Have you ever heard of NetGalley? It’s a website for media and bloggers to get free copies of books for media purposes: interviews, reviews, etc. In order to be a member, though, you have to go through an approval process, and then another approval process for each book you want to read. Also, from an author perspective, it’s crazy expensive. Like $399 and up expensive.

Story Cartel is like NetGalley lite– it’s smaller and more indie focused, and A LOT more reasonable. Anyone who likes to read can sign up and get books for free. Authors pay $25 (or less if you buy a package) to have a book listed. The caveat is this: by downloading, you’re agreeing to read and review the book within four weeks. When you submit your review, you’re entered into a contest for prizes like Amazon Gift cards. So it’s really a win-win-win.

At least, I’m hoping so!

I’m running my first Story Cartel promotion right now, giving away copies of Finding the Ruby Slippers through April 3. You’ll have until the 10th to post the review and be entered for their prizes. I’ll let you know how it goes!

Here’s the link— check out my book, and the other books on the site (but read mine first!) https://storycartel.com/books/finding-the-ruby-slippers