My husband couldn't understand what I was so worked up about. "You're not going to make any money off of that sale," he said. I had to explain that wasn't the point. The point was my book wasn't just sitting there with no bids. People actually wanted it. Two of them! Hee hee!
Ok, so it gets better. I noticed that the seller had the version that had mistakenly been printed with the wrong cover. So I sent her a little note through Ebay to let her know she had a limited edition and may want to advertise that to her bidders. She posted my email to her along with a nice little note about how much she liked the story and couldn't wait to read more of my titles.
I went back this morning to see how the bidding had gone. The book sold for over $21 dollars plus shipping. (It's only $12.59 on Amazon and qualifies for free shipping.) There had been 12 bids and eight different bidders.
What a stroke to my ego! I realize some people will collect misprinted books just for the possible collector's value and most of these bidders have never heard of me...but still the whole thing put a big cheesy grin on my face. My book was on Ebay. It sold for a very good price. And somehow this seems like a bigger milestone than when I received my first royalty check. It's strange how the writer's mind works isn't it. Or maybe it's just my mind that works that way. :)
Hope everybody's having a great day!
And if you know any older teen readers who enjoy a sweet love story, please tell them to check out The Water Bearer by Wendi Christner. I want to get the word out to the younger market about this book. I think they'll really connect with it.
Wendi Darlin
www.wendidarlin.com
18 comments:
That is SO cool!
Thanks, Jambrea. I'm a total dork. But I think it's cool too. :)
Wendi Darlin
congrats on being on ebay...and selling for so much...
Thanks, Savannah. :)
Wendi, wow hon that rocks. You must have been grining from ear to ear.
Thanks, Deb! I still am! LOL!
Wendi Darlin
It's true that authors don't get paid for sales on ebay of course but maybe the non-winning bidders will go to Amazon.com and purchase the book now.
Carpe Noctem,
Des
Desirée Lee
Putting the Romance Back in Necromancy
http://www.desireelee.com
des@desireelee.com
Very true, Des. :) Hopefully one or two of them will do that.
Wendi Darlin
Fantastic post Wendi!
Wow, what a great thing...your book going on ebay at such a high price. Congrats...maybe you should list a few more books with lipstick kisses and mebbe some undies....oh, did I say that?
AJ
AJ, I'm always open to marketing ideas. LOL! Thanks. :)
Wendi Darlin
Wendi, how cool is that!? Thanks for sharing--that must be such a thrill! :) Keep on writing! ;)
Thanks, flchen1! It really is a thrill, and I'm busy typing away on a new book I just started today. Maybe it'll end up on Ebay someday too. :)
Wendi Darlin
Wow! That seller was extrememly lucky you happend along. The sale of that book probably doubled with your email. Wish I could have people do that for some of my auctions. lol
LOL! Me and you both! :)
Wendi Darlin
I know that just made your whole week! Everyone needs their ego stroked now and again. Go ahead and bask in it! LOL
Deidre
deidre_durance@hotmail.com
Thanks, Deidre. :) I did need a little ego stroke this week. I was trying to finish a book that was giving me fits and having a doubt or two. LOL!
BTW, I did finish the book. Yay!!!
Wendi Darlin
WAY COOOOOOL for you. How exciting is that. True you don't get any royalties, but still, you're getting out there and that can bring all of them back to buy more books from you.
Hugs
Thanks, Daun Ann. :) I'm thrilled by the whole thing. :)
Wendi Darlin
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