Peter’s answer to “Hey Peter, As a fellow sci fi writer, I'm a big fan of not only your work but how you have built…” > Likes and Comments

Thanks, Peter! That is surprising. I figured you had a massive list, had mastered AMS and Facebook, and maybe even had a pr team. You are, in my view, the model for success in indie sci fi, so it is interesting to hear that you have focused almost entirely on the quality of your work.

I really wish I had a killer marketing strategy as it would make life easier. I know of authors who spend thousands each month and maintain absurdly complex spreadsheets and monitor their AMS spend and how its distributed on a daily basis. I just couldn't do that. It would suck the life out of me. When it comes to emails, out of the 2,028 emails I sent out for Apothecary last month when it launched, only 681 were opened, and then only 129 people clicked on the link. It's really HARD to get traction. Honestly, I think the single best strategy is to write damn good stories and be known for that. Amazon is really good at reaching past readers with new books, and I think that's my saving grace