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 3)

We're halfway through the blitz.  Thank you all for your help this week in publicizing The Magi.  I hope you enjoy The Magi.

QUESTION AND ANSWER:

I know this may sound unbelievably pompous of me, but someone recommended doing a Q&A for the blitz, and I thought that might be fun.  I'm well aware that since The Magi is no bestseller, there might not be a whole lot to ask yet.  However, I did write a book, and quite a few people have read it or have at least heard about it.  So, I would like to open today up for my readers to ask questions.  I will post answers on tomorrow's post and Friday's (assuming I get questions...most of my visitors have been quite shy).  The floor is open and I will do my best to answer honestly.  It can be as simple as a question about myself or about the book or the series.  So ask away...

Also, I've received a note that there have been some problems with being able to comment.  If this is the case, please shoot me a quick email (kevinmturner1@gmail.com) and let me know so I can fix the problem.  I may have to email google.

Look forward to hearing from you!!!

The Magi Buzz...

Ttoria.blogspot.com has graciously been publicizing The Magi this week for the blitz.  Ttoria is an independent reviewer from the UK and has an interview with me up here.  Check back tomorrow for her review of The Magi (I actually haven't read it yet).  

Thanks Viktoria!

http://www.ttoria.blogspot.com/

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