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Category Archives: Amazon
Amazon’s Best Books in 2012 – Mystery/Thrillers
I’m thrilled to see that The Beggar’s Opera is number 7 in the top ten Amazon’s best books for 2012, in the Mystery/Thriller category! Wow – that’s incredible! Thanks to the editors at Amazon for choosing my novel; so chuffed. … Continue reading
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From highs to lows: Amazon sales rankings
A lot of authors (including me) find it easy to get hung up on our Amazon ratings. We track them obsessively. It’s pretty addictive. As one New York Times article says, there ought to be a 12 step program. And when … Continue reading
Amazon’s Best Books for February
I’m pleased as punch to say that The Beggar’s Opera has been put on Amazon’s editors’ list of “Best Books for February.” According to their website, there are only five copies left in stock but more are coming. All of … Continue reading
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