Blogs. Are they a dinosaur act of exposure?

Why do we blog?

Well I don't know why You blog, but I blog for many reasons and yes I'll be honest and say it's also for exposure for my novels. Though that's not all it is about. I like to share, I'm a sharer. lol.

I share other peoples news and I share my own. I share promotions and announcements and practically anything I want to verbally vomit into the world wide web. But the funny thing is the world is ever changing.

When I fist started blogging maybe a couple of years ago almost, people commented all the time. Facebook wasn't huge and twitter was only for the famous. Now, I rarely see a comment, but because I feed my blog to my facebook I recieve plenty of comments there. 

So this being said-is blogging a dinosaur act of technology and exposure now?

I say no.

Although I don't see many comments here I do see the traffic and holy cow is there traffic. average 40-80 visits a day lately from all over the world. Now tell me blogging isn't worth it any more.

I know where they come from and not just the country, but also  from what site fed them to me and what computer program they used. 

I know I still read plenty of blogs, I love reviews and tangents and general news. Oh and let's not forget the How To blogs, how many times have I used those in my writing career.

So all in all, just because you don't see comments at the end of peoples blogs doesn't mean what they have to say isn't awesome ;)

But I will say this, I mean to keep blogging and damn it, I am going to make you keep reading them because I like to share.

Happy reading

Kez

Post Promotion for Hunger For Justice

Oh my gawd, what a big freaking day it was on Hunger For Justice freebie day. I was like a proud mother as I watched the ranking soar through Amazon. I went to bed with the ranks at twenty something thousand and woke up to a message by the great and wonderful Jennifer all excited that it was soaring. 

By mid morning (here) Hunger For Justice was #3 Teen Romance & #7 Romantic Suspense. 

What The!

Can you imagine my celebration dance? Not pretty, but funny and exciting none the less.

So now its two days later and I have picked up some sales which by research will gradually build, but some asked if it is worth it.

Well I gave away 1650 copies in total and yes that's sales I lose in a way, but you have to look at the whole picture. HFJ is book#1 of a Trilogy. This means that an extra 1650 readers might pick up Heart for Justice which is book #2 and then maybe (hopefully) book #3 Blood of Justice.

I'm sure you've heard the saying you have spend money to make money, well it is similar only zero outlay. It was one of the best advertisements you can get.

So now I sit back and I plan for the next promo in time for Heart For Justice release and see if it pays off.

All in all, I'm happy that 1650 readers out in the world have a piece of my baby and if they like it they may share the news and BANG, I have a readership.

Right now, I need to keep writing and you need to keep reading ;)

Happy reading and writing,

Kez

Just Remember To Breathe review by Kerri Williams

(NO SPOILERS, I PROMISE) Firstly let's get this out there before I begin- I thought I would never find another book that would break my dark, soulless heart again  after I read THE SEA OF TRANQUILLITY, well I was wrong. (okay, maybe that was an exaggeration- I do have a soul and it's not that dark)
Let me introduce you to

Just Remember to Breathe by Charles Sheehan-Miles

This man is pure genius. I was caught up in the pages of this story right away.
What Dylan went through broke my heart. How he described his feelings and experiences disintegrated what was left of it.
How Alex loved the new man he had become as much and if not more so than the boy she loved before his tour.

This book had me cry, laugh and think about all the soldiers who place their life on the line for our freedom. I thought of all their families, their loved ones who worry for them during tour and after.
Charles Sheehan-Miles brought all those feelings to the surface for me in a beautiful love story.

I love you Charles, Thank you.

Honestly, check this book out. You wont regret it!

Happy reading

Kez

Free! Hunger For Justice 7 day birthday

Did you say Free? 

Yes, free. 

As in Free?

Yes, FREE!

Hunger For Justice has been out for 7 days now and its time for a new promo. I thought about 99 cents, but decided to go the whole hog and it's free on kindle for 24hours starting 12am 16th November Pacific Time until 11:59pm.

The only thing I ask is that you might take the time to review and share after you have enjoyed it because I know you will.

So share the news, score a freebie, read, review and share again.

http://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Justice-Moore-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00A4VZK64/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1353055957&sr=8-5&keywords=hunger+for+justice

Happy Reading 

Kez

Hunger For Justice - Available NOW!

You read right, Hunger For Justice is out NOW!

What the? you say. It wasn't supposed to be out until Saturday.
Yeah, I know. And it's actually a funny story.
For those who know me, you know how easily confused I get and well, I guess it happened again.
I was proud and bragging how I was able to upload HFJ onto Create A Space all by myself and then done the same with Amazon. Both of which I might add wouldn't let me choose the 17th. (I should have heard the warning bells then, huh) well they said they would email me once the review had gone through to make sure there were no major issues and when I woke this morning, what is sitting in my inbox (don't be rude) an email saying HFJ was live on Kindle. this is where I said 'what the?'
And then I let it sink in for ahhh, three seconds and I was on the computer and posting like a mad woman with no scruples over self promo statuses. LOL
So here I am, posting my news (again) and smiling like a true nutta in my pyjama pants because they are the first things I put on after work-but that's another story right there-and all I want to do is tell the world to check it out.

But...I can't just thump you all with selfish promo, so I'm going to run a giveaway. (this is the selfless part lol) For those who share the link to Hunger For Justice on your twitter or facebook or whatever, let me know and your name will go in the running. I have three copies to giveaway and it's easy to win.

Here is the link to share http://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Justice-Moore-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00A4VZK64/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1352609079&sr=1-4&keywords=hunger+for+justice

Are you ready?
Tough. LOL
Go!

Holy Batcrap Robin, it's time for a 'PAY IT FORWARD!'

No, I'm not talking about the Kevin Spacey movie, but it's the same kind of concept I guess.

So, for those who aren't aware of this pay it forward biz, I'll quickly explain it to you in a way I like, because anyone elses explanations probably differ from my own and I've totally missed what this PIF is all about. (If you know me, you know I'm easily confused)

PIF is like sharing good karma mixed with books. I have been given a PIF book this morning and now it's my turn to PIF to keep the fickle karma bitch at bay.

Do you get it now?

So here is my version: Comment bellow and if you are going in anonymous because you don't have an account then that's okay. Don't leave it in my facebook because as i said above, I get easily confused which means you may miss out. xxx Now, where was I? oh yeah, leave a comment below and if annoymous make sure you leave your Kindle email address (another confusing trap I fell into. Make sure it's your Kindle address) and tonight I will draw the winners-yes, i said winners- that's three of them who would like a copy of...drum roll please- Brrrrrrrrrrr

Operation Date With Destiny By Karly Blakemore-Mowle. 

Hot-hot-hot-hot Tupper, you are dream worthy my naked special ops man. mmmmmm

Good luck readers!

The new blog for readers

I'm so proud of this blog which is devoted to sharing the love of books and coffee (okay and tea, but it has to come from a teapot or it's just not on!)

There's a facebook group where readers and writers are posting their love for writing and reading...and coffee + meeting each other from all over the globe. I love that!

So, the blog is where the recommendations are forwarded and links provided because sometimes it's hard to find a good book, but now, with this blog it's easy.

Karly and I have thought long and hard about how indie authors need support and this is why we devised out diabolical plan to take over the world with our passion for a good escape-which is where AN INDIE AFFAIR came into it.

So, if you're a lover of all things romantic and words, pop on over and have a look, join the facebook group and let us know of a good read so we can share it with the world.

Happy reading,

Kez