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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Spread the Word

Thanks so much for reading my book.

There are a million different things you could have done with your invaluable time and attention. So it means the world to me that you gave
The Truth Collector
a chance.
You
rock
. Seriously.

But I’d appreciate it if you could do just one more thing (it’ll only take a minute)…

If you enjoyed my story, please
leave a rating and a review today
.

WHY YOUR REVIEW MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

For centuries, publishers and booksellers determined which books saw the light of day. Not avid readers like you. You only got to experience a few stories – the ones that made it through all the gatekeepers.

But as Bob Dylan says, “The Times They Are a Changin’.”

Now
you
have all the power.

Now readers like you and writers like me can cut through the red tape and interact directly.

Now, reviews separate books that get found and read from those that don’t.

There are a ton of great writers out there publishing their own work. But it only takes something as simple as a two or three sentence review to help writers you enjoy separate themselves from the pack.

That’s why your review is so important.

I’m not wild about being so upfront and asking you for one (it makes me feel like I’m one of those dudes in a telethon), but as a new writer, getting discovered and reaching new people helps me do what I love most: keep writing.

Ultimately, I’d continue whether I had millions of dear readers or if it were just me and my computer screen. The numbers aren’t as important as the itch – the drive to create characters and worlds. I’ve written for over 10 years now, knowing deep down it was what I was meant to do. So I’ll go on doing that in any way I can.

But I’d much rather connect with you and others. That’s when something
magic
happens. I have so many stories to tell, and I want to keep telling them to you forever.

Your reviews – even though they only take a few minutes – fuel my ability to go after my dreams.
That’s how important they are. The more of them I get, the more stories I’m able to tell, the more time I can spend telling them, and the more experiences we can share together.

WILL YOU JOIN MY ELITE ONE PERCENT?

Do you know that only about 1 in 100 (1%) of people who read a book actually review it?

It’s true.

Some people don’t care about that stuff.

Others don’t understand how important it is (especially to new self-published authors like me).

Some people don’t leave them because they feel like they don’t know what to say.

And everyone’s busy.

So, if you can’t leave a review for whatever reason (or it you just don’t want to), I totally understand. The most important thing to me is that you gave me a chance – that you’re reading and spending time with the stories I created.

B
ut if you do want to step up to the plate and leave a review, understand you’re joining a very special group of readers making a huge difference in my life.
You’re helping me get noticed and reach new people. You’re helping me follow my dream.

The toughest thing for indie authors is finding an audience. Word-of-mouth and reviews at places like Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads can make all the difference whether a new reader will find me.

If you have a few minutes, you’ll make a BIG difference in how my story as a new indie writer unfolds. This is a story we can write together!

Your review doesn’t need to be long, dramatic, or flowery.

Just honest.

A few sentences why you liked the book is all it takes. I’ll consider it a personal thank-you.

Thank you for reading,

Corey Pemberton

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About the Author

Corey Pemberton
is a freelance writer and storyteller who finally worked up the courage to share something he wrote. He’s been writing in his spare time for over 10 years now, filling up desk drawers and flash drives with short stories, novels, and plenty of bits and pieces.
The Truth Collector
is his first foray into the wild (and wonderful) world of self publishing – and the first installment in the
Demon Marked
series as well. The journey has just begun, but it’s already been an unforgettable ride!

Corey loves dark, character-driven fiction where the real and the fantastic collide. Some of his favorite authors are Stephen King, Chuck Palahniuk, Raymond Chandler, Robert E. Howard, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

When he isn’t pounding his keyboard, Corey is reading, doing something outdoors, or sweating his butt off at his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym. He lives in Austin, Texas with his beautiful wife, Alejandra. And he appreciates your support more than you know.

Connect with Corey and stay in the loop about upcoming stories here:

http://coreypemberton.net