Recently someone on a Facebook page said something like, "Hey, anyone want to join in on a giveaway for one lucky reader?" Thus was "Fantasy Author's Team: Kindle Fire & $100 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway" created.
I think the good question is, "Why did Earl join?" And it's a good question. Mostly I spend my time standing against the wall, a slowly flatlining cola in my hand, watching everyone else dance.
But over the last few months, as I've begun to work harder at producing work, I've been watching podcasts on Youtube and following Facebook groups dedicated to authors working hard to produce some quality reads to share. (Well, to sell, but it's mostly the same thing.)
In this Fantasy Author's Team giveaway, each author ponied up a set amount and there were enough of them to cover the cost of the Kindle and the gift card. Actually, they did so well that there's a second place prize of a $50 Amazon Giftcard. (If you're interested in the rules or want to join in on the fun, click that link up above.)
What I'll get out of this giveaway is something that really can't be monetized. I'll get experience with giveaways and I am already meeting other authors. I've had a chance to read a few of their books being promoted as part of the giveaway. (They're listed on the contest/giveaway page if you would like to see them.)
So the upside is that a lot of good authors get their work some exposure to new readers. Authors make acquaintances with other authors. And one lucky reader gets a Kindle Fire chock full of really good books to read. Oh, and one sorta lucky reader gets a $50 Amazon Giftcard. (I just want to take a moment to point out that my book is $2.99, so you'd still have $47.01 to play with. Just saying.)
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