My Best Seller is the book Hurricane Ian Winds of Providence & Provision. It achieved Best Seller status by outselling all the other books in TR Bookstore. Had some competition, but so far it is on the top.
What Makes it a Best Seller?
There are several definitions of best-selling, such as number of books sold in a niche, number of books sold in a store, and the number of books sold in the nations. Those are only three possibilities. In the case of this book it is based on instore sales. It simply outsold every other book we sell.
Ian was Deadly
Another thing to look at is the why or the how. In this case, Hurricane Ian was the largest hurricane to hit Florida in known history. Hurricane Charlie could fit within Hurricane Ian’s eye! That’s big!
It is also Personal
The book is told in the words of individual members of the family. I put them in chronological order so that the reader who see the different viewpoints of the family. Told in that matter, the story has greater impact than if I just reported the storm.
It was a Best Seller Because It is Inspiring
From start to finish and from before the storm to its aftermath you see how the faith of a family endures and triumphs. No matter our ethnicity, our station in life, or our age we all like to see humans overcome adversity, to survive, and to extend a helping hand to others.
This family and the church they represented took a beating but stood firm and became instrumental in helping others in their communities and beyond. It is a testament to what God’s people can do when walking with God.
It is a Best Seller because it Displays God’s Providence
When reading this book you can’t miss the hand of God. Decisions made that seemingly had nothing to do with the coming storm played a crucial role in their survival. Other decisions made because of the approaching storm proved providential in ways no one foresaw. God takes the Brunos and transforms them into heroic decisions, actions, or things. (The story of Bruno is in the book.)
Because of Hard Work
That’s right. There are many ways and definitions of what makes a best-selling book. But all of them require work and dedication. Whether you are new writer or a veteran author you still have to put forth the effort.
That is why I have a coach, why I have subcontracted social media advertising, and yet put forth continued effort.
You can have the best idea, the best written manuscript yet not get published or never get a sale. It takes effort, consistent effort. You can use the best marketing tools and strategies available, but if you don’t provide the strong desire, or as once said, the “blood, sweat, and tears” necessary, then you just might fail.
If you want to get the best results, you must put out your best efforts!
If you are interested in this book, it is now bundled with The Best of Tess at a very low price. Use the link below to visit the bookstore.
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R. Frederick Riddle is an author, teacher, publisher, and the owner of T&R Independent Books. Visit him on Facebook at (2) Facebook. The website is at Home – T&R Independent Bookstore (trbookservices.com).
