UK Amazon Kindle Forum discussion

Delighted to be doing this: This is my debut fiction novel, currently available only as an ebook ($2.99; Kindle Select) - print version TBA next year.



The Governess is a 'Shane'-like woman (minus the brass tacks) who changes the lives of a family and then moves on. It's inspirational historical fiction, dealing with disillusionment, depression, alcohol abuse and lack of justice and purpose - if that sounds like up your alley, check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MF8BJQE

Btw, the response has been phenomenal, considering that it was released almost as an after-thought - with just a click on an Apple MAC and all promotion, requests for reviews, paid adverts, etc. were done later.

Well, let me tell you that 700 free downloads in a 2-day period and almost a 100 copies in first 3-months for an unknown author (with a difficult-to-pronounce name) in a totally new environment / market is a good confidence-booster and source of pride.

I hope you get to see that too, once you've read it. Reviews are mixed, like all genuine newbies encounter!

Some of the best lines from the book are here:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quot...

I work as a current affairs producer in Pakistan and have been published on a freelance basis by all leading English-language newspaper and magazine publications for 10 years now. A number of my well-researched news pieces are on Scribd:
https://www.scribd.com/noorilhuda

I see myself taking forward both sides of the narrative (fiction and non-fictional work). Both are equally important to me and give meaning to my life.

Thanks for the opportunity. Tc.

P.S. my last visit to UK was in 2005 when I did my Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Thomson Foundation Wales UK - full of fantastic places!

Welcome, Noorilhuda. Lovely to meet you and hear about your experiences.

Kath wrote: "Welcome, Noorilhuda. Lovely to meet you and hear about your experiences."

Thanks Kath M.

Wanted to throw an update this way: E-novel will be $0.99 for one whole week starting from 12th Jan. (Monday) to 18th Jan. (Sunday) on Amazon.com.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE

Get your kindle ready!

Here's to a happy thoughtful reading experience!

Promo photo @ https://www.goodreads.com/photo/work/...

Editorial Reviews of 'The Governess ' :

"This book is not a short, easy read, but it is well-worth your time. You will find the story to be captivating, in spite of its simplicity. You will cry with the characters, learn about human nature, and speculate on the meaning of life.....This is an excellent book!" - David Burnett, Kindle Book Review


"A page turner! Transports you instantly to other worlds. Strong characterization and good writing." - Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar, Author of 'Reading and Writing with Multicultural Literature'


"This isn't a romance novel. It's an exploration of some very real, very difficult social situations and weaves several subplots into the main one that follows Jane on her road to redemption and self actualization......It's designed to be thought about, internalized and talked about.....A lot to take on in a single story, but I think it is done very well. A wonderful story." - Patricia Hamill, Author and Blogger


"I'm absolutely astounded that an author has the ability to put down on paper what are basically stream-of-consciousness thought processes of the main characters.....the author obviously excels at characterization and historical immersion.....only for passionate fans of historical fiction." - K.A. Krisko, Author of The Stolen Trilogy

Good luck with the promotion, Noorilhuda.

Thanks for the wishes David. All the best to you too.

Latest blog posting: 'Lessons from the two-day free-ebook and week-long kindle countdown deal':

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

I’m sure self-published authors will have their own experiences to share on this one! What works, what doesn't? So do click away!

Hi, Indie Authors, Bloggers and Readers,

I have just finished a re-edit of my debut e-novel

And would appreciate fresh feedback / reviews on it before its release in paperback. Amazon customers can check out the book via KDP Prime program - it is available in all Amazon countries, including U.S. and UK:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MF8BJQE

Or ping me a message to send over a pdf version.

Thanks.

Readers and Bloggers, hi,

I would like to introduce contemporary psychological thriller 'Catharsis' which is a dark take on various forms of child abuse.



(on pre-order till 12th July)
Pages: 270
Synopsis:
Ten year old Daniel has been missing for more than a week.  His family and the police have all but lost hope of finding him alive. Then a strange old man enters the precinct at the 99th Avenue and declares he knows where the boy is - and who he’s with. The lead detective on the case Aurora Fox is skeptical. Is the hemophiliac puppet master, Maxwell Caine, part of the puzzle or the solution - and why does he look so dolled up? 

