Ursula's Quest - Should I try a live sale?

[traceya]

Hi all,
As I mentioned in Erich's Plea's thread we're having a huge medieval fair near Brisbane in July and I'm wondering if it would be a worthwhile investment to bring in a bunch of books, hire a stand and do a book signing sale.  Have any of you done this and has it been successful?   

Cheers,
Trace

[Ann in Arlington]

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[Ann in Arlington]

Found it and merged it. . . . now bookmark it!     

[traceya]

Found it and merged it. . . . now bookmark it!     

Man you're good - I'd looked everywhere - well, not everywhere or I would've found it I guess 

Thanks Ann and sorry for the mess

Bookmarked! 

Cheers,
Trace

[M.R. Mathias]

I am almost done with this one. I will review at Amazon soon (as soon as my suspension is lifted!)  I got a UK sale!  Was it You?

[Sandra Edwards]

What an awesome cover, Trace! The blurb is intriguing...I've downloaded a sample :-)

Sandy

[traceya]

Thanks Sandy - I hope you enjoy 
I think it's my best work to date but then I'm slightly biased 

[M.R. Mathias]

Awsome Possum!      This book is sooooooooooooooo Cooool !

[traceya]

Hi all,
Just wanted to announce that Ursula's Quest has a brand new cover. 

Artwork by our very talented Ronnell D. Porter and I think it looks fantastic. 

Cheers,
Trace

[M.R. Mathias]

The covers look great Tracey.    Good job to Ronnell!

[traceya]

Hi all,
Ursula's Quest is bringing in a couple of reviews and answers some of the questions posed in Erich's Plea - bit of a twist at the end [I love my little twists] and sets the scene for the final in the trilogy Slade's Destiny which will hopefully be released before Christmas.

Cheers,
Trace

[M.R. Mathias]

Before Christmas......  WHOOOOO Hoooooo!

[traceya]

Maybe even sooner if my beta-readers come back without too many alterations 

[M.R. Mathias]

I wonder if anyone has figured out why I love this series so much?  I'll give a hint:     "Dungeon"

[traceya]

Actually M. R. that's one of the reasons I enjoyed writing it so much - I've been a fairly dedicated RPG player for years and always wanted to write a book based in that kind of environment - it just took me a few years to come up with a storyline that I liked.

Looking forward to the release of Slade's Destiny and tying up all the loose ends and unanswered questions - just have to go through the motions of rewriting, critiquing, rewriting, editing all that blah stuff that's not half as much fun as just telling the story 

[traceya]

Hi all,
Ursula's Quest, along with Erich's Plea now also available in print versions.  Hoping to have a late October/early November release for the final in the trilogy, Slade's Destiny.

Thank you to all those who've already purchased the book.  Look forward to any and all feedback, either at Amazon or my Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracey-Alley-The-World-of-Kaynos/127959000550782
Or you can email me direct at world.of.kaynos@gmail.com

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

Ursula's Quest is still available for only $2.99, also now out in print version.

The final of the Witchcraft Wars, Slade's Destiny should be ready about the end of Oct or early Nov. 

A big thank you to those who've read the first two books and graciously posted reviews - feedback is always welcome and readers even more so 

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

Hi all,
Ursula's Quest still available for only $2.99.

With the soon coming release of Slade's Destiny now's a good time to grab it and be ready for the final part of the series.

Thank you to all those who not only bought and enjoyed Ursula's Quest but who took the time to write reviews and let me know.  As always your feedback is very important.

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

Hi all,
Ursula's Quest is now available in paperback - http://www.amazon.com/Ursulas-Quest-Book-Witchcraft-Wars/dp/1453803378/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_3

Also now available at Goodreads and directly from my website - traceyalley.weebly.com [paperback version only]

[monkeyluis]

I just bought the 2 short stories 1st.  Look forward too them!!!

[traceya]

I just bought the 2 short stories 1st.  Look forward too them!!!

