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I was talking to some writing friends a few days ago about how almost any book can become an Amazon bestseller if it's listed under the right categories (there do seem to be some obscure ones) Now my own free book is listed. No, I don't see how a free download can be considered a good seller either.
The category is 'single author' in 'short stories' in 'literature and fiction' in 'kindle store' and I'm no 83. You can get it here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Drop-Drink-Patsy-Collins-ebook/dp/B009RX5MGS/ref=la_B004O08LRQ_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1408631656&sr=1-1Do you think one hour on a list with multiple sub categories really qualifies a book as being a best seller?
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And it doesn't seem to need much nowadays to emblazon best seller on a book...
However, I must admit that when I do see a book of mine placed in the top 100 of whatever category, I will quote it on a forum such as kindleboards. It does draw positive attention to it, even though the rating is meaningless really.
TN, I don't blame you for mentioning it at all. We have to make the most of anything positive to help promote our work.