Today we have something new. Welcome, L.A. Kelley in a quest to get a contract for her book, Rimrider, through Kindle Scout. I love the cover! Now I have no idea how this works so, L.A. won’t you tell us a little about yourself first, then about Kindle Scout? I’m a fantasy/science fiction indy writer with five published books with a small press and a book now a Kindle Scout nominee. I live in Florida, slathered in sunscreen, and prefer air-conditioned comfort to heat and humidity. On the plus side, my skin will never look like badly laid roofing shingles. Here are my lurking spots if you care to lurk with me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/l.a.kelley.author Twitter: @AuthorLAKelley http://lakelleythenaughtylist.blogspot.com Now, what the heck is Kindle Scout? A few short years ago, Amazon launched a venture for new, never-before-published books where readers help decide a contract. Selected novels are published by Kindle Press and receive 5-year renewable terms, a $1,500 advance, 50% eBook royalty rate, rights reversions and featured Amazon marketing. The marketing part is a huge appeal. It’s the curse of most authors’ existence (I spit on you, hateful marketing gods!) Having Amazon shoulder the burden is a major plus. If a book is approved, the author receives a preview link to check the data submitted along with the Kindle Scout campaign launch date. All campaigns last 30 days. The more nominations a book receives the more likely it will get the attention of the Kindle Scout team and be selected for Continue Reading →