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By: Raine Thomas

Raine Thomas — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:14:50 +0000

In reply to Jackie Hennessey. Thanks for stopping by, Jackie! I wish you all the best in your writing ventures. :)

By: Jackie Hennessey

Jackie Hennessey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:07:52 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this post and congratulations on everything. I wish you the best. I’m a newbie, and look forward to staying connected and learning from authors like you.

By: Raine Thomas

Raine Thomas — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:10:35 +0000

In reply to Lisa Bergren. That sounds like an exciting venture, Lisa! I wish you all the luck in the world with it. As I said, if I can do it, you can, too. The fact that you already have industry experience and an established readership will only help. Very excited for you!

By: Raine Thomas

Raine Thomas — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:07:52 +0000

In reply to Rob Blackwell.

Thanks, Rob! I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting. One big thing that I’ve seen suggested elsewhere and will add (because it’s VERY true) is to get as many books as you can written and published (all of them polished, of course!). The more work you have out there, the more people will buy your books. So write, write, write!
Please feel free to e-mail me (raine AT rainethomas DOT com) or connect elsewhere, like Facebook, to exchange more of a dialogue. :)

By: Lisa Bergren

Lisa Bergren — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:06:27 +0000

Happy, happy birthday! I’m so happy you’ve found good success out there. I’m a traditionally published author looking at going indie (sound the rebel yell) and stories like yours give me hope. Thanks for sharing! And may you continue to enjoy much success.

By: Raine Thomas

Raine Thomas — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:03:11 +0000

In reply to Devan Edwards. You rock, gal! *fist bump* Already sooo excited about the Firstborn trilogy covers!! :D

By: Rob Blackwell

Rob Blackwell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:24:06 +0000

Wow. 10k books in six months is astounding. If you have other marketing tips, I’d love to hear them. I did use KDP Select quite successfully a few weeks ago, but I’m always looking for new ideas.
Congratulations — and Happy Birthday !

By: Devan Edwards

Devan Edwards — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:14:08 +0000

Happy Birthday again Raine! I’ve been so fortunate to have found you and working with you has in turn helped changed my world around too! You are most awesome for helping support me in return, and I will forever be greatful and thankful to you for that! Thanks for being such a fun person to work with and an amazing client and fabulous author! :) Hugs!!

By: Raine Thomas

Raine Thomas — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:06 +0000

In reply to James W. Lewis. That's wonderful, James! It will be interesting to see the overall consensus on the KDP Select Program over the coming months. My short story is published through it, too.