October 2019

Hi {$name|default:"there"},

How are you doing?

It is hot here. It's also the last quarter of 2019, the last quarter of the second decade of the 21st century (let that sink in a moment), and Christmas is on the way. And I'm in a silly mood!

Lots of stuff's been happening. That audiobook I told you about had some hiccoughs, but it's still a possibility, and I started writing a fantasy story... but it just wouldn't come, so I switched to a South African horror story that's been rattling around in my head for at least five years now.

Oh, and I've read another six books since the last time my name graced your Inbox. Which isn't very much at all, by some people's standards, but I'm proud of it.

Before we dive into the news, I was reminded a few weeks ago that United States law requires me to disclose the fact that many of the links in this newsletter are "affiliate" links, which means I stand to earn a commission or other benefits if you click on some of them and take certain actions (like buying books or signing up for services).

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Not everyone sees every ad. First, they're targeted to particular categories (I set mine up to show things relating to books and entertainment), and they're also personalised based on what Admailr believes each person's preferences and habits are.

But if you run a business, and you'd like to expand your reach, why not sign up as an Admailr Advertiser and create your first campaign? Who knows—you might see your ad in next month's newsletter. Wouldn't that be cool?

Finances: September 2019

I just missed profit in September. I made a bit of money from advertising (both in this newsletter and on my website). And that MailerLite affiliate income is still coming in, which I'm thrilled about.

I also sold a copy of Heaven and Earth on Amazon's US store, and Scribd continues to perform well, because I had another reader read Memoirs of a Guardian Angel there.

Here are the figures. As always, I have converted them to South African Rands using the exchange rates at the time of this writing:

• Income:   R   66.39
  
• Expenses: R   69.00
• Loss:     R    2.61

Earn Commission from my Books

Many online retailers also offer affiliate programmes, where you can earn a commission for getting people to buy books there. I use Amazon's, Smashwords', and Loot's affiliate programmes, but there are others you can look into. 

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, just reply to this mail and ask me how.

Month in Books

I read another six books since the last newsletter (one was in September; I finished it after I sent this email, but before the end of the month).

Click on any of the following covers to read my review on Goodreads, which will also contain links to buy the books (these are affiliate links, as mentioned above).

Have you read any of these?

Well, they must be a very good friend because you've just discovered a treasure trove of reading goodness!

First off, please thank your friend profusely for me. Then, go make sure you don't miss out on any more of these monthly newsletters. You'll also get one of my books free and an exclusive invitation to Graham's Super-secret Readers' Circle group on Facebook.

What are you waiting for? Click here to claim your free stuff. :-)

Yours in Reading,

Graham

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