Stieg Larsson, James Patterson, Michael Connelly and... John Locke?
Locke is a 60-year-old man from Louisville, Kentucky with a background in business and private investments who has sold more than a million copies of his 9 western/crime novellas. He only charges 99 cents but sells a copy about every 7 seconds. And Locke performed his amazing feat of sales wizardry in only 5 months.
Locke has now written a new book that will likely fly off the virtual shelves faster than any of his other titles - "How I Sold 1 Million eBooks In 5 Months." Achieving such success is amazing. Having a spirit generous enough to help others join you proves that Locke is in it for much more than the money.
Dig it? I do. Locke's success proves that even if you aren't a spring chicken, if you write what people want to read and sell it for a fair price you can achieve any dream. Even - possibly - financial security for a family with a job that is more dream than work.
A million cheers to John Locke for his membership in one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. And a million thanks to him for proving that indies can run with the big boys and girls
My sales have been going up each month as I work more on social networking and marketing. I've discovered that it's easier to sell books if people know you have books for sale. But I'm still a mighty, mighty (did I say mighty?) long way from Mr. Locke's Million Club achievement. I guess I'll have to pick up a copy of his book!