tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post7663865229998575846..comments2024-03-18T06:16:18.802-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Guest Post by Joe FlynnJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-43589157997291303272013-07-25T17:53:02.381-05:002013-07-25T17:53:02.381-05:00Hi Joe
Thanks for your great blog post. Now that y...Hi Joe<br />Thanks for your great blog post. Now that your kdp free period has ended are you able to share the results of it? How many free downloads? How did it affect the sales of your other books? Have you noticed a spike in the sales of the president's henchmen since the free period ended ? Thanks very much SVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-27441546289023208002013-07-24T00:15:09.051-05:002013-07-24T00:15:09.051-05:00http://thisishowiseeitbw.blogspot.ca/http://thisishowiseeitbw.blogspot.ca/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-5532262800909790952013-07-22T09:44:35.015-05:002013-07-22T09:44:35.015-05:00Just downloaded HENCHMAN. Happy to support a fell...Just downloaded HENCHMAN. Happy to support a fellow Rambler! Campion or Mertz? :-)Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-37018147405498976062013-07-20T14:29:07.042-05:002013-07-20T14:29:07.042-05:00I was fortunate enough to meet a member of the 26t...I was fortunate enough to meet a member of the 26th Infantry, Tropic Lightning, who fought in Vietnam and had gone into the tunnels. We talked and he showed me copies of photos he'd taken over there. More than anyone else, he was responsible for the realistic elements of the book.<br /><br />Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-2647504362198449342013-07-20T14:22:43.848-05:002013-07-20T14:22:43.848-05:00Joe, Whatever you used for research, or if you jus...Joe, Whatever you used for research, or if you just used your imagination, the scenes in the tunnels were nail-biters. I felt like I was down there. The emotional sucker-punch of the story was icing on the cake. Seriously, that has to be one of my top ten favorite books, ever. And now I know why I never saw your other books! I look forward to catching up.<br /><br />You captured the union conflict well, too. My grandfather was a copper miner in Montana, and he participated in many "discussions" with the company, where baseball bats and dynamite were common tools of persuasion.Brian Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233187184688491057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-53165232161855182262013-07-20T11:08:50.682-05:002013-07-20T11:08:50.682-05:00Venkatesh, Brian and David: Thanks.
Digger is one...Venkatesh, Brian and David: Thanks.<br /><br />Digger is one of my early novels. I got the idea in L.A. I used "The Tunnels of Cu-Chi" as a reference book. I tried to borrow it from the Beverly Hills Public Library. (They let L.A. residents use the library at the time.) But their copy was missing.<br /><br />This was right around the time that L.A. Times reporter Michael Connelly was writing an early Harry Bosch novel; Bosch was a former tunnel rat.<br /><br />I've always wondered if Connelly was the guy who had the BHPL copy of the book.Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87157175322117733062013-07-20T10:53:29.281-05:002013-07-20T10:53:29.281-05:00Download Turbo Movie
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I grew up on Vietnam vet stories and there's too few these days. This plot reminds me of the 70's action movie "Search and Destroy".<br /><br />All the best to J. Flynn.<br /><br /> David L. Shutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357694121376734716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-7574307988011825152013-07-20T02:27:04.506-05:002013-07-20T02:27:04.506-05:00If anybody hasn't read DIGGER, drop what you&#...If anybody hasn't read DIGGER, drop what you're doing and go and get it. I bought that book when it came out, and took it with me to the office during the days when I worked the graveyard shift and had a ton of downtime. Let's just say that I wound up spending a few extra hours finishing my tasks *after* my shift because I'd spent most of the night reading DIGGER. I could not put that book down, and there are still parts of it that I remember to this day. I can't say that about all of the books I read.<br /><br />When you finish it, you'll never look at lighting candles in church the same way again.Brian Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233187184688491057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-8037610856285428712013-07-20T02:08:31.824-05:002013-07-20T02:08:31.824-05:00Joe, I just downloaded The President's Henchma...Joe, I just downloaded The President's Henchman. I usually take my time, but I will read it and I will post a review. Venkatesh Iyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-28914625177680278062013-07-19T23:40:42.960-05:002013-07-19T23:40:42.960-05:00Melody and Alistair: Thanks. Hanging in there is a...Melody and Alistair: Thanks. Hanging in there is a lot easier when you have a wife who believes in you — and likes your writing — and you love what you're doing.Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11612565100526149792013-07-19T21:14:03.078-05:002013-07-19T21:14:03.078-05:00I've developed a wee backlog, but thanks for t...I've developed a wee backlog, but thanks for the free ebook. Looking forward to trying it out.<br /><br />Also, congrats on the success. Sounds like you've persevered through some challenging times and made it through okay. :)Alistair McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549555602692910018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13605915496954141682013-07-19T20:42:20.440-05:002013-07-19T20:42:20.440-05:00Thanks, Joe and Joe, for an honest look inside the...Thanks, Joe and Joe, for an honest look inside the publishing industry. I know all experiences aren't negative...but I also know they're not all positive, now, thanks to y'all.<br /><br />I downloaded THE PRESIDENT'S HENCHMEN. Smart entertainment...looks good! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-70528021605295576862013-07-19T16:08:40.371-05:002013-07-19T16:08:40.371-05:00Alan and shantnu: Thanks.
