Regency romances are a micro niche within the Amazon categories that encompass Historical Romances. The setting is England during the period of the British Regency (1811–1820) or early 19th century. "The Regency in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a period at the end of the Georgian era, when King George III was deemed unfit to rule due to his illness, and his son ruled as … [Read more...]
Top Highlander Romance Authors
Highlander Romances are a micro niche of Romance >> Historical. The romances filled with ripped and rugged men and smart independent women are ever popular with a large and fiercely loyal audience. "Highlanders are descendants of Celts who settled in the northern mainland and islands of Scotland, which today is part of the United Kingdom." "The Highlands are a beautiful but rugged … [Read more...]
Big Beautiful Women (BBW) Romances
BBW or Big Beautiful Women Romances are also referred to as Big Girl, Fat Girl and Plus Sized or Curvy Girls/Women Romances. Usually the novels involve "big" and "rubenesque" women, though I have seen one romance with a lead "hefty" male lead character. Whether the women are smallish with BIG curves or biggish with bigger curves, they are pretty well in angst about their bodies and their … [Read more...]
Billionaire Romances
Billionaire Romances are a micro-niche usually in the category of Contemporary Romance. There are hundreds of thousands of diehard fans for this niche because becoming or marrying a billionaire is a top fantasy. And, LOL, these romances "could be" the roadmap to making your fantasy come true. The romances range from clean Christian romances to erotica. Many of the billionaire … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Club Romance
What is Motorcycle Club Romance? Motorcycle Club Romances are a distinct niche within the Contemporary Romance category. Dark, gritty, and rough. If you like sweet and clean romances, MCC romances are definitely NOT for you. Most of them are filled with hot, steamy sex which can start out as rape or "almost" rape, depending on whose version you are reading. MCC romances are populated … [Read more...]
Great Writing Tips from Best Selling Authors
If there's a great strategy to improve your writing, it's certainly learning from the masters. Many great writers often reflect on the art of writing and their own struggle, showing that unique pieces of literature don't come to life without some serious effort and exercise. Here are some of the greatest writing tips from recognized authors to help you improve your skills and keep you … [Read more...]
Have You Fallen In Love With Your Book Cover?
I know you've seen some HIDEOUS book covers. I've certainly encountered my share of awful covers and can't help wondering, "What are they THINKING?" Back in the far distant past, when I was publishing "paper books" a customer said to me, "I could see your book across the entire room, it just popped out at me and I had to buy it." No sweeter words could have been spoken. I sweated over that book … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Promote Your eBook
Success in self-publishing is determined by a variety of factors. The biggest struggle first-time authors have to overcome is finding the most effective way to spread the word about their brand new ebook. Fortunately, with the help of useful strategies and impactful promotional actions young writers can make a name for themselves, even in today’s highly competitive world of … [Read more...]
Your Author Bio Helps Sell Books
This article was origianally published on MelanieRockett.com I've worked on hundreds of Amazon and Kindle promotions. The BIGGEST mistake I see is the absence of an author bio, or a wimpy, lifeless bit of nonsense that does nothing to sell you as an author or sell your book. You MUST have a bio. If you are shy, reticent or don't know what to say, hire someone to help you. Your bio is part of … [Read more...]
Generate More Traffic to Your Book
So you’ve self-published your book and are ready to share it with the world. Unless you already have a massive following on social media or on your website, chances are that you have no idea how you’re going to get your work into the hands of the masses. . What you are really in need of is a community. A group of people who share similar interests and who are likely to like your book, … [Read more...]