BOOK MARKETING: “Kindle Scout - How Does It Work?” by Lorilyn Roberts

I am trying something new – Kindle Scout. Kindle Scout is Amazon’s way of discovering unpublished books that might be the next bestseller—after all, they are the greatest advertisers in the world and they sell millions of books each year.

The good thing about Kindle Scout is you can still submit your book to a traditional publisher or self-publish. The contract is only for eBooks and audiobooks, so it doesn’t affect the print copy. Your book must be categorized as literature, romance, science fiction, fantasy, suspense, mystery, or thriller.

What attracted me to try Kindle Scout is they guarantee $25,000 in royalties for the first five years, or you can terminate your contract. Here is the link for more details: https://kindlescout.amazon.com/about

Out of the thousands of books submitted, Kindle Scout has published less than two hundred. I have submitted my book and am waiting to see what happens. 

I would encourage new authors to study all the books submitted on the site at the moment (there aren’t that many). You can learn a lot by being observant. Check out the book covers, the one-line blurbs, the descriptions, and the first five thousand words. See what works and work doesn’t. See what’s in the “hot and trending” category. I believe it’s very important to know your competition. What are readers buying? What do people want to read?

As Christian, we have a tougher road because our books should meet a higher standard, always remembering we write for an audience of one. One of the biggest challenges is not to get discouraged. As Christian authors, we can be a great encouragement in sharing and building each other up—for God’s glory.

So, as I pen these words, I hope you will take a look at my book on the Kindle Scout site. Let me know what you think. Lisa Vento, who was recommended to me by Jerry Jenkins, designed the cover. Her website is LisaVento.com

You can find my book Seventh Dimension - The City: A Young Adult Fantasy at this link: https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/32QVYN5NXBDOK#authorBio

Right now, Seventh Dimension - The City, A Young Adult Fantasy is trending in the "hot" category on Kindle Scout, so thanks to everyone who has nominated my book.

BOOK REVIEW OF SEVENTH DIMENSION - THE KING: A YOUNG ADULT FANTASY “Journey to Jesus,” Five Stars from Amazon Reviewer Eishinas

ByEishinason July 10, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

All readers who pick up Author Lorilyn Roberts’ Seventh Dimension- The King are sure to take an interestingly engaging life journey of Daniel - a seventeen-year-old Jewish boy who doesn't keep faith in God and Jewish beliefs. After witnessing the war and its suffering victims, one fine day Daniel's life gets a new dimension when he finds himself transported through time from Israel to the Roman ruling era.

The King unfolds itself into a captivating read with the perfect blend of fantasy, religion, and drama to be explored by Daniel in a whole new Seventh Dimension.

Author Lorilyn Roberts has done a wonderful job of depicting a realistic picture of times in the book be it the war struck Israel or be it the times of the Roman rule and their lifestyle making it easy for her readers to have a perfect imaginary visual of the adventures of Daniel's life.

I would highly recommend this absolutely interesting book to people of all ages and esp. to those with an interest in religion or historic reading. For sure this book is to keep its readers engaged till the very last page, providing them with a whole new and strong storyline in the genre of fantasy. It's a must-read!!

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BOOK REVIEW: “Seventh Dimension - The King: A Young Adult Fantasy,” Five Stars from Readers’ Favorite Book Reviewer Jennifer Hansen

Seventh Dimension - The King is simply put, one of the best, most creative books I have ever read in any genre of literature. I read from cover to cover in one sitting..that is how spectacular and all-encompassing this book is!! I simply could not put it down!

There are so many elements of the story that I loved that I am not sure where to begin! The character development was extraordinary! I felt like I knew both Shale and Daniel and I saw myself in their struggles and their achievements! I LOVED the animals as well and how intertwined they became throughout the story.

I also was so impressed by the vivid imagery that Roberts created! I could see everything so clearly as I read through the story which just added another layer of excellence and depth to the tale. 

While I loved all of the aforementioned aspects of The King, what was most important to me was the development of their individual spiritual journeys. This is what makes this so much more than a great story...there is something that everyone will find that they can relate to in their own relationship with God. 

I am sure I am not the only one who would like to have met Jesus 2000 years ago...the mastery and God-given talent that has been written in these pages has allowed me to do that....I absolutely loved this book and I hope that everyone who reads it will be blessed by the story as I have been! This is not just a story ....it's an adventure and experience I won't soon forget!

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The next book in the Seventh Dimension Series will be published on July 24. Here is the back cover blurb: 

The Seventh Dimension Award-Winning Series continues in Seventh Dimension - The Castle. Daniel is haunted by a recurring dream of his missing father in a mysterious castle. When he is captured by the Romans and finds asylum in the Temple, he discovers a sealed scroll that reveals his future concerning a wager between good and evil. But the stakes are raised when the 17-year-old witnesses the trial and crucifixion of Yeshua. The convergence of time with supernatural events creates a suspenseful ending and the prelude to the fourth book in the Seventh Dimension Series, The City. 

 You can order your copy and have it automatically delivered to your Kindle