Blackthorn Back at the Top!
Okay, so my next post was supposed to be about lycans…but this is too exciting not to share!!
On a day that started like any other Wednesday – me bleary eyed and gulping down coffee whilst stumbling around getting myself ready for school – I was greeted by a fabulous email from my publisher…Blood Shadows is back at the top!
In the Summer, I was bouncing off the walls with excitement when Blood Shadows hit the No. 1 spot in the U.S. Amazon Gothic Romance chart. Not convinced I’d ever get that close again, I made the most of the moment. But now today, Blood Shadows is back – and at No.2! 😀
Not just that but No. 6 in the Vampire Romance Chart on Amazon.com… 😀
My home country is being equally as supportive, with BOTH Blood Shadows and Blood Roses in the Top 4 in the Gothic Romance Chart on Amazon UK! 😀
Convincing readers to try your books is tough, really tough – especially when they have no idea who you are. Sometimes comparisons help. I get compared to J.R. Ward more than any other author. Some readers are in agreement, some are not. I’ve only read one of Ms Ward’s books so I’m nowhere in a position to comment, but I do know what an incredible author she is. So when I stumbled on this comment yesterday, I was beyond flattered – even more so because it was posted by the awesome Ilsa Madden-Mills, author of the Amazon bestseller Very Bad Things:
“…holy hell, I stumbled across a vampire book by a British author Lindsay J. Pryor. It’s layered and deep and riveting and sexy all rolled into one. It reminded me a little of the Ward books, although…and this is hard for me…I think they are better. Yes, I said it. Don’t get me wrong, Ward is my all-time fav paranormal romance writer, but Lindsay managed to combine the dark with MORE sexy…”
So, as I’m sure this recent chart peak is no fluke, I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Ilsa Madden-Mills for her public declaration of fandom for Blood Shadows and to the equally fantastic Maryse of Maryse’s Book Blog for posting Ilsa’s comment on her blog. Ladies, you’re wonderful!
And, of course, to everyone who has recently bought a copy of Blood Shadows (and Blood Roses), I want to say HUGE thanks to you too – this doesn’t happen without you. Welcome to Blackthorn!
Comments
Amazing news and so well deserved!
Blackthorn looks fab sitting up there at the top, you should be so proud of yourself. Thrilled for you Linds!!!!! 🙂
Aww – thank you, Tracey. I’m so utterly thrilled as you can imagine. Just think – you’ll be one of the first to read Blood Torn. I hope you’re excited! Hugs 😀
That’s fantastic! Congrats, Linds! Hope it stays at the top.
Hi Tima! Thank you! I hope all is progressing well with Bloodgifted. X
Things are progressing slowly, Linds. Will send you a letter. I’m thrilled BS and BR are doing so well xxx
I look forward to hearing from you, Tima. XX
Lindsay,
I am one of the people who noticed the post on Maryse’s Book Blog. And am I glad I did. Blackthorn has sucked me in. I thoroughly enjoyed reading both books and can’t wait for the next one. You are definitely an author I follow closely in the future! Thanks for sharing your word, talent and stories Lindsay!
-Amy
Hi Amy. Oh, I’m thrilled (and blushing)! That’s so amazing to hear. Huge thanks for letting me know how much you enjoyed them. Blood Torn will be following very shortly. 🙂
Lindsay I can’t wait for Blood Torn!!!! Then poor you will get the book 4 pestering! 🙂
Haha! Ah, I love being pestered when in comes to Blackthorn. And I’m having SO much fun with book 4 at the moment… oops, nearly revealed the title!! 😉
Just purchased your first book last night on recommendation from Maryse’s book blog. Read it already. Loved it. Will be pimping it to my book loving friends. Can’t wait to read the next one.
That’s fantastic to know, Julie. And equally fantastic to know you enjoyed it enough to pimp it to your friends – thank you so much!! 🙂
I too found your books via maryse’s book blog and couldn’t be happier! I read both books today and have to say they are wonderful! I cannot wait for Jask and Sophia’s book. I am definitely a new fan!
Hi Katrina! Oh, wow, thank you so much! There’s nothing quite like starting a Sunday morning hearing from a new fan. 🙂 I hope you enjoy Jask and Sophia’s story just as much. It won’t be long now.