Hello everyone! My name is Tommy Boyd, and I’m an independent author from Toccoa, Georgia. My book, A Rough Patch: Living Through Fear, Faith, and Hope, shares my journey through serious heart problems, fear, recovery, and faith. I joined this community to learn better ways to reach readers and market my book on a limited budget. I’m also working toward an audiobook and planning my next book. I look forward to learning from everyone and connecting with other nonfiction authors. If God did it for me, He can do it for you.

First, continued thanks to Julie and Booklaunchers! Your investment of time and talents in our efforts are paying off. We are especially getting lots of attention for the book cover you created! Thanks! We just had a client purchase 73 copies of our book, The Neurodiversity Connection, for their organization. They said they got a bulk discount from Amazon. I'm wanting to learn how that works. I understand our royalties remain the same. What criteria does Amazon use and can I promote this concept with other clients.

My book was just awarded a IPPY bronze award for cover design. I entered that category because I wanted my fabulous designer Domini Dragoone to get some recognition. But can I claim this as an award for my book as long as I also credit her?

The best nonfiction books get people thinking, talking, questioning, or seeing something differently. What are people having conversations about after reading your book?

Can you all take a look at this new revised cover and give me some frank feedback regarding: - “What kind of book do you think this is?” - “What stands out first?” - “Would you pick this up—and why or why not?” Thank you so very much!