of the Christmas variety. But you can pre-order it for kindle and enjoy it alone as well! I'll post the summary and cover photo for you below. I hope you enjoy it! It sure was fun to write!!

Local tour guide Noelle Richards loves everything Backwards Christmas has to offer in South Pole, Alaska. She gets wrapped up in the upside down trees, taking presents TO Santa Clause and all the festivities. Sled dog trainer Chris Furst, on the other hand, approaches the holiday with nothing but skepticism. When their history bubbles into the present, their difference of opinion comes to a head. When Chris gets himself into a dangerous situation in the snow, Noelle and the hope of Christ are his only hope for redemption.

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Beauty Restored Character Interview

10/8/2015

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Interview with Carmen Riley from
Beauty Restored
by Rachel Skatvold
 
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Carmen. Could you start off by telling us a few interesting facts about yourself?
 
Carmen: (Grins and shakes the interviewer’s hand) Thanks for having me. Let’s see … I’m pretty clumsy for one. I trip over my own feet sometimes. (Giggles) I’d choose orange pop over a caffeinated drink any day and I have one more semester of school before graduation.
 
Interviewer: Interesting. I hope you don’t mind me asking, but what’s your major?
 
Carmen: Art education. Painting and drawing have always been a passion of mine and I hope I can teach kids to love and appreciate it as much as I do.
 
Interviewer: That’s wonderful. I’m sure you’ll make a great art teacher. Now, let’s switch gears a little. I’m sure everyone is wondering how you how you are related to Katherine and Sarah Riley. Care to fill us in?
 
Carmen: I’m Luke Riley’s daughter. Katherine and Sarah are my older cousins but we’re as close as sisters. Sarah and I used to be running buddies when she lived here in Brimsfield and Katherine’s kids even like to call me Auntie Carmen sometimes. I love those kids like they are my own.
 
Interviewer: (Raises her eyebrows) That reminds me, I heard through the grape vine that you are the only single young lady in the Riley Family right now. Any love interests?
 
Carmen: (Blushes and shakes her head) No. I’m kind of shy and don’t have much time for dating right now.
 
Interviewer: Well, if you have time in the future, what qualities would you look for in a guy?
 
Carmen: What qualities? (Bites her lip) That’s a tough one. I guess I’m looking for a man who puts God first. A good listener with old-fashioned values would be nice. And I wouldn’t mind having doors opened for me every now and then.
 
Interviewer: Well, that sounds like a tall order these days.
 
Carmen: (Twirls a stand of her blonde hair and grins) I’m in no hurry. I know God will send the right guy my way when the time is right.
 
Interviewer: (Chuckles) Well, we’re out of time, but you let me know when Mr. Right comes along … especially if he has an available brother.
 
Carmen: (Giggles) I will.
 
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Beauty Restored Summary
 
While volunteering at a youth camp in the Ozark Mountains, Carmen Riley sponsors a challenging group of teenage girls. She longs to make a difference in their lives, but unsettling news from home rattles her confidence. When Carmen meets a charming young pastor, will his wise advice give her the courage she desperately needs?
 
After discovering that the camp is in danger of closing, Pastor Andrew vows to save it. With Carmen’s help, he rallies a group of sponsors to come up with a plan of action. However, the task could cost him much more than he bargains for.
 
In a race against time, a common goal unites them, but unforeseen circumstances threaten to tear them apart. Will their relationship and faith in God endure long enough to see Beauty Restored?
 
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About the Author
 
Rachel Skatvold is an inspirational author and stay-at-home mom from the Midwest. She enjoys writing inspirational romance, devotions, encouraging blogs. Rachel has just finished her first series, the Riley Family Legacy Novellas and is now working on her first full length novel, Enduring the Flames. Other than writing, some of her hobbies include singing, reading and camping in the great outdoors with her husband and two young sons.
 
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Have I told you about Backwards Christmas?

10/5/2015

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Have I told you about Backwards Christmas? Quite a while back, my publisher Prism Book Group (of Accept this Dandelion and Mamarazzi fame ha) put out a call to their authors for Christmas short stories. And I signed up to write one.

I had this crazy idea about a town in Alaska who does Christmas backwards. Think upside down Christmas trees, stepping on mistletoe instead of standing under it, and taking presents TO Santa Claus for him to distribute to those in need. I inserted a character who was gung ho with Christmas and one who didn't want anything to do with the holiday and gave them a romantic history. Backwards Christmas was born and I'm excited to announce it will be available for YOU to read this holiday season!

It's tenatively scheduled to release November 20th. I won't be very active with the release at that time, but I plan to do what I can around the date and before the holidays. The cover will be available for viewing soon so watch for that! The short story is about 40 pages long in a word document so it can be read in one sitting. It has elements of comedy in it, as do many of my novels these days. One particular incident nearly happened to someone in my family so that person (who shall remain nameless, dad) should get a grin from that scene.

Keep watching for details, but for now, here's a short summary!

Local tour guide Noelle Richards loves everything Backwards Christmas has to offer in South Pole, Alaska. She gets wrapped up in the upside down trees, taking presents TO Santa Clause and all the festivities. Sled dog trainer Chris Furst, on the other hand, approaches the holiday with nothing but skepticism. When their history bubbles into the present, their difference of opinion comes to a head. When Chris gets himself into a dangerous situation in the snow, Noelle and the hope of Christ are his only hope for redemption.
 



