I found out over the weekend that my planned 1 day book blitz had fallen through. I sulked for a bit (a few days if I’m truthful), drunk some wine, contemplated giving up, and then today I had a breakthrough – why not arrange my own mini tour. With indie publishing anything is possible, isn’t it?
I know it won’t have the reach of a properly organised tour, but I’m hoping all you lovely bloggers and retweeters will help me spread the word.
The plan (which I am making up as I go along) is to have a week where people agree to post their reviews of Visions of Zarua.
I’m looking for – book reviewers, book bloggers and readers who enjoy fantasy and would be willing to offer their time reading my debut book.
I’m offering – a free ebook of Visions of Zarua and my eternal gratitude.
In exchange for – an honest review on your blog, Amazon, Goodreads etc. I’d also be happy to take part in interviews, Q&A sessions, guest posts etc. If you haven’t time to review the book, maybe you might consider one of these alternatives.
Time scale – I was thinking of 5 weeks time w/c 27th June. I know that’s short notice but I am an impatient sort of person and I hate sitting around waiting for things to happen. If that date doesn’t work for you, but you are willing to help me out then please still get in touch.
What I hope to achieve – I’m hoping to drum up some interest in my book and I think the best way to achieve that is with reviews. Blitzing the internet with reviews over a set week will hopefully spread the reach and persuade people that it’s worth taking a chance on Visions of Zarua.
I may get no response from this request, or maybe I’ll be inundated with replies, who knows. All I can do is take a chance, as with every aspect of self publishing.
Even if you haven’t time to get involved, I still appreciate any retweets and reposts you are able to do over the coming weeks.
Please leave any comments below, or use the contact form on the website to email me. Thanks for reading.
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Here’s what others have been saying about Visions of Zarua on Amazon and Goodreads.
‘It’s so lovely to read a book that is a stand alone completed tapestry… I definitely recommend you give this book a try as it’s a real all in-one fantastical adventure story.’
‘Wonderful fantasy meets mystery!’
‘Dark sorcery with slithering secrets… Visions of Zarua casts a shadow of excitement giving the fantasy genre a nice little jolt.’
‘Thrilling and dark fantasy novel… from the very first chapter I was hooked. Overall I just love this book… I can’t wait to read more of the author’s work’
‘Enjoyable read with a hint of classic “who dunnit”…’
‘A brilliant read… would recommend to anyone who likes murder, mystery and of course fantasy’
‘The perfect amount of epicness… one of those fantasy books that can please any reader’
‘If you want a great book that takes you away from the monotony of daily life, then this is the book for you’
‘Gripping, well written story…the intertwined stories kept me gripped until the end. I recommend, even if you’re not a fantasy fan!’
‘…putting this book down, because of the non-reader-friendly-world I live in, made me unhappy. Mrs Rogerson deserves standing ovation for her debut novel… I will applaud with pride and appreciation. Visions of Zarua was simply a story that I love.’
Two wizards, 350 years apart. Together they must save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past.
An ancient darkness haunts the realm of Paltria. Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master Kalesh dies in mysterious circumstances, the Royal Order of Wizards refuses to investigate. Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer. The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects and creatures conjured by blood magic. But he is guided by a connection with a wizard from centuries ago – a wizard whose history holds the key to the horror at the heart of the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions in time to save the Paltrian people from the dark menace of Zarua’s past?
Links to recent reviews can be found on the Visions of Zarua page
I’m up for it send me a mobi, I’ll book June 28th for my blog spot if I may?
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That would be wonderful, thank you. I’ll get the book over to you asap.
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Hi, I won’t have time to read your book before the date your hoping to start your plan, I’ve got a few books to read and 2 in particular are also coming out that I’ve been looking forward to for ages and are hefty tomes but if you think my blog is good enough then I’d be happy to host a interview or guest post if you want. 🙂
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Thanks for the offer. I would love to appear on your site for an interview or guest post. As this is a spur of the moment idea, I haven’t thought about what I’ll say. If you have any ideas let me know, otherwise maybe we can speak in a few days and work something out. Thanks again.
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No ideas at the moment, sorry. 😦 I haven’t hosted any guest posts before and the only interview I hosted came with the questions already answered though I am hopefully going to host a interview with an author from Titan soon, well probably when their book is released, as I sent my questions off yesterday.
Speak in a few days is fine with me, it’s your idea and I’ll be happy to do whatever you prefer or think is best. 🙂
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Thank you. I’ll be in touch.
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I did wonder if you would consider running an extract of Visions of Zarua and maybe I could say a view words about it in a guest post.
It’s fine if you would prefer something else. I’d like to schedule you for Friday 1st July if that’s ok.
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Any fantasy readers/reviewers out there who can help?
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Thanks for sharing.
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My review list is full for a while but I can do a promo post for you if that helps.
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That will be great, thank you.
