If you are wondering if a goodreads.com giveaway is worth a try, the short answer is Yes!
I love the idea of reaching readers directly. I offered one signed copy of The Seventh Stone as a giveaway on goodreads.com for a time span of two weeks to give it a try. I tweeted to spread the word about the giveaway four times. In total, 548 people requested to join the giveaway. Now, 94 people have added The Seventh Stone to their “To Read” lists. And the lucky winner is someone who is an avid reader and enthusiast of thrillers. I was thrilled to send her my signed copy, and if I’m lucky, she might want to write a positive review on goodreads.
To sum up the Goodreads Giveaway:
My Cost of Giveaway: Price of one print paperback plus shipping
Time of Giveaway: Two weeks
Tweets about Giveaway: Four
Readers clicking on The Seventh Stone to enter giveaway: 548
Readers who added The Seventh Stone to their To Read shelf: 94
Lucky Winner: 1
Sales generated: This is the big question mark. I don’t know if this will translate into more sales, but I am extremely pleased with the exposure of The Seventh Stone to readers. It is definitely worth a try if you’re promoting your book.
PAMELA HEGARTY 