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An AMAZING Way To Support An Author You Know
I am so used to hearing about the challenges that authors (and my customers) have in promoting their books, I have become quite jaded.
The fact is that even asking your MOM or your “best” friend to write a review may be met with ridicule and rejection. I’ve BEEN there and know how much it hurts.
So when I was approached to help GIVE AWAY two children’s paperback books … I’ll admit that I was suspicious.
“What scam was this person trying to snag me into?”
So I was careful and cautious and finally decided to go ahead. I sent out an email asking my customers if anyone wanted a free … no strings attached book for their kids or grand children. Was I surprised by the low number of responses? A little, but apparently I am not the ONLY skeptic in this scam filled world.
But I found two perfect people … who wanted the book for the kidlings in their lives and who agreed to do a review.
NOTE: my request to consider writing a review was MY request. The angel giving the books away did not stipulate a review as a requirement. The giveaway really was — NO strings attached.
Then I asked the giver of the books … if she was the author … and why she was doing this.