I really hope you enjoy them - I think they're a great introduction to the world of Kaynos myself.
Let me know what you think 

[traceya]

Just letting you all know that both print versions of Erich's Plea and Ursula's Quest are now at the far more sensible price of $11.99, although [keep this a secret] you can pick them up for only $9.99 from my website
http://traceyalley.weebly.com/

Anyone who would like to do a review of Ursula's Quest if you've read it or would like to read it would be much appreciated.

Also don't forget Slade's Destiny coming end of November 

[traceya]

Having a small trickle of positive reviews for Ursula's Quest - music to any writer's ears.  And best of all my big sis is actually reading it as we speak - she's not a fantasy fan, prefers true life stories or Jodi Picoult novels. 

[traceya]

As with Erich's Plea I've also discounted Ursula's Quest to only $0.99 as a celebration of the coming release of the final in the series, Slade's Destiny.

Also running a Goodreads promotion on this one to help pump up the buzz 

[traceya]

Had a great response to my Goodreads promotion - nearly a thousand people entered.  As with Erich's Plea I've dropped the price on this one to $0.99 and it'll stay there until Slade's Destiny, the final, is released - which will hopefully be soon.  I'm at the proof reading/editing stage then my editor will take over for a while for a final check up but we're on the home stretch.


Would love to get some more reviews on this one - the two I have are getting lonely 

[traceya]

Got a wonderful 4 Star review for Ursula's Quest

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't Wait for #3!, November 20, 2010
By Maggie Naylon "menaylon" (New Paltz, NY USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Ursula's Quest: Book Two of The Witchcraft Wars (Paperback)
I am loving this series and am eager to get my hands on the third book. I won the first book Erich's Plea in a Goodreads giveaway and quickly purchased this second story on my kindle. I have really enjoyed reading both of Alley's stories and can only hope that #3 is not far off!


Still on sale for only $0.99 

[traceya]

Hi all,
Ursula's Quest, the second in the Witchcraft Wars series, is still on sale for only $0.99 till the end of April.  The final, Slade's Destiny will be released at the end of March so you still have time to read the first two before the series comes to its' explosive end.

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

Hi all,
Yep I'm still plugging away at my novels in The Witchcraft Wars series.  Available in ebook and paperback at the moment Ursula's Quest is on sale for only $0.99 till the end of April.  Don't forget you can try before you buy by sampling from Amazon, Smashwords, Freado or my website or Facebook page.

I'd also really love some reviews from anyone who's already read it or anyone who grabs a copy now to read - it's very review poor on the Amazon site 

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

The Witchcraft Wars has now finally drawn to a close with the release of Slade's Destiny.  Ursula's Quest, Book Two is still out there though and could really use some reviews - I know you're out there and have read it so please, if you wouldn't mind a little review good or bad would really put a smile on my already smilin' face.

Sadly the sale however is now at an end, the new price for all the novels is $3.45 but the short stories are still available for $0.99 if you want to see my writing style and become acquainted with the characters and the land of Kaynos before you take the plunge.

Thanks to all of those who've read the book and especially those who've taken the time to email me to say how much they enjoyed it.  So I'll sign off with a small plea - don't let this fabulous middle child be neglected 

Cheers all,
Trace 

[traceya]

Hopefully should get some new reviews for Ursula's Quest - I've had about eleven requests from reviewers in the last two days so that's really exciting.  I'm not sure if it's still on sale but either way even at $3.45 it's a great, cheap read.

Cheers all,
Trace

[traceya]

Hi all,
Thought I'd share a couple of my latest reviews for Ursula's Quest with you:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, August 22, 2011
By Jessica L. Buike - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ursula's Quest: Book Two of The Witchcraft Wars (Paperback)
The second book in The Witchcraft Wars Trilogy is Ursula's Quest, and we learn more about Slade's sister, the beautiful princess Ursula. She also partakes on a journey, and we meet some additional characters along the way. Her quest is going on at the same time as Slade's, though they don't realize that they are both working towards a similar goal until the end. We also learn more about Ulrich, their eldest brother who has taken over the throne in a deceitful manner and has alliances with The Dark One and his counterpart, the witch Shallendara. This book still had quite a bit of action, but I felt it not to be as interesting as the first and third books.

