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Author Visibility & Book Marketing Strategist

Discovery gap analysis & author visibility

Your book has readers. They just can't find it yet.

I analyze your book's Amazon ranking, category placement, keyword targeting, review patterns, and audience signals to identify exactly why your ideal readers aren't discovering your work. Then I build the strategy to fix it.

200+ authors across 15+ genres. Data-first approach. Relationship-centered results.

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✦ 200+ Authors Helped    ✦ 15+ Genres Covered    ✦ Amazon Rankings Transformed    ✦ Category Placement Optimized    ✦ Series Funnels Built    ✦ Backlists Revived    ✦ Review Strategies Executed    ✦ Data-Driven Strategies    ✦ BookTok Campaigns Launched      

The 8 Signs Your Book Has a Discovery Problem,
Not a Quality Problem

If even 2 or 3 of these feel familiar, your book almost certainly has a positioning gap that's blocking readers from finding it.

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"My reviews are great but nobody's finding the book"

You have a 4.0+ rating. Readers who find it love it. But your BSR is stuck past #500,000 and organic discovery has completely stalled. The quality is there. The visibility infrastructure is not.

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"I launched and it just… disappeared"

You did the launch posts, told your friends, maybe ran a small promo. There was a brief spike, then nothing. Three months later, it feels like the book never existed. That's a launch strategy gap, not a book problem.

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"I don't know who my readers are or where they gather"

You wrote the book, but you can't describe your ideal reader with precision. Without that map, marketing is just guessing.

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"I think I'm in the wrong categories but don't know which are right"

Amazon has 16,000+ categories. Being in the wrong 3 means your book is invisible to readers who would love it. This is the single most common fixable problem.

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"Readers love Book 1 but never buy Book 2"

Your series has a read-through leak. The cause is almost always a back-matter funnel gap: no next-book link, no newsletter CTA, or a Book 2 blurb that doesn't hook.

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"I have a backlist that's just sitting there doing nothing"

You published 2, 3, or 5+ books. The early ones stopped selling entirely. Those books still have value — they just need repositioning, refreshed metadata, and reintroduction.

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"Marketing feels overwhelming and I don't know what actually works"

You've been told to do newsletters, BookTok, Instagram, blog tours, Amazon ads, and 47 other things. You need a filter, not more noise.

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"I'm spending money on marketing but can't tell if it's working"

You've tried ads, promos, or paid services. You have no framework to evaluate what moved the needle. You need a data baseline, not more tactics.

I'll look at your book's actual signals and tell you exactly what I see. No cost, no obligation.

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What I Look at When I Analyze Your Book

Before I make a single recommendation, I examine these real, observable data signals. No guessing. No generic advice.

Best Sellers Rank

Where you rank overall and in each category, and what the trajectory tells us about momentum.

Category Placement

Whether your 3 categories align with where your actual readers browse and discover new books.

Keywords & Search

Whether your backend keywords match what readers type when looking for books like yours.

Also-Bought Carousel

Whether the books next to yours attract the same readers or send them elsewhere entirely.

Review Patterns

What readers say, how fast reviews accumulate, and what sentiment signals reveal.

Pricing Strategy

Whether your price signals the right genre, quality tier, and reader expectations.

Blurb & Cover Signals

Whether your packaging triggers the genre expectations your ideal readers carry.

Platform Presence

Your visibility on Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, social platforms, and reader communities.

Series Ecosystem

Read-through rates, back-matter funnels, series entry point optimization.

Metadata Quality

Subtitle, A+ Content, editorial reviews, and every piece of discoverability infrastructure.

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Six Steps from Invisible to Discoverable

Every engagement follows this sequence. Clear, documented, no surprises.

1

You Share Your Book

Send me your title, genre, and Amazon link. That's all I need. I look at the publicly available data before we even talk.

2

I Analyze the Signals

BSR trajectory, category placement, keyword alignment, review patterns, also-bought health, pricing, platform presence, and competitive landscape.

3

I Identify the Gaps

Exactly 3 specific, data-backed discovery or positioning gaps. Not vague observations. Precise signals showing where and why readers can't find your book.

4

I Build the Strategy

For each gap, a corresponding market move. Exact categories, keywords, pricing adjustments, funnel fixes, and community targets. Actionable, not theoretical.

5

You Implement with Support

A written strategy document with prioritized action steps. Email support during implementation. I answer questions as they come up and help troubleshoot.

6

We Measure and Adjust

After changes take effect, I review the data again. What moved? What needs refinement? Strategy evolves based on real market response.

I find the gap between your book and its readers. Then I close it.

Amanda Gary

Most authors don't have a quality problem. They have a discovery problem. Their book sits in the wrong categories, targets keywords nobody searches, has a blurb that doesn't signal the right tropes, or ranks so low that no algorithm will ever surface it organically.

I started by noticing patterns. Why do some books with 4.5-star ratings and passionate reviews stay invisible while others with weaker content gain momentum? The answer is almost never writing quality. It's positioning, metadata, category alignment, and whether your book appears where your natural readers actually browse.

