Is The Defect by Jeff Bailey a Collectors Item

Deer Hawk Publications released my novel, The Defect, in early June 2016. Amazon included the print and Kindle versions of the novel on Amazon’s website the next day. Amazon re-designated the print version ‘temporarily unavailable’ a week later. The publisher will make some editorial and formatting corrections and re-release the book the last week in June 2016. I know that Amazon sold some copies of the print version prior to the change of status. I know this because I bought a copy before the sales freeze.

I know of only three copies of the novel that sold and shipped during that first week. I can’t believe my good fortune. I own one of three known copies of first edition defective printing of a first novel of a new author. Someday, if I become, (let me rephrase that) when I become a rich and famous author, these rare first edition print copies might really be worth some money. Of course, we’re a long way from fame and fortune.

The book in my library is like a coin minted with an error and then recalled by the government. The fewer the coins, the more valuable the coins. I know of only three edit misprint copies of The Defect. More copies may have been shipped. I just don’t know. The easiest way to identify a misprint is to look on the acknowledgement page. One of the errors was that the name of the cover designer was omitted. I understand, but haven’t verified for myself that the illustrators name will be included in all subsequent printings. If you own a copy of The Defect by author Jeff Bailey, it might be worth a look. If you own one, please, let me know. I’m really curious how many were shipped.

As I said, I’m a first time author, so I don’t know all of the processes of book distribution. However, I can’t help but wonder if there are more copies the misprinted version floating around a warehouse or distribution center somewhere waiting to be purchased. I have decided that if there are more copies if this collector’s edition, I may try to buy them. At the very least, they may attract an investor following on EBAY.

https://sites.google.com/site/jeffreyabaileyauthor/
Jeff.bailey4007@gmail.com

http://jeffbaileyauthor.blogspot.com/

Welcome to my world.

The Defect on Amazon.com's Top Ten Books List

Now that The Defect is listed on Amazon.com., I decided to join Amazon's Author Central service. The site has a location where I can insert a short bio and a picture to be displayed next to my book's entry. A user has only to click on my name to add the display.

Author Central also has a much more interesting feature. a 'book ranking' graphic. I can see a graph of how my standing on the Amazon Top Ten Best Seller. This week, on a scale of one to ten, The Defect is ranked 344,098. I believe that my ranking is actually up from yesterday. WooHoo!! I have a long way to go. Today I HAVE a ranking.

The Author Central feature also has a more useful feature. The page itemized all the comments That have been posted for one of my books in the previous ranking period. This is my first official Amazon book review:

"The Defect by Jeff Bailey was one of the most riveting books I have read. I was captivated from the first page through the last paragraph. Definitely deserves a five star rating!"

Release of The Defect by Jeff Bailey

Deer Hawk Publications released my book, The Defect, last Friday, June eighth. That one sentence sums up my month. The listing for the paper and Kindle formats is on Amazon.com, now. Follow the links or open Amazon's website and search 'jeff bailey defect.'
The listings for Barnes and Noble will be out in a few weeks.
I didn't include an acknowledgement in the book. I realize now that I should have included a shout-out for my editor at Deer Hawk, Aurelia Sands, and for Deer Hawk Publications, in general.
I know everyone says, "I couldn't have done it without them." I understand that phrase, now. I couldn't have done it without Aurelia. At times, she worked me like a dog. At other  times, she gave me the support  that I needed. Aurelia, thank you.
Writing the book was time consuming. Editing the book was grueling. Now, comes the real labor, marketing the book. Marketing a book is going to be a whole new experience for me.
So here goes, marketing step number one.

My book, The Defect, has been released.

Ask at your favorite book seller, today.

Welcome to my world.