With seventeen days left of my Kindle scout campaign, my book has 72 views and has spent 0 hours on the Hot & Trending list. Not really the response I’d hoped for, but also not altogether unexpected. My ability to promote through social networks is minimal given my limited presence. I’ve considered ramping up my social media posts, outlets, etc., but I don’t really have the time or dedication to make that work I’ve often seen it advised to stick to what you enjoy using. I’ve never been all that fond of putting my every little thought out there either. This blog is the closest I come and I am far less verbose than many blogs I read.
All this boils down to not having the media clout to really push my campaign. I could try to make up for my lack of exposure by repeatedly posting updates on my campaign, but as someone who has been on the receiving end of such things by my friends that option falls firmly in the No category. As a compromise I will only be posting a few updates and reminders. Better to have the book stand or fall on its own merits. At worst, I have a third novel 100% ready to publish. In the meantime, there are several promising books I’ve noticed through the Kindle Scout site. Once I have a bit of free time I plan to use my remaining two vote to help get someone else’s books published.