DEALING WITH BOOK RELEASE DATES

 

As writers, we often wonder: when are the best times for our books to be released? I’ve read that February and March are considered best because the weather is generally bad. People are more likely to stay at home and buy or borrow books.

I’ve also read that the biggest mistake authors make is assuming their book, no matter the genre, would make a great Christmas gift. Therefore, they want to release the book in Q4 and take advantage of the buying season. But this is not usually the case.  Books that sell well during this time of year are holiday themed books like holiday cookbooks, holiday children’s books, holiday novels and big movie tie-ins.  Any other type of book gets lost in the multitude of titles, making it hard to garner attention. 

My twenty-first novel, HEART OF WISDOM, was released on September 5^th by the publisher Level Best Books.  So far, only a Kindle version appears, and there’s no listing for the print edition as yet. I believe this will not take place until the end of September. So only one buy link as of now: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Wisdom-Jacqueline-Seewald-ebook/dp/B0C8BRFM86/

 

This happens with many books from a variety of publishers. It is frustrating to writers like me. Several people have asked me when they can order the new novel. I’ve had to explain it’s published, but not fully. It’s embarrassing to have to say that. 

Nevertheless, I’ll introduce the book today on my blog. First off, I suppose you could call this novel multi-genre. 

Part I of HEART OF WISDOM is in the nature of an historical family saga featuring a Jewish immigrant family, husband, wife and four daughters, during the years 1920 through 1946 as they face the challenges of surviving life, love and loss in Newark, New Jersey. Part II is mainly Sora’s story, youngest daughter of the family, and develops as a murder mystery in which her husband is accused of a crime he did not commit. Sora with the help of a local lawyer is determined to prove Eli innocent. Some members of her family rally to lend support. 

I sent out several advance review copies in print and pdf. Here’s some responses I received:

“An excellent two generation family saga of Polish immigrants to America set against the backdrop of the Great Wars and The Depression. With Loyalty as a captivating theme, point of view character Sora caught my heart and never let go.”—Muddy Rose Reviews

“A steady tale of a tight-knit family with four sisters building their lives in a new country in changing times.” Author Susan Oleksiw

“Literally a genuine page-turner.” Author Steve Slavin

“Through the tumultuous years between 1920 and 1945, sibling rivalry, love, marriage, births, death, and an arrest for murder, the Demsky family knows, in the end, family is everything.”

Sandra Murphy, Author

“Heart of Wisdom is well worth reading: for its historical value, for its insights into the family life of the immigrants who made our country what it is, and for its elements of mystery. Highly recommend.” Author Erica Miner

Hopefully, readers will find this book worthy.