Buy Direct!
Buy Direct from Me - Get All The Perks!
In 2010, I opened my own small publishing company, fully intending to only publish my own work. Soon, I was helping other authors and also publishing their works, too. That venture grew to 80 authors and publishing over 500 titles in a little over 5 years. Then, in 2015, the publishing industry took some hits, and I decided to close that business. I went back to working a day job. And I still dabbled in writing/publishing my own work.
But, the wind was taken out of my sails, so to speak, for a while. A couple of years ago, I decided to move fully into the independent author space and not only publish my works wide (for me, putting all my eggs into one basket is not a good business decision) but also to sell my books directly from my website.
I've tried a couple of different shops. I've landed on one I love. My website and bookstore are fully integrated now and you can buy all of my ebooks directly from me.
But what's in it for you when you buy direct?
Here's what:
1) You become a customer, and customers get perks! Buying direct puts you in contact with me through my newsletter, so you will always get my news, sales, and new release info first.
2) You unlock opportunities for savings:
- Share a book on Facebook from the store ( https://payhip.com/maddiejames ) and get 10% off when you purchase it! See this example at: https://payhip.com/b/MP2W
- Refer a friend from a bookstore page. Both you and your friend get 15% off your purchase! See here: https://payhip.com/b/MP2W
- Click the "next book" offer when you add a book to your shopping cart on my website. You'll receive a percentage off the next book in the series, or a book similar to the one you are buying. See example: https://www.maddiejames.net/p/dance-into-my-heart.html
- And customers only are offered exclusive free books and bonus content periodically through my newsletter.
Sounds like a WIN-WIN for you, and for me. 😁 Why don't you hop over to the bookstore now and check it out?
I'll even give you a discount code for your first purchase!
Use discount code ALL-15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase. Click the store link below to get started!
Visit My Bookstore
What's in it for me?
1) You are supporting small business. That's always a good thing!
2) I develop closer relationships with readers who love my books. I know who is buying what, and I can tailor my newsletter content more closely to your needs.
3) Buying direct also cuts out the middle-man (all the ebook retailers) and puts a few more cents per book into my pocket, which in turn, helps keep my lights on in my house. :)
4) Selling direct (as well as marketing via email) puts me in full control of my products (books) and I don't have to rely on the quirks of retailers and social media for selling. I like control. :)
How easy is it to buy from my website? Easy Peasy.
Click to view this brief tutorial to find out.
Does buying from an author website make you nervous?
Please know that my bookstore is powered by a reputable ecommerce company called Payhip. Many authors use this site to sell their books. Purchases are handled by credit card (Stripe) and/or PayPal, your choice! Files are delivered to your device via Payhip or Bookfunnel, with various ways to download. Questions? Just email me -maddie@maddiejames.net.