I Belong to No One launched in the UK on Thursday 3rd December, as scheduled. And so did You Belong to Me, the latest psychological suspense novel from UK Author Samantha Hayes. Here is how one Tesco store handled that co-incidence.
What a hoot! It was Samantha Hayes who brought it to my attention. She has also let me know of Twitter chatter about the book placement. Someone at Tesco has a sense of humour, and created a bit of a stir by pitting the books to an on-shelf argument. Clearly, though, you don’t have to make a choice. 2 for £7 is a great offer!
What a hoot – a real win / win. I am reading your book now Gwen – it’s very good.
Apparently sold 1000 copies in week 1! Can’t complain about that. And thanks for the feedback on the book!
Sounds like good marketing for your book! Congratulations.
It was a fantastic lucky break. I heard that almost 1000 copies sold in the first week. I’m curious to know how sales are progressing now, but don’t want to badger my publisher. Also it was supposed to be released in Canada and I haven’t seen anything yet. Nor have they been successful in getting me a US publication deal at this stage – but I live in hope. Thanks for your congratulations!
Gosh, isn’t that funny.I still think your book is the clear winner.
You’re such a sweetie. I am trying to get hold of Sam Hayes book 🙂
Good Luck 🍀
Thank you Charlotte 😀
Very smart marketing on some employees part! So exciting for you – best of luck!
I agree – someone is on the ball. Let’s see if it bears fruit.
Little update Gwen – my local supermarket (a Sainsbury’s) is quite big, but not a superstore. It does have books, but they mostly had ‘Christmas stock’ – celeb chef recipe books, sports biographies and children’s picture books – on their shelves. They only had a small display of paperbacks and they were nearly all big-name thrillers. So, sadly no ‘I Belong to No One’ nor any Samantha Hayes either. I’m sure it’s on display in the bookshops in the City Centre though.
Thanks for letting me know Agnes!
What a hoot Gwen, I’m sure your book will be a great success, where ever available!!! 🙂
I am ever hopeful Debbie 🙂
Good luck! What a wonderful chance promotion of the titles against each other.
You can imagine how thrilled I was when it was brought to my attention!
Just great Gwen! Millions of people go through Tesco stores and at 7 pounds for two books – WOW!
It’s off to a great start with exposure like that. I could never have dreamed of that.
Ah yes, she used to do the weather report on TV3 in New Zealand. It’s safe to say it isn’t my niece SH, as she is still attending school:) In all seriousness, you’ve scored an additional level of promotion at a critically important time – onyer G!
Thanks for the support Kevin 🙂
‘All publicity is good publicity’ as they say and being included in such an offer surely must increase sales. I’m popping into my local supermarket at lunchtime and will have a look to see if our local store has done anything similar.
I’ll be interested to know! I feel incredibly lucky to have nailed a UK deal, as there are millions of people there with their own stories . . . at the same time, I can’t help but hope my little book makes some impact.
Well, I think recently there’s been a genuine renewal of interest in strong women with powerful, true stories. Let’s hope that the eye-catching cover and title encourages plenty of perusals and . . . sales.
Fingers crossed Agnes.
Happy coincidence
This is the part where you tell me Samantha Hayes is your favourite author and everyone is bound to buy my book on the strength of having been coupled with hers 🙂 . . .
Never heard of her 🙂
Just wait, now you will see her name everywhere 🙂
Brilliant