Releasing a book is unsettling, and I don’t believe that ever changes. Essentially it’s delivering your heart and soul to everyone in the world—not knowing what will happen, not knowing a damn thing, actually.
Thankfully from sunup to sundown on Tuesday I was comforted by you lovelies. Some of you already bought NOLA FRAN EVIE. Some of you did that AND shared the heck out of my book in social media land.
I was truly overwhelmed by the congrats, woohoo’s, yippee’s, hooray’s, yay’s, and woo’s gracing the comment section of the release post that day. The buzz on Twitter and Facebook made me smile my tushie off.
Wow, you guys…THANK YOU.
It was brought to my attention that I was ranking awesomely on Amazon.
I didn’t believe it, because it’s just little ol’ me after all. But there NOLA FRAN EVIE was all day, kickin’ it with the top 100 of Amazon’s Bestsellers in the Sports category.
It was very neat.
Yesterday I managed to get through a long day at work with my book release hangover. My cat editing team was pretty tuckered out…
Today life is back to normal.
Now comes the time for—fingers crossed—some reviews. A new reader commented on my release post…
“For those who have read this book and enjoyed it – do the author a huge favor and please take a moment to post a review on Amazon! (no we’re not related!) Reviews mean a lot!”
Um, I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Let’s face it, we all read reviews before we purchase anything these days, right? As you all know, I am a little indie author who depends on you guys—my shining community—to spread the good word. A few minutes of your time to leave one would be magnanimously appreciated.
That brings me to NOLA FRAN EVIE on Goodreads! Click right here, loves.
For my Goodreaders out there, be a doll and make sure to add the book to your “currently-reading” or “to-read” lists when you have a sec. I wanted to share NOLA FRAN EVIE’s first bit of praise from a current reader on Goodreads…
“I’m meeting 3 distinct women that share a common past life. I’m looking forward to see which ‘girl’ I’m going to bond with. Too soon to tell. It is definitely not too soon to know how well Britt writes. I like her words a lot. Fine job Britt!!”
And if you haven’t scooped up your copy on Amazon yet, I’ll leave you with a shout-out from a dear friend of mine to see if that persuades you a bit.
“Hey! Do you like to read? Do ya like to read cool books written by rad humans?! PERFECT! My friend Britt Skrabanek wrote a book….so go buy it! Bonus, it’s only $3.99 on Amazon! That’s cheaper than Starbucks, and oh so much better. #SupportIndieAuthors”
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Thanks a bunch, sweet friends! Hope your weeks are filled with beauty, sunshine, and awesomeness! Much love…Britt.
Britt Skrabanek 
Congrats on the successful release! 🙂
Thanks, Chris! Nursing this book release hangover a bit, but I’m still smiling. : )
Yep. And those reviews will help the future sales like crazy! You keep going, girl!
Totally, Stan! Thanks for the pep! : )
It’s on my Kindle, ready and waiting! (Like so many others. Sigh. So many books, so little time…) But I’m thrilled you had such a great release day. I know how difficult it is waiting for those first reviews. It’s tough not to keep checking Amazon. But they’ll come, and I’m sure they’ll be good. 🙂
Tell me about it! Seneca is up next for me…FINALLY! A field trip to Powell’s Books distracted me a month ago and I ended up reading The Great Gatsby and now another Ian McEwan gem, Enduring Love. So many books, so little time.
Yeah, I’m trying to keep from looking at everything but it’s tough! : )
I’m working my way through JK Rowling’s latest. It’s really good, but I’ve got so much going on, I haven’t been able to get through it as quickly as I’d like. Then I have another Indie I’m behind getting to, and then I hope to move yours up the list to after that. I enjoyed Beneath the Satin Gloves so am eager to get to your new one. 🙂
I was walking on the treadmill tonight, but I couldn’t nicely prop up my hard copy of JK Rowling’s book, so I propped up my iPad and started reading Nola, Fran, Evie on my Kindle app. Loving it so far! I especially love Fran–she’s so feisty. The interaction between the three women is so much fun. Well done!
The iPad is definitely easier to prop up in fitness situations…yay! I knew you’d like Fran. ; )
Wishing you so much success you don’t know what to do with it all…MM🍀
Aw, shucks! Thanks so much, MM! : )
Glad you had such a great release day Britt. I’m half way through now and will be getting back to it once I turn this laptop off!
I was definitely feeling the love out there. Wowza…Speedy Gonzales! : )
Finished it last night Britt – loved it, wonderful story, moved me to tears, would make a great movie! Posted a review on Amazon.co.uk.
Awesome, so glad you loved it! Thank you so much for taking the time to read it and leave such a thoughtful review. You know how important those are…thank you again, love!
Don’t forget me when you famous and I’ll return the favor, ha! Have your latest novel and looking forward to a great read
Oh, Dannie, i think fame is a little ways off. LOL! Thank you so much for the support!
Congratulations on researching it, writing it, publishing it, and getting it into the top 100, Britt! You’re a star 😀
Phew! This writing thing’s a lot of work, isn’t it? : )
Thank you, love. *twinkle, twinkle*
Congrats on the new release Britt!
Thanks so much, Karin!
Wonderful that your book is off to such a good start.
It is very wonderful! I was confused when a couple of blogger friends brought it to my attention. I was like…who me? : )
Great news about the Amazon ranking! No wonder your editing team is so exhausted… all that hard work paid off!
It was my five minutes of fame…LOL! This editing team is something else. : )
I’m about halfway through and really enjoying the story and characters!
Yay! Glad you’re enjoying everything thus far. : )
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