I wrote my book, “Selling the Truth: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business,” to share my message and mission with as many people as possible. Is it worth 20 bucks? Not YET…
Don’t get me wrong. I love my book. I’m super-proud of it. And the book you buy on Kindle, at .99 cents is the same content as the physical copy you can purchase on Barnes and Noble Press, at $19.99.* (If you’re in Iowa City, stop in at the famed Prairie Lights to buy a copy and support indie booksellers!)
To my patrons, those of you who have purchased the book previously and whose support I appreciate beyond words: You are simply ahead of the curve, early adopters getting in on the ground floor of a soon-to-be widely read author (and in-demand speaker). The item you hold in your hands will only increase in value (especially if you have a numbered ‘proof’ limited edition!).
And while getting my first royalty payment from B&N was deeply gratifying, I’ve had to decide whether to invest in a huge marketing push or just make the work readily to available to the people who will most benefit from it.
I wanted to set it up on the Nook at B&N, but that didn’t work out, so I’ve set it up on Amazon Kindle. In this instance, I don’t think we have to worry that we’re buying Bezos another yacht.
If you purchase the Kindle version and really, truly enjoy it, I’d be delighted if you would leave a review on the Amazon site!
Some bullet points with reasoning attached to them:
- The ideas expressed in the book are perfect for this moment in time. They really speak to where we are at as a society. Definitions of “truth in advertising” become complicated when “truth” is relative, right?
- There is a whole generation of entrepreneurs coming up who can benefit from my experience (read: mistakes) and successes (read: perseverance)!
- And ALL of us would do well to approach life with our sense of humor intact and in tune.
Because I write about the importance of third-party validation in the book, here’s what some very cool people have said:
TEASER: This is the Back Cover of my Book
*If you would like a personally inscribed physical copy of the book, those are $35 (shipping included), just DM me or drop “Inscribe” in the comments and I’ll hook you up!
Finally, I think the concept behind making something of value more valuable by lowering the barrier of entry is an interesting one. It’s something we will discuss at my upcoming event Earning Your Wealth-Respect with Humor & Humanity coming up on July 31st! I hope to see you there!
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