Today I combine deep market analysis with reader community intelligence. I look at your BSR trajectory, your also-bought carousel health, your category placement accuracy, your review velocity, your keyword targeting, your pricing strategy, and your platform presence. Then I build a clear, actionable plan that connects the dots.

I don't sell hype. I don't guarantee bestseller lists. I don't use tactics that risk your reputation. What I do is study your book's actual market signals, identify the specific gaps preventing discovery, and create strategies that put your book where the right readers are already looking.

What Sets This Apart

  • Every recommendation based on observable data, not opinions
  • I look at your book's actual market position before suggesting anything
  • Strategies are genre-specific, not one-size-fits-all
  • I tell you what NOT to do as often as what to do
  • No fake reviews, no manipulation, no reputation risks
  • Honest about what I can and can't help with
  • Free assessment before you commit to anything

Authors I've Worked With

Click a book cover to view it on Amazon. Click an email to reach out directly.

Targeted Services for Specific Needs

Choose a focused service or combine several. Every engagement is built around your book's actual data and market position.

🔍 Amazon & Metadata Optimization

Categories • Keywords • Algorithm

Fix the infrastructure that determines whether Amazon surfaces your book or buries it.

  • Category repositioning into high-fit, lower-competition categories
  • Keyword research aligned with reader search behavior
  • Book description optimization for algorithm and conversion
  • A+ Content strategy and layout
  • Backend keyword and BISAC alignment

📊 Reader Audience Mapping

Comp Titles • Also-Boughts • Communities

Identify exactly who your readers are, where they browse, and how to position your book in their path.

  • Comp title analysis and also-bought carousel mapping
  • Reader demographic and psychographic profiling
  • Community identification across platforms
  • Audience overlap with similar-tier authors
  • Genre adjacency and crossover opportunities

🚀 Launch & Relaunch Strategy

Pre-Launch • Launch • Post-Launch

Research-driven launch plans built on market analysis, not generic checklists.

  • Pre-launch market analysis and positioning
  • Category and keyword strategy locked before release
  • Review velocity plan and ARC coordination
  • Launch week promotional stacking
  • Post-launch momentum with measurable checkpoints

📖 Book Club & Library Pipeline

Placement • Outreach • Guides

Targeted introductions to reader communities where your book naturally belongs.

  • Identify aligned clubs, libraries, and communities
  • Personalized outreach sequences
  • Reading guides and discussion questions
  • Library catalog and OverDrive placement support
  • Follow-up for sustained engagement

⭐ Review & Social Proof Strategy

Velocity • ARCs • Endorsements

Ethical review acceleration that builds genuine social proof readers trust.

  • ARC program design and reader selection
  • Reviewer matching by genre and tone
  • Review velocity planning for algorithm favor
  • Editorial review outreach strategy
  • Goodreads and BookBub ecosystem optimization

📚 Series & Backlist Revival

Read-Through • Funnels • Repositioning

Fix read-through leaks and give older titles a data-informed second life.

  • Series read-through analysis and funnel optimization
  • Back-matter CTA audit and improvement
  • Permafree and price pulsing strategy
  • Backlist category repositioning
  • Reintroduction to updated communities

✒️ Author Brand & Positioning

Identity • Messaging • Presence

Clarify who you are as an author so readers and industry professionals instantly understand your work.

  • Author bios in your natural voice
  • Amazon and Goodreads page optimization
  • Website content and messaging refinement
  • Media kit for press and events
  • Consistent platform presence

📧 Newsletter & Digital Visibility

Email • Social • Reader Magnets

Sustainable online visibility that matches your personality and reaches your audience.

  • Platform selection based on reader location
  • Newsletter setup and reader magnet strategy
  • Sustainable content rhythm planning
  • Cross-promotion and swap opportunities
  • BookTok and Bookstagram organic approaches

🎙️ Publicity & Partnerships

Podcasts • Events • Collaborations

Strategic appearances that extend your reach while still feeling authentic.

  • Podcast and blog pitch strategy
  • Interview preparation and talking points
  • Author collaboration opportunities
  • Festival and event targeting for your genre
  • Library speaking opportunity mapping

What Happens When Positioning Is Corrected

Anonymized results from real engagements. The pattern is always the same: identify the gap, fix the infrastructure, readers find the book.

Fantasy Romance • Debut

Strong reviews, zero momentum

Before: 4.3 stars, 18 reviews, BSR past #1,000,000. Wrong categories, no keyword overlap.

After: Repositioned into fairy tale retelling + clean fantasy romance categories with aligned keywords.

3 book club selections in 30 daysReviews doubled in 6 weeksBSR improved 400K+
Gothic Literary Fiction • Backlist

Published 3 years, discovery flatlined

Before: Passionate readers, but also-bought carousel drifted to unrelated titles. No new discovery.

After: Refreshed categories and keywords, targeted outreach to dark fiction book clubs and librarian networks.

