Self-Published Novel Sneaks Onto NYT eBook Bestseller List
Even though the New York Times indicated it would not count self-published books on its new ebook bestseller lists, one has made it to the top.
Not surprisingly, it’s a book that costs just 99 cents, which might have a lot to do with the high sales. I admit I’m often persuaded to buy an ebook that looks interesting at that price point. Nancy Johnson’s Her Last Letter is Number 31 on the “also selling” list of fiction ebooks.
Publishers Weekly quotes Johnson as saying, “After I wrote my first novel, I was able to find a great New York literary agent, and I was thrilled. At the time, I thought I had it made. But though several big publishers took interest, nothing came of it, and my book never sold…. In the end, I formed my own publishing company. It was the best thing I could have done.”
Check out the list here: NYT list. All this goes to show that, while ebooks are making a mark on the publishing industry, no one knows which box to put them in or how they will surprise us next!
ALSO PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT…
…to vote in the final round of the Writing With the Stars contest. I am elated to be one of the last three contestants standing.
Voting runs until Sunday, Feb. 28, 2011.
Whoever wins this round – by drawing the most online votes – wins a BOOK CONTRACT with Kensington Brava! It’s been a long road. This contest began with submission back in July 2010. We had to squeak through four other rounds of voting to make it to this deciding vote.
This time the Best Love Scene is judged. Be forewarned that it is a little spicy. Still, I hope you will take a minute to check it out. Voting is super quick and easy. CLICK HERE NOW TO VOTE. Thanks for your support!
I voted. Amazing scene. Good luck :)