If you like free books and writing reviews, then you might belong on a Launch Team. Retailers, especially Amazon, are more likely to show buyers books with large numbers of reviews, and the launch team can help make that happen.
If you join a team, expect a link for a free ebook two to three weeks before any new release. You’ll receive a reminder notice a week after this. Then on launch day, you’ll get an email letting you know it’s live and you can review.
Don’t want to review on Amazon? No problem. Review on Goodreads, Bookbub, social media, a blog, or even just mention the book over tea with a friend. A written review needn’t be long or complicated–just tell buyers why they might like this book. Or not like it, if that’s the case.
Because my books come in several genres, there are multiple launch teams, described below.
You may sign up for one, two, or all the groups. Just follow the link below to get started. And thank you in advance–this is the most helpful thing a reader can do for an author outside of buying a book. Have questions? Scroll past the subscription form for more answers.
The Current Teams are:
St. Ninian’s Sanctuary: Contemporary Christian small-town romance. Expect a book every 4-5 months with no end in sight.
Quiet Place Gardens: Contemporary Christian Romance. This is a five-book series that will be released over the next 18-24 months (one every four to five months.).
Mt Yair: This is a five-book Tales of Balia series to be released over the next 18-24 months. Never read any of the Tales of Balia series? No worries; this is meant to stand alone.
Straw Hats: Since there are only two books left in this series, and this is the most engaged launch team I’ve ever had, I’m leaving you all as is. If you’re on this team, you don’t need to sign up again. Thank you for being awesome.
Now, sign up or scroll on for answers to your most-asked questions.
*I already signed up for your launch teams once. Do I have to sign up again?—Yes. Apologies, but it’s time I clean up the lists to those who really want to be there.
*What if I change my mind?—Shoot me an email if you want to stay on my list but leave the launch teams. (I fully understand. No hard feelings AT ALL.) If you hit the unsubscribe button, you will unsubscribe from my email list, too, because I have a less expensive email service. Apologies.
*Am I expected to buy a book?–No. If you mention in the review that you received an ARC (advanced reader copy) Amazon says they will show your review even without you being a verified purchaser.
*What if I don’t review the books?—I don’t keep track of who reviews and who doesn’t. This is on the honor system. If you download a free book, please review it.
*I don’t have time for this book but want to review the next one.—If you know you can’t review a book, please don’t download it. You will remain on the list even if you can’t review every book.
*How often will I be asked to review?–Right now each launch team will be reviewing once every 4-5 months. You may join more than one.
Thank you in advance, and feel free to email me with questions at jill@jillpenrod.com