5 new community discussionsRenewed library interestBacklist sales lift in 8 weeks
Women's Fiction • Uplifting

Good book, wrong metadata signals

Before: Blurb emphasized literary qualities. Readers actually wanted emotional stories about second chances.

After: Realigned blurb, categories, and keywords to match what readers search for and love.

Newsletter sign-ups 3xEngagement sustained 4+ monthsWord-of-mouth restarted
Thriller / Mystery • Series

Book 1 selling, 80% read-through drop

Before: No back-matter links, no newsletter CTA. Book 2 blurb spoiled Book 1. Readers disappeared.

After: Fixed series funnel, rewrote Book 2 blurb, added proper back-matter threading.

Read-through: 20% to 52%Series revenue nearly tripledBook 3 pre-orders exceeded Book 2
Nonfiction / Self-Help

Strong platform, book not converting

Before: 12K email subscribers, 40+ reviews. BSR stuck. Competing in broad categories against major publishers.

After: Moved to specific subcategories, added A+ Content, created reader magnet funnel from existing platform.

#1 in two subcategoriesSpeaking-to-book conversion upSustained top-100 placement
Historical Fiction • Dual Timeline

Split audience, neither could find it

Before: Reviews split between historical detail lovers and modern family drama fans. Only in general historical fiction.

After: Split keyword strategy targeting both reader pools through dual-timeline and family saga categories.

4 book clubs in 6 weeksGoodreads "want to read" doubledFirst library speaking invite

Deep Market Knowledge Across Genres

Each genre has different discovery mechanics, reader expectations, and platform dynamics. I apply genre-specific expertise, not generic advice.

Contemporary RomanceHistorical RomanceFantasy RomanceParanormal RomanceDark RomanceClean RomanceEpic FantasyUrban FantasyCozy FantasyLitRPGScience FictionThrillerMysterySuspenseHorrorGothic FictionLiterary FictionBook Club FictionHistorical FictionWomen's FictionFamily SagasMemoirSelf-HelpBusinessPrescriptive NonfictionYA FantasyYA ContemporaryMiddle GradeChristian FictionChristian Nonfiction

Questions Authors Ask Before Reaching Out

What's this "free assessment" actually include?

I look at your book's publicly available data: Amazon BSR, category placement, keyword alignment, review patterns, also-bought carousel, pricing, and platform presence. Then I reply with honest observations about what I see and where the gaps are. It's a genuine analysis, not a sales pitch disguised as advice.

Can you guarantee sales or bestseller status?

No. Anyone who guarantees specific sales numbers or bestseller placement is not being honest with you. What I can guarantee is thorough research, honest analysis, data-backed strategy, and full transparency about what's realistic for your book in your market.

How is this different from other book marketing services?

Most book marketers sell packages: social media posts, press releases, generic promotional templates. I start with your book's actual data. I look at your Amazon signals before I make any recommendations. Everything I suggest is based on observable market evidence specific to your book.

How far in advance should I reach out before launch?

Ideally 60 to 90 days before publication. That gives us time to research your market, optimize your listing before it goes live, build your ARC strategy, and position everything correctly from day one. But I also work with backlist titles and books that have been out for years.

Do you work with self-published and traditionally published?

Both. Self-published authors typically need help with the full spectrum of visibility infrastructure. Traditionally published authors often need help filling the marketing gap their publisher left behind after the initial 6-week push.

What if I'm introverted and hate self-promotion?

Most of my clients feel this way. Good news: the most impactful changes have nothing to do with self-promotion. Category placement, keyword optimization, pricing strategy, series funnels, metadata improvements — these are infrastructure changes that work behind the scenes.

Do you manage Amazon or Facebook ads?

Yes. But I never recommend ads until your listing is optimized first. Driving traffic to a poorly optimized listing is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. We fix the bucket first, then turn on the faucet.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the scope of work your situation requires. After the free assessment, I'll recommend specific services and give you clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. I'm not the cheapest option available. I'm the option that bases everything on your actual data.

What do you need to get started?

Your name, your book title, your genre, and your Amazon link (if published). That's it. I'll do the initial research with publicly available data and come back to you with what I see.

Send Me Your Book. I'll Tell You What the Data Shows.

Free initial assessment. No obligation. I look at your book's actual signals and reply with honest observations. Every message is personally read and answered by me.

Free Book Assessment Request

Fill this out and I'll analyze your book's data before we even speak.

What Happens After You Hit Send

  1. Your message arrives directly in my inbox. No assistant, no automation.
  2. I look at your book's publicly available data before I respond.
  3. I reply within 48 hours with honest initial observations.
  4. If I can help, I'll explain exactly how. If I can't, I'll say so and explain why.

My Commitments

  • No fake reviews, ever
  • No rating manipulation
  • No spam outreach
  • No dishonest promises
  • No tactics that risk your reputation
  • Full transparency about what I can and can't do
"I finally understand WHY my book wasn't being found."
"She showed me exactly what was wrong with my categories and keywords. I had no idea."
"For the first time, I have a plan that actually makes sense for MY book."
"She told me what NOT to waste money on. That alone was worth it."