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Legacy of Androva Book 1 is free today!

Stealing Magic (The Legacy of Androva Book 1) by [Vick, Alex C]What would you do? Would you open your eyes, if you were the one that heard them? Two magic-takers from another world, arguing about whether they can collect what they came for before you wake up. It sounds like a crazy dream, or a practical joke. But what if the air around you started to vibrate with an invisible force field? What if, all at once, it felt terrifying yet familiar too?

You would have no way of knowing that your life would change forever. That this discovery would set you on a path no-one from our world has taken for centuries. Towards a deadly enemy, and a fight that you will almost certainly lose. All you know is that your heart is beating so fast you’re worried they will hear it, and your brain is starting to buzz as the force field reaches it. Would you open your eyes?

Join Jax and Shannon as they live through the most exciting and terrifying ten days of their lives (so far). This is the first book in the Legacy of Androva series.

Book 1: Stealing Magic
Book 2: Capturing Magic
Book 3: Seeking Magic
Book 4: Controlling Magic (to be released end of December 2016)

About the author, Alex C Vick:

Legacy of Andorva series author, Alex C VickAlex C Vick is the author of three exciting new books in the Legacy of Androva series. The books are aimed at 9+ years, but can be enjoyed by adults too.

Everyone knows there’s probably no such thing as magic. But what if, a long time ago, there had been magic? And magicians, and spells, and a lot of other amazing things. Perhaps there was a reason it all disappeared. Alex’s books imagine what that reason was, and then describe how things change once the secret isn’t so much of a secret any more.

Alex lives in the South of England with her husband and two daughters. Whenever she has any time to spare, she spends it writing.

Read more about Alex and her books on www.alexcvick.com

Why Do Authors Give Away an E-book?

Authors, have you thought about offering some of your work for free?

This guest post by Caroline of Culture Coverage discusses some reasons why authors should consider offering some of their eBooks for free.

authors, offeing free eBooks Thanks to the rise of e-books, many authors now have the chance to self-publish on Amazon or other online book services. At the same time, this open market has led to an oversaturated marketplace. There are now thousands of authors offering their books to potential readers. For first-time authors, it can be difficult to build an audience. In fact, it’s almost impossible to garner any interest without spending time on promotion and marketing. This is where free e-books come into play.

A free e-book doesn’t necessarily mean lower quality. In fact, authors put just as much time and effort into their freebies as their premium books. So why do they give it away? There are several reasons.

Reach an Audience

authors, offeing free eBooks to reach-audienceE-book authors don’t always have the benefit of a publishing company promoting their work. When they self-publish, they need to handle all of the marketing by themselves. While there are a few writers who are great at self-promotion, most are beginners. For this reason, giving away books is a great option because it requires little effort (aside from actually writing the book) and can reach a large audience. While there are those who never read the free books they download,  there are more who do download and read. If they like it, it’s more than likely they will recommend the book to their friends and family, thus increasing the audience exponentially.

Also, free e-books offer greater accessibility across different countries. Anyone who has a smartphone can download and read a book almost immediately. While there are some issues with geo-restrictions with books only available in certain regions, Virtual Private Network services now allow people to work around them. That means greater chances to reach a wider audience.

Reduce Buyer Risk

authors, offeing free eBooks to reduce-buyer-riskMost readers are hesitant to try new authors. They’re not sure if they’ll like the writing style or plot. A free e-book significantly reduces that risk as it removes money from the equation. While they still will have to read the book to decide if they like it or not, it isn’t as bad as also spending $15. Readers are more willing to give a new author more of a chance if they know there’s little risk involved.

Authors are conscious of the reader’s hesitation, especially when it comes to trying something new. A free book not only benefits the readers, but it’s also good for authors as they can potentially gain a larger following.

Generate More Sales

authors, offeing free eBooks to generate-sales

Of course, writers don’t intend on giving away all of their books. Most offer the first book or two of a series for free to get readers hooked and interested in buying later books. Others might offer short stories related to their main work to drum up some interest. Either way, the idea is to direct potential readers back to some paid options. Even still, it’s a bargain as they’re able to assess whether or not they want to pay for more books by the author.

Receive Useful Feedback

authors, offeing free eBooks for feedbackAs much as everyone might not want to believe it, nobody is perfect. The same can be said of books. There are going to be some flaws even writers and editors don’t pick up. That’s what makes reader reviews so convenient. Although not all of them will be constructive, many will offer some insight into why they did or did not like about the book. It can help with future books or even editing the current one for future printing runs.

Deepen Reader Bonds

authors, offeing free eBooks to deepen-reader-bondsOne of the biggest reason authors offer free e-books is to reward their readers. For an e-book author, it’s all about providing the best experience possible. Even well-known authors have gone the free route with some of their books to thank their fans. Something as simple as this can strengthen reader loyalty. Even better, there’s no reason the book needs to be free forever. It can be a temporary promotion to gain interest and attract new readers. Or it can be a gift to current readers. Either way, it’s an effective way to capture people’s attention.

Reduce Piracy

authors, offeing free eBooks to reduce-piracyMost people are familiar with pirated movies, TV shows or music, but there’s just as big of a market for pirated books. As with any creative medium, authors don’t like having their work stolen. They want to earn money for the hard work they’ve poured into their books. Surprisingly, free e-books can help curb piracy.

Most readers choose the path of least resistance. If they can get a book for free or cheap, they’ll go for a more convenient, legal route than a more difficult, illegal one. If they truly like the author’s work, they’re also more likely to support the author and purchase the next one.

While some authors might chafe at the idea of giving away their books, more and more are embracing this free model. With so many books on the market right now, commanding attention is on top of everyone’s list. Free books are a great way for authors to build their community while also seeing people’s reactions to their work. Like it or not, affordable content is here to stay.

What’s your experience with free e-books? Tell us in the comments below!

About the Author:

Caroline is a freelance technology writer who also writes entertainment articles for Culture Coverage. She’s proud to call herself a bibliophile and has filled her physical and digital bookcase with hundreds of free, cheap and premium books from new and established authors.

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