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Author of 'Hell of a Mess,' 'Boise Longpig Hunting Club,' and other grim delights; Anthony-, Derringer-nominated. MWA, HWA.
Nov 15, 2022 9 tweets 3 min read
Two weeks ago, I self-published a novella, BEACH BODIES, about a couple tasked with housesitting a billionaire's doomsday bunker; three strangers invade; chaos ensues. This thread isn't about the plot... it's some lessons in self-publishing. 1/x

amazon.com/Beach-Bodies-N… First, let's look at how BEACH BODIES performed in its first 14 days; this is in addition to ~1,500 KENP, since I decided to make this an Amazon exclusive. These aren't blockbuster numbers, but I know for a fact that it's better than what many indie-house books rack up. 2/x