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Top free and paid book promotions sites - are they really that good? A huge review of sites to advertise your novel

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I guess some people may relate to this scenario: you publish a book, then you sell absolutely nothing for the next few months, you get frustrated and you google: Best websites to promote your book And then you see huuuuge lists of book promo sites that tempt you with incredible promises. Since your budget is quite limited, you begin to wonder: Are these websites worth it?  And this is where I come with help. Here I compare the most popular book promo sites (I also added newsletter builders as a little bonus). Please note that all these promos were for 0.99$ book (except Best Book Monkey in the 5th category).   A few things about my books (to give you some background and context) my genre: adult dark military space opera, without romance. Maybe it's a bit niche but nothing too obscure. preferred audience: adult (25+), 60-70% men, English-speaking (I think B1 level is enough to understand my books). stats (book 1): Bloodstained Skies: The Core of Rage Reviews: 2-6, around 4.5 stars

Big scary Goodreads scammers - why you shouldn't trust paid "reviewers" from Goodreads

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Do you get tons of spam about book reviews too? Some "Mary", "Cheryl" and others began to spam my mailbox so I had a nice idea to have some fun in my boring life. Whenever they send me anyhitng, I just respond "yes but only if it's free." Usually they shut up, but I got this one day: Scary, right? Well, not exactly, because when I blocked the sender, I didn't get any new mails like this. How am I supposed to believe in their hacker skills if they can't ever spam me to death properly? Lol   This is their "website": https://cherylreviews65.wordpress.com

Crowdfunding - help me release a new book and get some benefits!

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I began to notice that my new book "Apex Predator", is going to be LONG. And long books need more editing, and more editing equals higher price so... Join me in my publishing journey and get some benefits: 2$ - 5$ - your (user)name will be listed at the end of the book 5$ - 8$ - you will get a free copy of  "Apex Predator" 8$ - 15$ - you will get a free copy of "Apex Predator" 2 weeks before the official release  over 15$ - I will draw/design a special dedication for you  the person with the highest donation will get a dedication on the 1st page Visit my Ko-Fi page and let's make it happen! Remember to fill the "name" box.   "Apex Predator" is a sequel of my previous book, "The Core of Rage"     After years of tension, war has finally come to the Union worlds. Hordes of rebels, seeking revenge for their lost worlds, ravage the Peripheral Zones. One of the leaders of the rebellion is Charon Antares. When another one

Interview on Writerful Books

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"Author Dagmar Rokita Discusses Her Books, Creativity, The Impact of AI, and Writing Process"  Read on Writerful Books      

A slice of cake with Dagmar Rokita

Clarie Buss posted an interview where I talk about my favourite cakes and writing. Read it HERE

New release - Bloodstained Skies: The Vanquisher of Kings I

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 I released a new short novel called "The Vanquisher of Kings I" After a bloody revolution, a royal warrior named Erilaz and his companions are exiled from their kingdom. They subsequently choose to hide on a distant planet, where they risk their lives every day. There are only three things that give him hope to carry on: his loyal friends, love for his land and the legend of a mysterious warrior and a clever strategist: The Chromed Emperor. One day he will return. Meanwhile, the king of his planet makes a single mistake that calls into question all his plans and hopes, leading him to become increasingly paranoid. His concerns are justified; however, there is a much worse danger than a band of local rebels.   " Furthermore, the focus on psychology and character development adds depth to the narrative, allowing readers to connect with the characters on an emotional level. The author's favorite excerpt showcases a pivotal moment where Erilaz and his com

Interview with me on AwesomeGang

Should you pay for reviews? What threats wait for new authors? Do I have any plans for future releases? Read Interview With Author Dagmar Rokita on AwesomeGang HERE