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Amazon.com, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Christmas, iBook, KDP Select, Kobo, Mother, Self-publishing, Smashword, Valley Walker
The KDP Select option for my debut novel, The Valley Walker, expired yesterday. This means the book is now available at Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo Books.
Smashwords is still reviewing it for the Premium Catalogue, but when they finish it will be available as an iBook. I could have waited until it was in iBook form for this announcement, but I wanted to do it today.
You see, today would be my Mom’s birthday. She was named Carol because she was born so close to Christmas. I was never really a momma’s boy, but she had such an impact on my life that I did a post about her here.
It’s hard to say what Mom would have thought of all this… she was a complex woman… but I wanted to do it this way, and it’s done.
Happy birthday, Mom.
Oh yeah, there’s another reason I wanted to get this out. For anyone who happens to stumble on this post, The Valley Walker will be free until Christmas at Smashwords .
Just use this coupon number RE38Y. It’s not case-sensitive, they tell me, but you can just copy and paste it to make things easier.
Ho Ho Ho.
It’s coffee time.
T. W. Dittmer 
What a beautiful gesture, Tim…I’m sure your mom would be pleased as punch, God rest her soul. Congrats, brother…it’s a bit late in the day today, but trust me, tomorrow the clarion call will go out 🙂
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Thanks, Thomas. You’re a good man.
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I think you made the right move, branching out, Tim. And I’m really enjoying the book so far! My word, you know how to write. And drive someone crazy with the suspense…
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I’m not sure about the branching out, but time will tell.
Sure hope you enjoy the book. If you have problems with it, let me know.
And yeah, I like to yank people around a little. 😉
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I think, in regards to branching out, it’s a loss in teh short-term, but plants the roots for the long-term.
I’ve had four sales on Barnes and Noble, three on Smashwords, and one on iTunes. Those are very small, obviously, but they get me started on the algorithms — and it takes quite a well, even once you’re approved for premium, for all the works to show up. (When they first show up, the book’s cover won’t even be there; it’ll be empty; and then the author info takes awhile to come up.)
BUT, I still think the Nook is selling WAY better than most think, and it’s a great place to get your book and get rolling on the reviews and algorithm formulas.
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Yes, bring on the coffee. Well done again, Tim.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on A Western Buddhist's Travels and commented:
My friend and fellow blogger has aChristmas present for all who read his post from 18 December, so I figured I would recommend you check it out. I reviewed his book The Valley Waker here a while ago.
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Merry Christmas from you, to me. I just downloaded it! Thank you Tim. Merry Christmas to you. And, you mom was a stunner. Now I know where you got your good looks.
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I am reading this one right now. I am really enjoying it!
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Hope you like it, Erik.
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What a nice day to choose for your entry into other stores. Your mother would be very proud, I’m sure. It’s what mothers do when we accomplish wonderful things, and writing and publishing a book is pretty wonderful. … For anyone stopping by who reads comments – I read Tim’s book, and it was an amazing story. It’s been a few months, but I still think about the characters from time to time. I read books more than once, and this book will definitely entertain me again one day.
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Thanks, Maddie. It’s good to hear from you again.
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Reblogged this on Superphoenix.
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Like Maddie I still think about your book – loved it.
And especially love the birthday honour to your Mum 🙂 x
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There can be no greater compliment than hearing that your work has lingered on someone’s mind.
My mom? I miss her.
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And so she lingers on yours 🙂
It’s a roundabout…
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Touche.
The wheel turns. 🙂
And you know what? I’m pretty happy with that right now.
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That’s a wonderful thing
See, when I read your last comment it all pointed to your mother to me! And you didn’t even know it 🙂
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Reblogged this on bodhisattvaintraining and commented:
TW Dittmer’s book ‘The Valley Walker’ free for Christmas? Too good to pass up – I loved it…but then I think you should pay for it 😉
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Perfect timing! I’m including your lovely book in my post this Friday. I’ll add your promo in there, too.
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Hey Britt. Always good to hear from you.
Did I do something right?
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LOL! You’re always doing something right.
I’m just joining in the e-book vs. print book discussion and mentioned a couple of indie books I’m excited to read…yours is on my list and in the post. : )
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🙂
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Congrats on the new venues! You should write a post about your KDP experience. It would be informative for those of us who were too timid to venture into it!
This is a lovely gesture to your mother. Thank you for the book! I just downloaded a copy and look forward to reading it. 🙂
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It contains violence and coarse language, Zen. I should put some kind of warning on it… rate it “R” or something.
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I’ll tread with caution (and an open mind)! 😉
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How exciting! I just downloaded it. What a wonderful Christmas gift! *hugs* I’ll let you know what I think of it as soon as I finish! 😀
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Thanks! Looking forward to your feedback.
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