Amazon Optimization 101
These days, Amazon is one of the most popular places to purchase books, so ensuring you have a strong presence on Amazon can help you as an author!
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into the various ways you can make Amazon work for you.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:
- Putting together your Author Central account
- Improving your book’s Amazon product page
- Setting up your Amazon author page
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie reviewed in the Arizona Daily Star
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Ann M. Haralambie!
Her book, Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir was reviewed in the Arizona Daily Star.
Here’s a snippet:
“Dogged” doesn’t begin to describe Tucson attorney Ann Haralambie in her search for her birth parents. “Indefatigable ” might do. Even “compulsive.” But if you’d want an advocate to track down your own family, you’d want a Haralambie on your team.
You can check out the full review here and can find Ann’s book review at the end of the article.
To learn more about Ann and her book, you can visit her website.
Congratulations again, Ann!
Angoleth’s Heir by Meagan Poetschlag earns 5-star review on Reader Views
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Meagan Poetschlag! Her book, Angoleth’s Heir, was given 5 stars in a review by Reader Views.
Here’s a snippet from the review:
Meagan Poetschlag has crafted an absorbing character-driven fantasy novel that you can become caught up in. The plot is riveting, and the characters . . . are striking. The worldbuilding is immersive . . . Illustrated by SueMei Mar, the artwork adds so much to the story as well.
You can learn more about the author and her book on her website.
Congratulations again, Meagan, for the recognition!
Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare by Michael Thomas Perone wins 2024 Firebird Book Award
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Michael Thomas Perone!
His book, Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare, recently won a 2024 Firebird Book Award in the category of Coming of Age.
You can see the full list of winners here and read more about Michael’s experience submitting to this contest on his blog here.
To learn more about Michael Thomas Perone and his books, you can visit his website.
Congratulations again, Michael!
Getting More Book Reviews
Your book is out and people are reading it—but how can you start getting book reviews?
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll cover the basics of why you want book reviews, how to encourage them, and how to keep them coming.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:
- The benefits of a well-reviewed book
- How to get editorial book reviews
- Strategies on how to turn readers into reviewers
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball earns Honorable Mention at the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Jenifer Ratliff!
Her book, Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball, was given an Honorable Mention under the category of Children’s Chapter Books at the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards!
The Royal Dragonfly Book Award Contest is a competition held by Story Monsters Book Awards and has been running since 2011.
To learn more about Jenifer and her book, you can check out her website at JeniferRatliff.com.
Congrats again, Jenifer!
The Shady Oaks Division featured on billboards in New York City
Congratulations to Wheatmark author L. M. Coppa!
Her book was featured on two NYC billboards. The picture above was for winning Distinguished Favorite in General Fiction at the NYC Big Book Award.
Her second billboard placement was for placing in The BookFest® Fall 2023!
L. M. Coppa’s book, The Shady Oaks Division, was awarded three awards at The BookFest® Fall 2023—Second Place for fiction in the category of “Literary – Mystery” and Third Place under fiction in the categories of “Romance – Suspense” and “Women’s – Thriller & Suspense.”
To learn more about the author and her book, check out her website.
Congratulations again, L. M. Coppa!
Boomsters by David Marks named a 2023 Top Notable Indie in Shelf Unbound book review magazine
Congratulations to Wheatmark author David Marks, whose book Boomsters: An Unexpected Adventure was named a 2023 Top Notable Indie in Shelf Unbound’s Winter 2023 issue.
Shelf Unbound is an indie book review magazine run by Shelf Media Group.
You can find Boomsters mentioned on page 90 of their latest issue, linked above.
Congratulations, David, on the recognition for your book!
Everything You Need to Know About Book Contests and Awards
A great way to get your book’s name out there, win some titles, and earn some perks is to apply for awards.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, I’ll lay out, step-by-step, how you can start submitting your book to contests that can benefit you, and how to make the most of your wins afterward.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:
- Finding contests worth submitting to
- Preparing for the application process
- Marketing your wins after the fact
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Déjà View by Michael Thomas Perone reviewed on BookLife, Reader Views Kids, and The Prairies Book Review
— The Prairies Book Review
Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare by Michael Thomas Perone has accumulated some great reviews on BookLife, Reader Views Kids, and The Prairies Book Review.
You can check out the review on BookLife here. Be warned that there may be some small spoilers in these reviews!
The review on Reader Views Kids can be read here. Finally, the review on The Prairies Book Review can be found here.
To learn more about Michael Thomas Perone and his books, you can visit his website.