Dark tale of a tough-as-nails detective, a curious old man and a persistent district attorney - all trying to catch a pedophile - (scratch that) - a serial killer. 

Fear is relative. 
What would you do to be free? 

EXCERPT LINK:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

Ebook: $3.99 available exclusively on KDP-Select
Paperback: $10.99 available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon's online stores.

'Catharsis' is not a happy read. It has no happy people. It is dark, depressing and short. Readers may get nauseated by some references and be hopeful with others. It has the best and worst of human nature.

Readers and reviewers are requested not to reveal any spoilers.

Ebook Links:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Paperback Links: https://www.createspace.com/5582229
B & N and Amazon links to appear in stages.


Author Profile:
https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3...



Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

Posting by Amanda Clark on her blog:
http://amandasownlittlecorner.blogspo...

Trish Hamill's blog post on 'Catharsis':
http://patriciahamill.blogspot.com/20...

Btw, is free for the next 5 days on Amazon.

GIVEAWAY ON GR:

$18.99/- 1st Sept.-1st Oct. - 3 COPIES FOR U.S. READERS
'The Governess' is very special to me. And I hope that the winners will be touched by it as much as I was.
https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor/p...
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

$10.99/- 1st Sept. - 1st Oct. - 5 COPIES FOR U.S. AND UK READERS
Writing 'Catharsis' was a terrifying, intrusive process and I am sure reading it will be no different.
https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor/p...
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

All the best to the winners. The rest can always message me on GR to get the ebook in pdf format.

Thank you to the 691 GR members from U.S. and GB who entered the Catharsis month-long giveaway.

And Thank You to the 424 GR readers from U.S. who showed interest in grabbing The Governess paperback.

To the winners: your package is in the mail.
To those who are interested in the pdf ebook: send PM.
To those who TBR'd: hope you grab it for free via Amazon's Prime and KOLL Programs.

Helen Barrow's video review:


https://www.goodreads.com/photo/work/...

Catharsis is free right now on Amazon.



Rick Ohlarik, Amazon Reviewer, reads 'Catharsis' - his take:
https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor/p...

Results to be added.

Hi,

Inspirational women’s fiction, romance 'The Governess' ebook is FREE for 5 days from 12th Feb. to 16th Feb. across Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MF8BJQE

ASIN: B00MF8BJQE


EDITORIAL REVIEWS (PAPERBACK):

"In Noorilhuda's long, detailed, and frequently absorbing novel, Jane is a remarkable, well-drawn character, a woman who has known pain and hardship in her life and refused to let it curdle her. A great deal of the pleasure of this sedately-paced novel comes from watching her slowly and subtly change the lives of everyone connected with the Cavendish family. The novel itself has slight style and format questions, but the story in these pages is a very satisfying - and ultimately uplifting - one that will win over all but the most skeptical readers." - Historical Novel Society

"Probably not one for the reader wanting an 'easy' historical romance. The strength in the story for me lying not so much in the period details but the social commentary, the psychological delving into the characters (Jane in particular) and the fact that it had the makings of a great piece on early feminism." - Tracy Terry, Blogger 'Pen & Paper'


EDITORIAL REVIEWS (KINDLE):

"This book is not a short, easy read, but it is well-worth your time. You will find the story to be captivating, in spite of its simplicity. You will cry with the characters, learn about human nature, and speculate on the meaning of life.....This is an excellent book!" - David Burnett, Kindle Book Review

"This isn't a romance novel. It's an exploration of some very real, very difficult social situations and weaves several subplots into the main one that follows Jane on her road to redemption and self actualization......It's designed to be thought about, internalized and talked about.....A lot to take on in a single story, but I think it is done very well. A wonderful story." - Patricia Hamill, Author and Blogger

"In her first novel, Noorilhuda is ambitious and appealing......With Jane Adams, she has created a nineteenth-century character who is a twenty-first century woman." - Helga Stipa Madland, Professor Emerita, University of Oklahoma

#Amazon Giveaway



https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/212e0ed...

