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We\u2019ve sold over 100 print copies this month.<\/li>\n<li>Promote, Promote, Promote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out my cozy mystery novels : <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1kAI8I2\">http:\/\/amzn.to\/1kAI8I2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like my Facebook page: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kleptocatmysteries\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kleptocatmysteries<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Total sales for my novels this month is actually over 1,100 and counting. How did I manage that? Here\u2019s what I suggest: Write in a genre that is popular. Write a good story. Hire a talented cover designer. Have your manuscript edited. 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