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Self-Published Author R. Lynn and BookRix Social Media Director Amber Sims Hinterplattner got the chance to interview successful self-published authors Blake Crouch and JA Konrath at the 2011 BookExpo America BEA in New York City, NY. Blake Crouch and JA Konrath discuss what it’s been like since they left their legacy publishers, how much money they make per month in eBook sales, the importance of marketing and finding key influencers to write book reviews, building a fan base and platform to sell books and their advice to writers and authors out there. Be prepared, the REAL, authentic and humorous personalities emerge but with all seriousness about why they left their legacy publishers and the power of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and BookRix.

Self-Published Author R. Lynn shares what she loves about BookRix, the online community connecting readers and writers, to BookRix Social Media Director Amber Sims Hinterplattner while at Book Expo America BEA 2011 in New York City, NY. Recently, Author R. Lynn turned down a traditional publishing opportunity to become a BookRix sponsored author as BookRix launches their author services this year including eBook distribution and print on demand POD. She talks about how BookRix can help writers and authors get to the next level and who a few of her self-publishing mentors are currently including Amanda Hocking and JA Konrath.

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