Hi, it gives me great pleasure to announce the free giveaway being hosted by Amazon for the next 15 days.....here's your chance to be one of 20 lucky winners of 'Catharsis' - if you are a resident of U.S.

Amazon rules: https://amzn.to/GArules
Tweet: https://mobile.twitter.com/book_tribe...
GR photo: https://www.goodreads.com/photo/work/...

Whether you end up being one of the 20 lucky winners or not, do send your pic with a message to: https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor

I'll share it on the page.

Looking forward to it. All the best. Noor

‪#‎AmazonGiveaway‬ of 'Catharsis': 7 winners, 140 entrants so far.

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/212e0ed...

13 more lucky winners to go 4-19 May.

Do send pics with winning ebook or message, to share on https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor

‪#‎AmazonGiveaway ‬of 'Catharsis': 182 entrants so far. 9 lucky winners.

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/212e0ed...

11 more lucky winners to go till 19th May.

‪#‎AmazonGiveaway ‬of 'Catharsis': 201 entrants. Open till 19th May.
https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/212e0ed...

‪#‎AmazonGiveaway for Catharsis‬:

213 entrants so far.

Two more days to go. Make them count. Thanks.

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/212e0ed...

Good going, Noorilhuda, I hope it gives a boost to your sales :~)

Hey David, thanks for the support.

P.S. this is my first time with the AmazonGiveaway project. I still think GR paperback giveaway is better at generating numbers (entrants, TBR) and reader interest (KENP, sales).

225 participants.

11 winners.

Cool effort and support all around.

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway!

Am just dropping over for

It has received less-than-stellar reviews - many hate one of the lead protagonists, female detective, as an unsympathetic character (and anger ball), some point out editing issues (or lack thereof), some like the story and structure. It is a unique story that's for sure.

It's FREE across Amazon right now, so do check it out. Would love more feedback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010IQSFN4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IQSFN4

GR GIVEAWAY 2016:

Schedule:

13-26 June 2016 (1 book)

11-24 July 2016 (1 book)

Thank you to the 1345 people who entered 'The Governess' giveaway. 1 lucky winner (you know who you are), your book is in the mail.

Thanks to 1241 people who took a chance with 'Catharsis'. 1 lucky winner (in Venezuela).

FREE EBOOK ACROSS AMAZON SCHEDULE:

Inspirational romance 1-5 Sept. 2016
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE

Psychological mystery 6-11 Sept. 2016
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010...

'The Governess' ebook is free from 12-16 December across Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE

'Catharsis' will be free from 17-21 December.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

FREE till 10th June across Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010IQSFN4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IQSFN4

Paperback Giveaway on Goodreads: 16-23 Oct. 2017 (1 book)

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Free Kindle Ebook across Amazon: the same week (19-23 Oct.)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010IQSFN4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IQSFN4

Hi there! I'm trying something new: a one-of-a-kind sweepstake / giveaway / contest that is easy to enter and win!


PRIZES AT STAKE: 3 Paperbacks of the well-received ‘The Governess’ ($18.99/each).




WINNERS: There will be 3 lucky winners!


HOW TO BE ONE OF THEM? AND WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?


READ ON ABOUT THE SIMPLE QUIZ, CRITERIA, COMMENT / ANSWER ON THE LINK GIVEN BELOW:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/work/...

As given in the sweepstakes:

FREE BONUS HELP: To give a little helping hand along the way, the ebook of ‘The Governess’ is free on Black Friday till Cyber Monday! - i.e. 24-28 Nov. - across Amazon.

ASIN: B00MF8BJQE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MF8BJQE
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MF8BJQE

Announcing a bit of change:

'The Governess' paperback is now priced at:
$7 (U.S.)https://www.amazon.com/dp/1500998567
£5.80 (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1500998567.

EUR 6.96 across France, Germany, Italy and Spain:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/1500998567
https://www.amazon.es/dp/1500998567
https://www.amazon.it/dp/1500998567
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/1500998567

And
￥ 1,296 (JP) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/1500998567


Note: Previously, the paperback was available for USD18.99/-

Not just this, I have revised the ebook's prices in Amazon territories too:
for e.g. For India, it is INR 100/-
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00MF8BJQE