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Ok, when you’re ready, let me know your preferred date and what you’d like included, besides book blurb and author info. 🙂
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We could say Monday 27th June to start things off and I’ll let you know about the rest. Thank you.
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Ok, I’ll make a note.
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Hi Suzanne–I could probably review as well. Please send mobi file.
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Wonderful, thank you.
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Don’t think I’d be able to read and review in that time frame, but could also offer a promo post – just let me know.
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I knew the time scale would be tight. Thanks very much for the offer, I would be very grateful if you could run a promo post. I’ll be in touch.
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Could we schedule the promo for Saturday 2nd July?
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I can’t fit another book into my reading schedule, but I’d love to feature your book on my INDIE WEDNESDAY with a guest post. We could even do a giveaway of an ebook if you’d like. As for any ideas about the guest post, I’m someone who loves to read about the world where the story takes place or how the idea for the novel slowly evolved into the novel you have written. But those are merely suggestion. Whatever you’d be willing to share with my readers would be great. 🙂
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I’ve followed your blog for the last 6 months and enjoyed your reviews. I would be proud to see my book featured on your Indie Wednesday slot. Is Weds 29th June free? Thanks for the suggestions, and I’m happy with the giveaway idea. I’ll be in touch soon.
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I’ve saved the day for you. 🙂
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Thanks.
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I’ve already read it and reviewed on Amazon (with five stars, obviously!) but would be happy to post on Barbed Words, with an interview or whatever you like 🙂
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Thank you. That will be great.
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Perfect timing! I’m off work for the summer starting next week and would love to participate in your tour.
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That’s brilliant, thank you. Just let me know how you would like to be involved; review, interview, promo post that sort of thing. I’m grateful for your help.
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I will definitely review. I’ve been thinking about adding author interviews to my blog so I will consider it. I also post all my reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and Tumblr.
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Thanks. I’d like to send you the mobi file for review, but I’m struggling to find your email address. I’ve used the contact form on your website.
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I’d be very happy to help if there’s still room/if you still need, whether with a review or anything else you might want 🙂 Just let me know! And best of luck to you!
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Thank you. I would love you to review my book. I’m happy to do an interview or something as well if you have any questions to send me. I can send you a mobi of the book tomorrow. Is your email easy to find on your website?
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Oh wonderful! I’ll do a review with an interview then 🙂 I’m not sure if my email’s easy to find. If not it’s faithrivens.writer@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read it 🙂
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Thank you. I sent you the mobi file this morning. Can I book your review and interview in for Thurs 30th June?
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Yes! Perfect ❤
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Thank you.
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we would love to review “Visions of Zarua” and take part in a book tour…
a PDF file please, to jenanita01@btinternet.com. Let me know the date when you have the week organised..
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Wonderful, thank you. I will send over the file shortly. Thurs 7th July would be a great day to post your review if that fits with you?
(and thanks for reblogging)
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Perfect…
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Wow, how exciting! I can’t offer myself as a reviewer because I am busy with my own workload at the moment, but I am happy to promote you on my blogs. Feel free to send over a guest blog post/press release/excerpt to spiritsistersinfo@gmail.com along with your preferred feature dates, and I will get it scheduled.
Also, I have nominated you for a Liebster Award because I was so impressed with your blog during the #AtoZChallenge 🙂 https://spookymrsgreen.com/2016/05/25/liebster-award-2016/
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Friday 8th July would be great for being featured. I’ll get something put together soon. And thanks for the Liebster Award nomination. Looks like lots of fun.
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I’m new to doing anything other than reviewing on my blog but let me think about it and I’ll get back to you. Your book was really great, one of my favourites and I’d like to help in any way I can :).
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Thank you, I appreciate that. I still like reading your review and picking out lines of it to share with others! Maybe you could repost the review or something. It would be great to have you involved.
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The fact you use any lines from my review really makes me smile, I actually always amazed when somebody likes my reviews, even after all this time and support from you and others :). Thank you and yes I can repost your review and advertise your book a bit :). I’ll finalise more with you later but let me know if your date for your tour changes (I’m sometimes a few days behind in reading posts).
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Hi Suzanne! I know I’m a little late to the party on this post, but I just wanted to say I already have a copy, I just haven’t read it yet, but when I have I’ll be happy to leave a review 🙂 Just let me know the week you’re planning to ‘blitz’ and I’ll try and time it with that.
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Brilliant, Helen. The blog tour is running from 27th June for about two weeks. It would be wonderful if you could post your review anytime in those 2 weeks. Thanks very much.
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Lovely! Will start reading 🙂 Reviews are just so valuable, aren’t they?
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Thank you. I never really thought much about reviews or reviewing before I self published. Now it’s bit of an obsession.
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Yes, I’m starting to write more reviews than I ever did before – I just hadn’t realised how important they were for other writers. Like you, I hadn’t really thought much about it.
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