The Magi in Paperback is Here!

Well, that didn't take long!

Amazon has now listed The Magi as a paperback option.  I'm still working on merging the two versions (Kindle and Paperback) onto one customer page, but if you would like to purchase The Magi for paperback, you can click here.

Merry Christmas! 

Merry Christmas!

Last week, I said that an announcement was coming and should happen in the next few days.  Well, that didn't happen, so for Christmas, I will explain my post.

The Magi will soon be available in print through Amazon.  I will certainly make an announcement when it becomes available, but for the time being, just know that it's coming.  It takes a few days to go through processing to be available at the amazon store, so it should be any day now.

In any case, if you wanted to read The Magi but didn't have an e-reader (or didn't want to read it off your computer), then your print option will soon be available.  Just keep checking Amazon!

Merry Christmas Everyone!   

Quick mid-blitz Stats and Links

Hello friends!

Since we're mid-way through the blitz, I thought I'd give an honest share where The Magi is in terms of sales and reviews.

Reviews:  The reviews I've been getting have been GREAT!  The three places to look are Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes and Noble for the reviews.  Click on the icons below to see the reviews page of The Magi.  (B&N is not included below because while there are 3 ratings...all 5-star...there are no reviews yet) 

            

At Amazon, The Magi is averaging 4.93 stars out of 5.  On Goodreads, it's averaging 4.86 stars out of 5.  Woohoo!  It may literally be one 5-star review away on Amazon to get on their "highest-rated" list.  (Those lists update daily, so whenever it updates, it may be up...check Amazon tomorrow).  I've been seeing books with less reviews and less star averages that are on the list, so either The Magi will be up tomorrow, or their algorithm is odd.      

SALES:  If you're a nerd like me, it's fascinating how the "Bestseller" list works. 

Right now, the Magi is sitting around a #15,000 rank, which is a little down from earlier today, but up from yesterday.  Each copy sold sees a significant spike in the rankings (especially in the morning). 

The first Bestseller list I'm trying to get on is the Children's Fantasy/Magic list.  Currently at #100 (the last place) is a book that is sitting at rank #3,500 or so.  That may literally be 5 copies of The Magi away from making the list.  Then again, in order to maintain position in striking distance of the TOP 100, The Magi has to sell enough sporatic copies throughout the day (no spike necessary).  Fascinating!  So, if you're wondering what you can do, it seems that just buying the book at your convenience is best.  If it spikes, it spikes.  If not, you're helping the base sales keep in striking distance of the TOP 100 so if there is a spike, The Magi will crack in.  And if it cracks in, the publicity is HUGE!  Wow, that was confusing. 

So a big thank you to all who have helped mid week.  Remember to keep plugging away if you feel so inclined.  I've been so grateful for such wonderful friends and family that have worked to make The Magi successful.  I love you all!

Kevin

Update:  As of the morning of November 17, The Magi has hit two bestseller's lists.  Amazon.co.uk has The Magi sitting at #99 in the Children's Action Adventure category.  Smashwords has The Magi currently at #94 in the bestseller's rankings.  Thank you all!

THE MAGI BLITZ (DAY 1)

1.  PURCHASE    2.  REVIEW    3.  CLICK CLICK CLICK   4.  SHARE

For those like me who need quick, simple directions without a lot of information, I've composed a list of bullet points to explain what I need.  If you are just here to check out the site because you're not sure what this is all about yet, click on THE MAGI BLITZ link at the top.

Please, NO OBLIGATIONS!

  

AVAILABLE TO ALL E-READERS 

1.  PURCHASE ($2.99)

-If you have a KINDLE, purchase here.
-If you have a NOOK, purchase here.
-If you have an iPad or iPhone, go to ibooks (or iTunes) and type in THE MAGI.
-If you have another e-reader or phone that handles books not listed above, purchase here.
-If you want a print copy, please contact me.

2.  REVIEW (You can copy and paste a review to all of these places for free.  The more reviews, the better)

-Goodreads (most important)  Click here to review, add to books, or rate.
-Amazon - Click here to review
-Barnes and Noble - Click here to review.
-iTunes (no site, but you can review on the app)
-Smashwords (can only review if you purchase from Smashwords) Click here to review.

3.  CLICK CLICK CLICK

For all of the above sites, the more clicks the better.

-LIKE everything that is a good review.
-CLICK on good reviews as "helpful".
-COMMENT when possible.

-VISIT the sites where some reviews came from (some sites are already listed above on THE MAGI REVIEWS). 

-FOLLOW the blog, facebook, goodreads, twitter (all links are listed on the sidebars)

4.  SHARE 

Stats for The Magi

While these stats are very modest, I am a goal-oriented person, so I like knowing where things stand so I know if there's improvement.  It will be fun to check back next week to see how things go.  Here are some interesting trends lately regarding The Magi:

1.  Amazon - Go to Amazon and type in The Magi, and my book comes up as the second choice.  Last week it wasn't even on the first two pages.

2.  Amazon - While this will hopefully increase steadily as I'm actually telling all of you to NOT buy my book now and wait until the 14, The Magi is ranked #49,525 in all Kindle books sold.  Now there's an uphill climb!  I'll update you all on those stats next week.

3.  Google - I'm not sure how much of Google's search pages have to do with some sort of algorithm from each individual computer, but from multiple computers, typing in The Magi will allude to the book two different places (both reviews) on the first page.  Type in The Magi series, and the whole page is filled with allusions.  It's starting to pop up thanks to all of your help! 

Looking for those stats to improve next week.  Thank you all and I hope to see you around the blog next week too.

Kevin