tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6946902279165302593..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: AMAZON BEST SELLING AUTHOR ... MERoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-36101565370660824162012-09-07T08:59:40.706-05:002012-09-07T08:59:40.706-05:00I was away yesterday and just read this. I am so ...I was away yesterday and just read this. I am so happy for you! Congratulations!<br /><br />I think it's great that it was two-fold in helping Sandra too. You are a good friend to have :)Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-80010156717189528112012-09-06T20:48:15.533-05:002012-09-06T20:48:15.533-05:00The Desert Rock:
Being on the upswing sure beats s...The Desert Rock:<br />Being on the upswing sure beats skydiving DOWN the rankings! Thanks for being happy for me. I pray the sales do still go up. :-)<br /><br />Lindsey:<br />Thanks for the kind words about my writing. I'm afraid to embrace it lest it pop like a bubble!<br /><br />D.G.:<br />I thought a list would be good for all my friends who would like to go in order in my linked worlds. Thanks for the well wishes!<br /><br />Ellie:<br />I can't help feeling the rankings are a mirage of sorts since they come from so few sales. I really don't understand AMAZON!<br /><br />Arlee:<br />Should the Chemo turn the tide for Sandra that would be the best news!<br /><br />Deniz:<br />You love Calvin & Hobbes, too? We're kindred spirits! Thanks for being happy about my mirage ranking! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19120338134131214402012-09-06T19:40:13.692-05:002012-09-06T19:40:13.692-05:00I love Calvin and Hobbes. And wow, that is an impr...I love Calvin and Hobbes. And wow, that is an impressive list of books! Congratulations on climbing up the Amazon charts, no matter what the rankings might mean :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-27806305824334492332012-09-06T19:23:47.189-05:002012-09-06T19:23:47.189-05:00Sorry to have heard about that accident. That was...Sorry to have heard about that accident. That was a pretty lousy hand to be dealt. And I hope for the best for Sandra. At least there was the upside with the increased book sales. Hopefully this marks a turn of better luck for you.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Faraway View</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-91854417945454600892012-09-06T14:34:14.815-05:002012-09-06T14:34:14.815-05:00Congratulations, Roland. Awesome news.
I've j...Congratulations, Roland. Awesome news.<br /><br />I've just popped over from Alex J Cavanaugh's blog, after reading about your car accident and other misfortunes. I hope things improve soon. Wishing your friend a speedy recovery as well.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-85896823435850345812012-09-06T11:28:33.930-05:002012-09-06T11:28:33.930-05:00Thanks, Roland for that list, now I've saved a...Thanks, Roland for that list, now I've saved a copy. It doesn't bother me to jump around, but I like knowing sequences. . .<br /><br />Wishing you good luck and some for Sandra too!D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50657172368198915542012-09-06T10:57:53.650-05:002012-09-06T10:57:53.650-05:00Congrats Roland, this is such exciting news. You s...Congrats Roland, this is such exciting news. You should just embrace it :) Very proud of you, and you deserve to be noticed for just an amazing writer you are.<br /><br />I'll keep Sandra in my prayers.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />LindseyLindsey Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479405614100115901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22228538568409902922012-09-06T10:12:28.844-05:002012-09-06T10:12:28.844-05:00I think it's wonderful to be on the upswing. S...I think it's wonderful to be on the upswing. Stay positive and your numbers will probably go through the roof or what's left of it. :) Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78947888666996605142012-09-06T08:41:19.220-05:002012-09-06T08:41:19.220-05:00Siv:
Sandra is the feisty sort that holds MY hand ...Siv:<br />Sandra is the feisty sort that holds MY hand to comfort me! She is a fighter. Amazon confuses me to no end with its odd ranking where I can have a zero selling book become #8 in their listings.<br /><br /> I feel sort of like a homeless person discovering that he has been listed in BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN magazine as a prize-winning home owner!<br /><br />Alex:<br />I hope you and Sandra are right. Word of mouth may help draw interest to my linked universe of a Supernatural World War. <br /><br />But I don't think John Locke has anything to worry about from me! Of course he started his momentum by paying $1000 for 50 people to buy his novels and posting postive reviews on Amazon!<br /><br />Thank you, Alex, and Michael, & Heather as well for posting about me. It made me feel not quite so alone. :-)<br /><br />Shelly:<br />I used to offer one of my books free once a month, too. Then, I started getting email from people saying they never bought my books but waited to download my books until they were offered free! Ouch! <br /><br />So it had the reverse effect for me. And formatting and book trailers cost.<br /><br />I offer contests for autographs to reward my friends for reviews. I am considering offering an autograph of Jennifer Lawrence from THE HUNGER GAMES for my next contest. Due to my car mishap, I have had to delay the drawing for the Robert Downey, Jr & Scarlet Johannsen autographs until the 15th of this month.<br /><br />I would love to be interviewed by Sir Poops and Hair Ball. I might even bring Gypsy, my ghost cat, with me! :-)<br /><br />Kelley Lynn:<br />Yes, the light and humor of me being an "Amazon Best Seller" for two books that have sold zero made me smile and gave Sandra something postive to be happy for in a dark time. Thank you all! Roland Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87353931056761210212012-09-06T07:44:36.958-05:002012-09-06T07:44:36.958-05:00Yay Roland!
