As a lot of people know, the second Wednesday after a book's release
is when an author can get their sales numbers via Bookscan, as well
as find out whether the Bestseller Lists have smiled upon him/her.
So, what's the news on AT GRAVE'S END?
Bookscan reported a 25% increase in sales as compared to my last book
(and can I just say, in this shitty economy, with the book releasing
right after the holidays when I know me and everyone else was
broke...25% increase?? Readers, you RULE!)
And the bestseller lists:
# 51 on the USA Today bestseller list
# 11 on the New York Times bestseller list
I'll say it again - readers, YOU RULE!! I completely did not expect
the increase in sales, and as far as the bestseller lists, there were
a lot of amazing books released at the same time as mine, not to
mention the mega-bestsellers that've been on the lists for months.
Even my publisher wasn't sure my third book would hit in this market,
so for it hit so high made them - and me - overjoyed.
In fact, my editor told me that AT GRAVE'S END is already going into
its second printing just ten days after its release. I about fell on
the floor at that news.
So, in the next several days, look for Instant Winner giveaways of AT
GRAVE'S END on my blogs to celebrate.
Once again, readers, THANK YOU.
Jeaniene Frost