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Well, I meant to write an entirely different post today. But last night, completely out of the blue, the totally unexpected happened. The Kindle edition of ‘Eden’s Garden’ hit the Amazon bestseller charts.
Okay, I know ‘Eden’s Garden’ is on a 99 pence promotion in the UK for a few weeks, but it’s not on promotion in the US, and I’m an unknown with a small publisher. Being a determinedly rational creature (at times), it never entered my head that my book would get into the top 100. I had thought ‘wouldn’t it be nice if’, but then I think that about the National Lottery and I’ve never bought a ticket. So there you go.
The funny thing is, that I might have missed yesterday’s excitement altogether. I just happened to stagger up to the office to answer a couple of emails, one of which needed a link to the Kindle edition. So there’s me, pulling up the page, and I notice a hashtag. I’m still on a steep learning curve when it comes to social media, and I’ve been drumming into myself to remember to use hashtags on twitter. So I sat up and took notice.
#97. I clicked the link to the chart. Sure enough, Eden’s Garden wasn’t there. Okay, so it must mean something else. Rats. Never mind. THEN I saw the ‘Historical Fiction’ bit. And there it was. Number 97.
If you were following me on Facebook and Twitter last night, you’ll know that I then got very excited. I had no idea how long it might stay in the chart and I was making the most of it. A bit later I went back to my page to click the link again – and Eden’s Garden was up at 90!
Luckily, some wonderfully thoughtful friends from Facebook mentioned getting a screen shot for the memory. Now, I love my Mac, but could I find how to do a screen shot? Not late in the evening, panicking that I might miss the moment. But after a quick phone call, my lovely brother came to the rescue and emailed the memory.
By the time I checked one last time, I’d worked out how to do a screen shot. Which was just as well, as by that time Eden’s Garden had soared to the dizzy heights of 76!
So thank you to everyone who bought the book and sent Eden’s Garden racing up through the charts, and gave me one of the most memorable evenings of my life. And thank you to the many Facebook and Twitter and Forum friends who joined in the excitement and cheered.
And the next evening, Eden’s Garden shot up even higher – to the dizzy heights number 72. Then into the 60s Amazing.
And then – here is Eden’s Garden at Number 46 in the Historical Fiction Best-Seller Charts. That’s going up on my wall right now!!
Eden’s Garden at 46
Wow! Congratulations! Terrific! yeeha! Yabadabadoo! Well deserved, xxxx
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Thanks, Erika! Still buzzin’ this morning. It’s great when something happens like that, totally out of the blue. Zipparty do-da Zipparty-day!
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Woohoo! Too busy reading last night I missed all the excitement but wonderful to catch up on it this morning, there is a lot to be said for the knock on effect of the promotion I am sure. Enjoy the ride Juliet, the book totally deserves to be in that position!
Thanks, Claire! I nearly missed it myself, too. I was planning to go to bed early and read. For once, I’m so glad I didn’t! Thank you for all your support and loving Eden’s Garden xxxxxxx
Oooh – Just had a closer look, and you’re above Philippa Gregory!! Lots of congratulations, and keep buzzing!
Oooh, I know, Lilian. I got mildly hysterical when I saw that. I wasn’t quite sure if was good form to boast about it, so I’m glad you spotted it. That’s something I’ll never forget!
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Woo-hoo. Congratulations!
Thanks, Shirley!!!
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Am delighted, if not all that surprised. Well-deserved, Eden’s Garden is a wonderful read.
So happy for you!
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Thank you, Jen, for those wonderful words. I’m so glad you enjoyed Eden’s Garden! xxx
Congratulations, Juliet – your success is so well-deserved. Lovely for you and Honno too. Cx
Ah, thank you Chris! I’m so chuffed for Honno too. They are so supportive and great to work with, as you know. Another Honno cake is perhaps in order?
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PS – Forgot to say, my Mum loved Eden’s Garden too!
SOOOo happy for you, Juliet! Cheering for you all the way over on the West Coast of the US!! Couldn’t happen to a more kind-spirited soul!:)
Wow! Great stuff, Chris! One big sws to your mum. Tell her I’m mega-chuffed that she loved it. Hurrah! x
Thank you, Brynne! That’s very special having a cheer from the West Coast. I can hear it soaring across the seas from the US to the UK. Woohoo!
Great news, but it’ll go up and up.xx
Thank you for the vote of confidence, Susan, and all your lovely comments about Eden’s Garden. I’m still buzzing that I snuck into the charts at all! Giving me renewed enthusiasm for getting a full head of steam with the new book. xxx
Juliet: that is absolutely wonderful news! Along with Brynne, I cheer you on from the West Coast (California, USA). Ride the wave of Joy, woman! Very well deserved, and here’s to more climbing in the days ahead!
Woohoo, Kat! I can hear the Californian cheers. That’s really special, too. Here’s to all of us holding onto the faith – and keeping bashing that computer!