What does a Launch Tribe friend do?
- First, you read all or a meaningful part of the Advance Review Copy and draft a candid review. It's written for anyone grieving and feeling lost after the death of someone they love (though women are the more likely readers). It's about learning to live with loss and with joy every day, creating a new life through Tiny-Come-Back-to-Your-Senses Rituals, Joy Habits, and what I call Designing Your Emotional Flak Jacket. The book unfolds through personal storytelling, including my work with others navigating grief during my 25+ years as a philanthropic and end-of-life planning advisor.
- Second, you download a copy of the final e-book version from Amazon when published on March 18th. It will be on a special FREE Kindle offer during the first 3 days after release. (Of course, you're also welcome to buy a copy of the paperback, if you prefer.)
- Third, you post your honest review on Amazon in the first days after publication. Why? Amazon is by far the US and global go-to place for book-buying (70% of all new book sales). Reviews make a huge difference in Amazon's world in terms of people being able to find the books that can help them. Your review raises the profile of Grieving Us on Amazon's platform. (Yes, I will make the paperback available to independent bookstores and distributors, too.)
- Fourth, you let others know about the book through word-of-mouth or your own social media posting encouraging them to take advantage of the limited FREE Kindle book offer (and ideally leave a review). Lots of downloads in the early days after publication make a difference. You can also direct people to this page to join the Launch Tribe.
What you'll receive:
- You'll get an Advance Review Copy of the book in PDF format that you can read on your iPad or import into your Kindle or other e-reader as well as print out as a hardcopy. Instructions will follow later to make it easy for you to leave a review on Amazon. While I'd love for you to write a review, if you decide you don't want to, no worries, no obligation. We'll still be friends ;-)
- Anyone who downloads the Kindle e-book or buys the paperback can receive a free copy of the audiobook version when it's ready. Instructions are inside the book. While the audiobook will also be for sale on Amazon, iTunes and elsewhere, I know many in the early stages of grief may find it helpful to be able to listen to rather than read the book they've just bought. (Yes, it's my voice, so you decide if that's a gift or a curse ;-)
- You'll enjoy (at least I hope you will!) the good feelings that come with knowing you are helping people grieving the loss of someone they love find an affordable, useful self-help resource with stories & simple practices to support their journey with loss.
- You'll receive an invitation to join in a Virtual Book Launch Gathering where you can ask me anything about writing the book, the stories and strategies I share in Grieving Us, and possibly a brief reading from a section of the book, it there's interest.
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Kimberley@PoetOwl.com