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THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING becomes a #1 Best Seller on Amazon

Update #32 · Mar 21, 2013 · 8 comments

Hello!

I just wanted to share this amazing news with all of you awesome people - since you all helped make it possible!

Last weekend, thanks in large part to a rave review for TGWWBK on io9, TGWWBK soared to #1 (in our primary category and #2 in both our secondary categories) for Amazon Kindle sales. We also almost broke the 100 top Kindle sales (in ANY category) which is huge. Sales since the review have been amazing, both digital/print on Amazon and through the website. And if you have been wanting to get a limited edition copy of the book or some swag/prints at a future date, I urge you to do that now as I'm quickly selling out of just about everything. 

Anyway, I just wanted to share this amazing news with all of you and thank you for your help in doing this. Couldn't have done it without you!

I also, as always, wanted to encourage those of you that have read the book to post reviews on Amazon (and/or Goodreads/wherever) - a large number of reviews can only help us - both in literal sales and in where this book might be headed in the future. Stay tuned - exciting things are happening!

Kelly

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    INNOCENT BYSTANDER LEVEL: You get my great & powerful gratitude. This is primarily for people that don't care about teenaged super-powered badass chicks - (what's wrong with you?!) - but want to offer support - every little bit helps - THANK YOU!

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    UNLOCKED REWARD! By popular demand we're adding a poster reward. POSTER #1 is a limited edition 24 x 36 full color semi-gloss poster of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING cover - this will be Stephanie Hans illustration PLUS the book title and my name (as seen in the video on the home page). These are limited edition posters and will be stamped and numbered with an exclusive stamp in the bottom right corner. To add this to your order just up your order by the amount listed and shoot me a message telling me which posted you are adding. Please note that because people will not be actually selecting this reward in their checkout I will have to keep track of when this reward sells out - and the "limit available" may not be accurate. (CAN/MEX add $5; INTL add $12). Please see Update #8 for images.

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    UNLOCKED REWARD! Limited edition B&W print of Meredith McClaren's "Bonnie vs. Lola 'itties'", hand numbered and signed by Meredith and limited to 10 only! This reward also includes everything from the "Ultimate Badass Level." US Shipping included, for CAN/MEX add $8, for INTL add $12. See Update #6 for an image of what this print looks like.

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    UNLOCKED REWARD! By popular demand we're adding a poster reward. POSTER #2 is a limited edition 24 x 36 full color semi-gloss poster of Stephanie Hans THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING original cover illustration. This will NOT have the book title or my name on it - it will only be the illustration. This edition will also be signed by both Stephanie and myself. These are limited edition posters and will be stamped and numbered with an exclusive stamp in the bottom right corner, along with the signature. To add this to your order just up your order by the amount listed and shoot me a message telling me which posted you are adding. Please note that because people will not be actually selecting this reward in their checkout I will have to keep track of when this reward sells out - and the "limit available" may not be accurate. (CAN/MEX add $5; INTL add $12). Please see Update #8 for images.

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    KITCHEN SINK LEVEL: When you simply must have everything this is the package for you. You get - the paperback print version (signed and inscribed), the e-book version, the limited edition hardback (signed, inscribed, and numbered), your name on the website, your name in the book, a hand written thank you, all 3 bookmarks, all 3 stickers, both magnets, all 3 promotional postcards, AND an original sketch by Kelly of either Bonnie or Lola. Note: This level gets you TWO print copies - 1 hardback limited edition and 1 paperback (CAN/MEX add $8; INTL add $12)

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    UNLOCKED REWARD: EXCLUSIVE THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING BOOK CLUB. In addition to everything from the "Kitchen Sink Level" you will also get exclusive "backstage" access to a password protected forum where you will see never seen before deleted material, stories, and characters, edited pages, original sketches, and learn what was cut from earlier drafts and why. Was Bonnie in a mental hospital? Did Lola make different choices? Connect with other (and let's face it - the FIRST) TGWWBK superfans and read along with Kelly, who will be running discussions and answering your questions about the book. Also, you just know we're going to cast the movie...! Participate in an exclusive book club with the author - what could be better?

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    UNLOCKED REWARD: Renowned Indie and Web Comic Artist Emily Carroll original THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING themed watercolor sketch. Approximately 6x6. This package also includes everything from the "Ultimate Badass Level."

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    UNLOCKED REWARD! Both Ross Campbell Bonnie and Lola heads, each on their own 8x10, limited edition hand numbered and signed by Ross. Limited to 12 only! This package also includes everything from the "Ultimate Badass Level." US Shipping included, for CAN/MEX add $8, for INTL add $12. Please see Update #6 for an image of these prints.

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    UNLOCKED REWARD: "Ross Loves Lola Reward!" - GLORY artist and WET MOON and SHADOWEYES creator Ross Campbell's original THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING art - one of a kind and featuring Lola LeFever. Alternatively you may request a character of your own creation if you send a description (within reason) OR Ross will always draw Ninja Turtles - as everyone knows! *Note: This also includes everything from the "Kitchen Sink Levell"

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    UNLOCKED REWARD: Marvel Cover artist (JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY) Stephanie Hans (and creator of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING cover) original Bonnie Braverman artwork. A photo of the final watercolor piece (approximately 11 x 17) is visible on the main page. *Note: this also includes everything from the "Kitchen Sink Level"

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