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Songbird Release

10/1/2015

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It’s release day for Songbird by Sydney Logan! We love this contemporary romance, and we're so thrilled to share it with you! Check out the release day festivities! Sydney Logan Songbird Release Day Banner
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One bridesmaid. One groomsman. One classic wedding hookup. But for Callie and Devin, their weekend of passion is anything but typical. Callie Franklin doesn’t do one night stands. Ever. She’s far too responsible and focused on her career to ever let herself give in to temptation. But, on the eve of her best friend’s wedding, she meets that temptation . . . And his name is Devin McAllister. Devin, on the other hand, has no problem with meaningless hookups. The very last thing he needs—or wants—is a relationship. Relationships come with strings. Relationships come with heartbreak. A late-night encounter in the hotel’s piano bar finds the two unable to resist each other. With her angelic voice and bright blue eyes, Devin’s sure he’s never met anyone as beautiful as his Songbird. Six weeks later, when two pink lines confirm Callie’s worst fears, she and Devin have to face the consequences of their wild weekend. And they have to deal with each other—whether they like it or not. With a love story that’s far from traditional, Callie and Devin begin to wonder if their one-night stand could turn into something neither of them anticipated. A happily ever after.
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Exclusive Excerpt: Traffic’s insane, but I finally make it to Callie’s apartment just after two. I anxiously knock on the door, ridiculously eager to get my hands on her. Maybe she’ll be wearing some flimsy lingerie. Maybe she’ll be naked. My mind’s busy conjuring all the possibilities when she opens the door . . . wearing a sweatshirt and jeans. “Hey,” she says softly, stepping aside to let me in. “Hey. You okay?” She looks pale as a ghost. Is she sick? She looks sick. Maybe I should call an ambulance. Or my dad. “I’m okay.” Callie leads me over to the sofa. “Look, Devin, I know you probably have some plans for us for tonight, but that won’t be happening.” “Oh.” Disappointment floods me, but if the nauseated look on her face is any indication, it’s probably best. Besides, there’s the next night. And the next. “But we need to talk, so I’m glad you’re here. I have something I need to tell you.” She abruptly jumps to her feet and walks toward her kitchen. “Would you like something to drink?” I can’t tell if she’s being a good hostess or simply stalling, but I ask for a beer. It looks like I’m gonna need it. I hadn’t pegged her for the kind of woman who needs to talk about her feelings. When she returns to the living room, Callie hands me a bottle and sits down next to me. I notice she only brought one. “You’re not drinking?” She curls her feet beneath her. “Unfortunately, no. I won’t be drinking for a long time.” I’ve had it with the riddles. “All right, what’s going on? My brother and his girlfriend threatened to murder me if I make you cry. Something’s obviously up with you because you just want to talk.” Her forehead creases. “Don’t you ever just talk to a woman?” “Not if I can help it.” “Why not? The girls you usually date don’t have enough sense to carry on an intelligent conversation?” “I don’t date, Callie.” “I see. You just sleep with them.” “Sometimes. Is there something wrong with that?” “And are you careful?” “Careful?” “Safe,” she says softly. “We didn’t use protection. I just wondered if that’s typical for you.” Oh. It’d be easy to blame the alcohol, but honestly, using protection was the very last thing on my mind that night. “No, that’s not typical. I’m sorry about that.” “So am I.” Callie seems far more relaxed after my apology. Maybe this night won’t be an epic failure after all. I slide closer to her, but she raises her hand in warning. “We’re not finished.” I groan and lean back against the couch. “Devin, I need you to listen. Something happened that weekend. I’m almost positive you won’t want to sleep with me after you hear what I’m about to say.” “I seriously doubt that.” “I don’t.” Callie sits up a little straighter and squares her shoulders. “I want you to know I expect nothing from you. Our weekend together was a mistake, and I’ll deal with the consequences of it. I don’t know exactly what I’m going to do at this point, but I thought you should at least know what’s going on.” “What’s going on?” Her eyes flood with tears. “Devin, I’m pregnant.” Pregnant. Pregnant? I stare at her. She stares at me. I watch her closely, hoping that at any moment she’s going to burst out laughing. But she’s not laughing. She’s crying. I hear Lorie’s voice in my suddenly throbbing head. Don’t make her cry. “Why . . . why are you telling me?” She wipes her eyes. “What do you mean?” “You’re assuming it’s mine?” “Of course it’s yours!” I snort. “Really? How can you be so sure? Maybe it was that bartender in the hotel’s piano bar. Or maybe it was the guy who sat with you at the reception. Or maybe—just maybe—it was the photographer you were with tonight. You two seem pretty close.” Even as the bitter words drip off my tongue, I know better. Her face is just too furious . . . her eyes too heartbroken. Suddenly, Callie stops crying. Her eyes flash with fury just seconds before she slaps me across the face. Despite the ringing in my ears, I can hear my brother’s warning. Don’t be an asshole tonight. Too late. Sydney Logan Bio: Sydney Logan Bio Pic jpgAmazon best-selling author Sydney Logan holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education. She is the author of six novels - Lessons Learned, Mountain Charm, Soldier On, Once Upon a December, Pros & Cons, and Songbird. Sydney has also penned several short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. A native of East Tennessee, Sydney enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat. Visit her website at www.sydneylogan.com. Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads
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