Just heard the news :( So glad there&...Yay Roland!<br /><br />Just heard the news :( So glad there's a little light in this tough world. Thinking about you guys.Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-10867168709365766682012-09-06T07:44:36.305-05:002012-09-06T07:44:36.305-05:00Yay Roland!
Just heard the news :( So glad there&...Yay Roland!<br /><br />Just heard the news :( So glad there's a little light in this tough world. Thinking about you guys.Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59752960106081668402012-09-06T05:36:23.245-05:002012-09-06T05:36:23.245-05:00Hey Roland,
That should increase your sales. Also...Hey Roland,<br /><br />That should increase your sales. Also, have you ever considered having a free day at Amazon once a month for your books. Some of my author friends do this and it has helped with boosting their sales. Plus, they get more book reviews.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shelly<br /><br />Also, here is my e-mail: shellyarkonwrites@hotmail.com<br /><br />Sir Poops and Hair Ball would love to interview you for some nosh.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29153409988323603242012-09-06T04:50:23.088-05:002012-09-06T04:50:23.088-05:00Roland, we were glad to help! And Sandra may be ri...Roland, we were glad to help! And Sandra may be right. Once you hit the top one hundred in any category, even a small one, it has the potential to gain momentum. People really do look at those top one hundred charts. So get excited!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-49318975475020743442012-09-06T02:02:42.252-05:002012-09-06T02:02:42.252-05:00Sandra is indeed a very smart cookie and a tough o...Sandra is indeed a very smart cookie and a tough one as well. My thoughts are with the both of you, I can almost close my eyes and see you holding her hand and giving her comfort.<br /><br />Don't let being a number one bestselling author go to your head now ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16426918244374538942012-09-06T00:48:20.645-05:002012-09-06T00:48:20.645-05:00Denise:
Thousands in Louisiana are so much worse o...Denise:<br />Thousands in Louisiana are so much worse off than I am. My friends humble me with their kindness!<br /><br />Braine:<br />Thanks for always having my back! And, indeed, Sandra is a feisty fighter. My money's on her. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82917707555425669822012-09-06T00:46:33.741-05:002012-09-06T00:46:33.741-05:00Carrie:
Sandra can use all our prayers. Thanks!!
...Carrie:<br />Sandra can use all our prayers. Thanks!!<br /><br />D.G.:<br />I added the list you wanted into this post. Yes, Sandra is much wiser than I! I hope you enjoy THE RIVAL. END OF DAYS is the next one you should read after that.<br /><br />Michael:<br />I look for times when you are a true best seller in the ranks of John Locke or Amanda Hocking. Ah, we can hope! Thank you so much for all you did today, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46636255284488518072012-09-06T00:43:57.127-05:002012-09-06T00:43:57.127-05:00:( they're missing out on a whole lot of adven...:( they're missing out on a whole lot of adventure. <br /><br />Glad you're OK and you're friend sounds like a fighter. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113033902410883148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41015237751188268022012-09-06T00:38:31.049-05:002012-09-06T00:38:31.049-05:00Sorry to hear of your car crash Roland. Hope you w...Sorry to hear of your car crash Roland. Hope you were cheered up by the book sales! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21202621683077217222012-09-05T23:47:42.698-05:002012-09-05T23:47:42.698-05:00HI, Roland,
I am so glad we made Sandra happy tod...HI, Roland,<br /><br />I am so glad we made Sandra happy today. She needs it more than all of us combined.<br /><br />Congrats... I know it's a numbers game, but at least you have made it to best seller status, whatever the case may be.<br /><br />I hope you're feeling better. I look forward to when times are better for both of us and we chat more on a regular basis.<br /><br />Take care, my friend and send a hug to Sandra from me. I feel as though I know her.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82284916417648253842012-09-05T23:24:52.100-05:002012-09-05T23:24:52.100-05:00I'm reading the Rival right now, and am enjoyi...I'm reading the Rival right now, and am enjoying the time travel portion. Question: Which post was it that had the correct order to read your books? <br /><br />Your friend Sandra seems to have your best interests in mind, so perhaps you should listen to her. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30544264539359013532012-09-05T23:16:29.282-05:002012-09-05T23:16:29.282-05:00Congratulations, Roland!
P.S. Your friend is in...Congratulations, Roland! <br /><br />P.S. Your friend is in my prayers. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.com