Working with trad publi...Alan and shantnu: Thanks.<br /><br />Working with trad publishers renewed my interest in studying self-defense.Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-79178935933871581312013-07-19T14:57:39.408-05:002013-07-19T14:57:39.408-05:00I LOVE the Thin Man movies! Have the entire collec...I LOVE the Thin Man movies! Have the entire collection. :-)<br /><br />Sounds like the book is going to be fun.Nancy Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214579721075450777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-73624273098785866812013-07-19T14:50:45.189-05:002013-07-19T14:50:45.189-05:00The book sounds interesting. I have downloaded a c...The book sounds interesting. I have downloaded a copy, and look forward to reading it.shantnuhttp://shantnutiwari.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-4524868775003345342013-07-19T14:30:15.089-05:002013-07-19T14:30:15.089-05:00Congrats to you Mr. Flynn! Downloading myself and ...Congrats to you Mr. Flynn! Downloading myself and sharing the link with my mom, who loves that sort of story.<br /><br />Relating to Joe K's comment about the many ways authors get screwed by traditional publishers, it seems to me that the one commonality of those who make it past their personal list of woes is perseverance. Those who have the patience and gumption to stick with it long enough find a way to ultimately make it work for them.Alan Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003811594552160836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89409679558724697772013-07-19T14:14:10.900-05:002013-07-19T14:14:10.900-05:00Thanks. I see my McGill series as Nick and Nora Ch...Thanks. I see my McGill series as Nick and Nora Charles meet the West Wing.Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-581819514609479152013-07-19T14:03:49.799-05:002013-07-19T14:03:49.799-05:00@Joe Flynn - I like the humor part. Very much. :-)...@Joe Flynn - I like the humor part. Very much. :-)Nancy Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214579721075450777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-79276615260878756982013-07-19T12:18:02.826-05:002013-07-19T12:18:02.826-05:00Nancy and Kevin: Thanks for the kind words. My tak...Nancy and Kevin: Thanks for the kind words. My take on the political thriller genre is a bit different from other titles in the genre. At least that's what people tell me. Less angst, more humor and characters that grow on (some) people.<br /><br />Good luck on your new book, Kevin.Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-26046079498034654212013-07-19T11:30:28.528-05:002013-07-19T11:30:28.528-05:00Awesome post Joe. I'm glad to hear of your suc...Awesome post Joe. I'm glad to hear of your success. I'm only on my second book (to be launched in 3 weeks!) so your story is quite encouraging.Krileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077299876012365866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-7413582793022302572013-07-19T10:34:32.778-05:002013-07-19T10:34:32.778-05:00I don't usually go in for political thrillers,...I don't usually go in for political thrillers, but I'm kind of in between on my usual reading genres (fantasy, mystery), so I just d/l The President's Henchman. :-)<br /><br />I asked Jude Hardin when he was running that free copy thing for Colt, and I bought the next in that series, so if I'm entertained enough (which I probably will), I'll probably buy the next in the series.<br /><br />Ah, so much to read, so little time!<br /><br />Congrats, Joe F., and continued success. :-)Nancy Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214579721075450777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65924625687218136262013-07-19T09:59:20.540-05:002013-07-19T09:59:20.540-05:00Putting a new title up on Amazon is my favorite bu...Putting a new title up on Amazon is my favorite buzz these days. My wife and I pop the cork on a bottle of champagne (domestic for the time being) each time we see a new book sell its first copy.<br /><br />The idea Joe suggested of using BookBub to promote a free copy giveaway is a good one. Doing so provides a writer with his/her target audience, something we always looked for in the ad biz.<br /><br />Yesterday, on the first day of our promo for "The President's Henchman," we got 40K downloads. That's a heck of an introduction to new readers for the rest of the books in the series, and we have four more days to go.<br /><br />Writing my novels has always been its own reward, but when you can make readers happy and earn a living, too, it's something to be thankful for every day.<br /><br />Joe Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862186143599173970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-153731901053024942013-07-19T09:41:39.136-05:002013-07-19T09:41:39.136-05:00*"there it is again"*"there it is again"Nick Stephensonhttp://www.noorosha.com/booksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-59308958160035524812013-07-19T09:38:20.675-05:002013-07-19T09:38:20.675-05:00nice post both Joes - it must have been quite a bu...nice post both Joes - it must have been quite a buzz to get those 21 titles up and running, and know that you had full control. <br /><br />I'm only 2 books in, and each time I look at my bookshelf I get that little tingle<br /><br />there is it again.<br /><br />-Nick Nick Stephensonhttp://www.noorosha.com/booksnoreply@blogger.com