I have written a book

[44minimum]

It is an e-book, a Western, and some of you guys helped me write it. In the process of writing, I had specific questions about some of the weapons that would've been used in 1875 and some of you folks answered them for me. So, I was going to let you people know that today my book is going to be available for free. I think it lasts up until midnight. All I ask in return is that if you read it and like it, how about leaving a review on Amazon. And if you read it and don't like it, how about dropping me a note and letting me know why so that I can do better next time. It's the first book I've ever written, and I'm sure that there is room for improvement. Anyway, here is the link-

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA5PKJQ

[snuffy]

Thanks 44M, I just downloaded it to my kindle. I'll let you know how I like it. Haven't read a western for a long time.

[DCP]

Thanks so much and the very best of luck

[ph4570]

I just had it sent to my kindle. Thanks and I wish you well with sales.

[7Acres]

Downloaded!

[pincherpartner]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I look forward to reading it. Congratulations on your book!

[wch]

Got it- review to follow!

[brtelec]

Perfect timing. I just finished a book about 3 hours ago. Your book is next.

[462]

My Kindle has been begging for a new book, thanks.

Will comply with the liked/didn't like request.

[dragonrider]

Downloaded it, had to make an account with Amazon first and then had to download a Kindle App and then I was able to download your book. I have never read a western, hence I have no idea what to expect. Should be fun. Read the first chapter and it held my interest so that's something at least.

[jcameron996]

Got it downloaded to the Kindle. Now just need to find time to do a little reading. Westerns are my favorite so I am looking forward to it.

[Artful]

Good Luck

[john hayslip]

Aha, I get to make the first report. Very favorable. Left yourself very little room for a sequel though.
I have a wide variety of computer skills. A good programmer. It's the little things I don't know that frighten me. After I finished the book I went to Amazon to put in comments and had to call my wife in because there wasn't a keyboard. She punched the arrow. I got "It was a very good read" in and then things went south. I think it took it - I hope it took it. It was a very good book. I enjoyed it and hope to see more. The only factual criticism I had was it seemed as though everyone who was a witness to crimes in both instances where it was called for them to be able to read and write, could. I suspect a rather good percentage of Westerners weren't literate - though it's surprising how many of the cowboys, who had a hard, menial job were., Just a thought - certainly didn't distract from the book in any way and it was a good way to shorten that interlude.

[waksupi]

Got it! Thanks!

[Driver man]

It was a good read. I detected a touch of Louis L'amore. Looking forward to the next one

[xs11jack]

Downloaded, now to find time to read it. With 12 and 14 hr days and looking for a place in the county, it's going to take a while.
Ole Jack

[snuffy]

Whew, some of you can sure read fast! I'm at 79%, gotta get some sleep.

Very well written! I wish I didn't have an appointment tom. I'd stay up and finish it. I to hope you do write more, certainly keeps you interested.

[facetious]

Now comes the fun part. When my wife got her first book published last year she had no idea how much time she would end up spending on her computer Facebooking, Twittering, e-mailing............ to promote her book. At the same time her editor/publisher is pushing for her to finish the third part be for the end of the year. She can be on that thing eight hours or more some days.

[44minimum]

John, you are correct, about all of them being able to read and write. I considered that briefly, then I figured that probably no one would notice, and if they did notice, they wouldn't really care. And about your review, it's not there. At least when I look on Amazon, it just doesn't show up. I have heard before that it's very difficult to leave the review on Amazon. But thanks for trying.

Facetious, you are also correct, if you want to sell very many books, you need to do a lot of promoting. Probably more time promoting than writing the thing. That is one thing I am not comfortable with doing, I do not like doing, and for the most part, I do not know how to go about it. I don't have a popular blog or anything like that and I have no desire to spend eight hours a day telling people how good my book is and that they should go out and buy it. And for that reason, I am not really expecting to sell all that many books. Oh well.

[Recluse]

Now comes the fun part. When my wife got her first book published last year she had no idea how much time she would end up spending on her computer Facebooking, Twittering, e-mailing............ to promote her book. At the same time her editor/publisher is pushing for her to finish the third part be for the end of the year. She can be on that thing eight hours or more some days.

The ONLY reason I have a Twitter account, blog, Facebook page, etc and et al is for networking and communication for book sales. I spend too much time networking and not enough time writing.

But there's an old saying that is still true which goes, "Nothing sells your first book better than your second book, and nothing sells your first two books like your third book."

44 Minimum, I downloaded your book but it may be a bit before I can read it. In the meantime, though, please accept my heartiest congratulations on a huge accomplishment.