Christian Readers discussion

I have just released my devotional book, Random Ramblings of a Raving Redhead, in e-book format, and I'm looking for reviewers. The book contains over 100 short (most are less than a page) devotions that offer inspiration, humorous anecdotes, and hope for a joyful journey. If you'd be interested in reviewing it and posting that review on Amazon, please respond below and let me know if you would prefer Kindle or Smashwords. Thanks!

Hi Dana
I would be happy to review your book and post on amazon.
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C.L.,

Thanks for the quick response. This is my first Kindle book, and I assumed that, like CreateSpace, it would give you the option to create a coupon. No such luck! If you have any idea how to go about it, I'd really appreciate your help! In the meantime, I'll keep working on it!

If you would prefer to get the book through Smashwords (Mobi format is available), you can use the coupon code: MW55T.

Random Ramblings of a Raving Redhead.

Hey no problem, I can do smashwords.
You have to gift it or something from amazon, but I've never done it so I can't tell you how to do it. By the way I cheated a little and checked out the sample on amazon. I'll save my opinion for the review. Oh the suspense!
But like I said smashwords is fine.
Okay I have it. I'll let you know once I have the review posted.

Thanks! I appreciate your understanding and the fact that you checked out the sample on Amazon. One thing I can say about writing is that I don't think one can ever know it all or learn it all! LOL

C.L. wrote: "Hey no problem, I can do smashwords.
You have to gift it or something from amazon, but I've never done it so I can't tell you how to do it. By the way I cheated a little and checked out the sample ..."

Dana, to give your Kindle ebook as a gift on Amazon, you actually have to buy a copy to give it to the other person. You log into Amazon, go to the page for your Kindle book, then click "Give as a gift" (it's on the top right).

You need the recipient's email address. Just follow the instructions, and Amazon will charge you and directly email the recipient a link to the ebook. They can then download it. I hope that helps!

Mona

BTW, I downloaded the sample from Amazon, and I think you write very well. I'd offer to review it but I'm a very scattered reader, and don't often finish a book, no matter how good it is. But I think your writing is clear, and I like your devotions about God's love and promises.

Dana wrote: "Thanks! I appreciate your understanding and the fact that you checked out the sample on Amazon. One thing I can say about writing is that I don't think one can ever know it all or learn it all! ..."

Trust me, I understand as I write too. I like it most days but others it just drives me crazy.

Thanks, Mona! Can I give away multiple copies, or do I have to purchase each one to give away? I've googled the process and couldn't really find the answer to my question.

Mona wrote: "Dana, to give your Kindle ebook as a gift on Amazon, you actually have to buy a copy to give it to the other person. You log into Amazon, go to the page for your Kindle book, then click "Give as a ..."

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. If you want to grab a free copy of the book (even if you don't think you'll review it), that's fine. You can use the Smashwords coupon posted above. I don't mind. The coupon is good until the end of November. Thanks again!

Mona wrote: "BTW, I downloaded the sample from Amazon, and I think you write very well. I'd offer to review it but I'm a very scattered reader, and don't often finish a book, no matter how good it is. But I thi..."

I understand! The days that I can just write are wonderful. The days spent on marketing, learning, formatting, etc. are not so much fun. Still, I love my job and wouldn't trade it for any other!

C.L. wrote: "Dana wrote: "Thanks! I appreciate your understanding and the fact that you checked out the sample on Amazon. One thing I can say about writing is that I don't think one can ever know it all or le..."

Dana, when I've given copies of my Kindle book as a gift, I had to do each one individually. So you need to go through the process each time - log in, go to your book page, and click "Give as a gift." Then enter the email address of the recipient, and you'll be charged. It doesn't take long, but you do have to do it individually. You can't buy one and give it to lots of people.

If you want to know if people have downloaded the book (I think you'll be charged whether they do or not) go to "Your Account" then click "View your digital orders." It will show a list of your digital purchases, and show whether the person has downloaded the book.

If you want to give away a lot of copies, you could email the Kindle file you've created directly to people, if you have this. It saves you buying it and gifting it through Amazon. It just means the file won't have the protection from copying (DRM) provided by Amazon.

Thanks, Mona

I am glad people with knowledge on this is helping Dana because I sure don't have a clue.

Thanks, Mona! I see so many writers giving away Kindle copies, so I figured there had to be a way to do it without costing the author (like Smashwords), but I guess not. Maybe other authors are e-mailing the file like you mentioned or perhaps they just make a lot more money than I do and can afford to pay for others to have copies. :o)

Whatever the case, thank you for your help. I knew someone would have the answer!

Mona wrote: "Dana, when I've given copies of my Kindle book as a gift, I had to do each one individually. So you need to go through the process each time - log in, go to your book page, and click "Give as a gif..."

You and me too!

Karen wrote: "I am glad people with knowledge on this is helping Dana because I sure don't have a clue."

Wow! I didn't know that it cost money to gift for Kindle! Seems kind of silly buying your own book doesn't it? Oh well, if that's the deal, that's the deal.

C.L. wrote: "Wow! I didn't know that it cost money to gift for Kindle! Seems kind of silly buying your own book doesn't it? Oh well, if that's the deal, that's the deal."

If you can get past the rather arcane requirements to get your book uploaded to Smashwords, you can gift from there for free, if I recall correctly.

On Kindle, you can always set your price at 99 cents for a few days and gift it to your reviewers at that price. (and you'll get 35 cents of that back come royalty time).

Hi Dana, just wanted to let you know I got your book done, really enjoyed it by the way, and have posted the review on amazon.com (which should post in a day or so if I recall properly) and here on Goodreads. This is a very funny take on trusting God even when you don't feel like it. Ah emotions, they do get us into trouble don't they?

C.L. wrote: "Hi Dana, just wanted to let you know I got your book done, really enjoyed it by the way, and have posted the review on amazon.com (which should post in a day or so if I recall properly) and here on..."

Thanks, C.L., for reading my book and posting a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Ever since writing that book, I've been more aware of looking for lessons in everyday events. It's been eye-opening for me! Thanks again! I really appreciate your help and the feedback.