4.0 out of 5 stars Live To Read, August 18, 2011
By Chels - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ursula's Quest: Book Two of The Witchcraft Wars (Paperback)
This was a surprisingly interesting novel. The main character, Slade, has been following his fathers' advice in dreams. He and a few others travel to attempt to find the answer that he believes his dreams are pushing him towards. In his second dream, Slade is searching for the Great Dragon; a quest he believes was given to him by his father.

Ursula, Slade's sister, also believes she is receiving dreams from their father. She is told to search for a key among the ruins...she goes to the temple and searches for the key with a few friends. She finds one key only to discover that there are two other keys.

Brother and sister are racing against an evil witch to complete their given tasks. Will they make it? This novel was interesting as the characters were likable and fun to read about. The events are fast-paced and different from those that a reader might see in another novel of the same genre. The ending is exciting as the reader learns that there will be a third novel in this series. This book is recommended to young adults/teens who enjoy fantasy.

Ursula's Quest available in ebook for only $3.45 - come and join in the fun in Kaynos 

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

Here's a small snippet from Ursula's Quest


Without conscious thought her hands drifted down and clasped gently over her small yet distinctly swollen belly, lightly caressing the unborn child within.  A child that Ursula’s vow of chastity, made in order to become a Monk of the Black Lotus, meant was expressly forbidden.  Even worse than breaking her vow it was a child conceived without the benefit of a temple wedding, and furthermore to a man of no status.  It was a child who should have been a prince but instead would be an outcast in her native Vestland. An unborn baby that never should have been.  A child that was the product of a love she could never have denied.  It was a baby that Ursula found she already loved with a fierce protectiveness that shocked her.
   Once her pregnancy was revealed she would immediately forfeit her role as a Monk of the Black Lotus. She would be forced to abdicate her position as Princess of the Blood of Vestland and would become a virtual pariah amongst her own people.  As she stood there contemplating her fate, and that of her unborn baby, Ursula began to tremble.  Her own downfall she could face, she had known the risks she took each time she lay with him, but the fate of her child was almost unbearable.  What exactly she had intended to do regarding her unexpected pregnancy she had not been clear about.  Then her forced flight from her older brother Ulrich's murderous rage and the subsequent preparations for war in these subterranean caverns had rendered any and all half-formed plans redundant anyway.

An adventurous, intriguing tale of fantasy, magic, witchcraft and a world on the brink of total destruction.  All for only $3.45

[traceya]

Usula's Quest, Book Two of The Witchcraft Wars trilogy is receiving some great reviews across the net and on Goodreads. This novel focuses more on Slade's sister Ursula and her own adventures in trying to save Kaynos from the most devastating war The Kingdoms will ever see.

To all of you who've read it and enjoyed I thank you and if you haven't why not give it a try - it's got plenty of action, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, love, magic and cliffhanger drama.

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

Ursula's Quest not only continues Slade's journey to save his father as begun in Erich's Plea but puts Ursula on her own quest - will she risk everything, even her unborn baby to save those she loves?

[traceya]

I've received a lot of amazing feedback from people who've really enjoyed Ursula's Quest, the follow up to Erich's Plea.  At only $3.45 you can't lose 

[traceya]

Following Erich's Plea is this little gem - Ursula's Quest.  This one answers a few questions, asks a few more and continues the adventure begun in the first of The Witchcraft Wars

[traceya]

Hi all,
Ursula's Quest is still selling consistently as part of The Witchcraft Wars series but I'd really love some new reviews.  If you're interested in doing a review for me send me a PM and I'll get you a copy ASAP.

Cheers,
Trace

[traceya]

If all goes well I'll be off to the medieval fair in July to try and sell some paperbacks - wish me luck