I have always been an avid reader. From the moment I read my first book in kindergarten, all the way up until this day, I’ve devoured them. I’ve been told I devour books instead of merely reading them. For someone like me who does look at the reviews on books on Amazon as well as other sites, this was an interesting read. So many authors are coming forward with new and exciting reads each day. Some are published through large publishers, some through smaller ones and some even self-published. Because you can receive books in so many different formats today, it’s important to remember that you have to cross promote. You can’t just add a title to your blog or site; you have to get it out there to the masses. There are endless possibilities for advertisement of course. But in the end, Amazon is one of, if not the biggest retailers for books. As an author of course you’re going to want to get your work to the tops of the lists. As a customer, you want to see what the best from the author is at the moment. You want to be able to look through their page and see the reviews, availability and descriptions of current as well as upcoming books.

I think Ms. Sansevieri does a pretty good job of pointing out the key points. One key point is in using keywords. Amazon is like just about any search engine out there. You type in something you are looking for and it brings back a list of items that fit into that. Using a good description with keywords is a must. If you give a good summary of what your book is about, then you are going to get more hits. You can’t just put something like, “this is a book about a man and his dog”, when in actuality it’s a complex story about a man who learns how to accept the terms of his life after war. It’s through the devotion and love of his dog that pushes him to strive for understanding.

She explains things in an easy fashion that doesn't bore you into frustration. The example pictures given in the book can be hard to read depending on what type of format you’re reading it on. I read it both on my kindle and my laptop and portions were difficult to see. My two concerns would be the images not being formatted to the book very well and the fact it’s short. I see there is a sequel to the book and would be more of an asset if they are read together. I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.