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Self-published author hits one million Kindle sales

20.06.11 | Lisa Campbell

John Locke has become the first self-published author to sell more than one million e-books through Amazon.

The author used Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform to publish and sell his titles. He joins Stieg Larsson, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Charlaine Harris, Lee Child, Suzanne Collins and Michael Connelly in what Amazon dub the Kindle Million Club.

Locke said: "Kindle Direct Publishing has provided an opportunity for independent authors to compete on a level playing field with the giants of the book selling industry. Not only did KDP give me a chance, they helped at every turn. Quite simply, KDP is the greatest friend an author can have."

Russ Grandinetti, vice-president of Kindle Content, said: "It's so exciting that self-publishing has allowed John Locke to achieve a milestone like this."

Locke, from Louisville in Kentucky, has written nine novels including Vegas Moon, Wish List, A Girl Like You, Follow the Stone, Don't Poke the Bear! and the New York Times bestselling e-book, Saving Rachel. His latest book is called How I Sold 1 Million e-books in 5 Months.

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By Dan Paradise

Wasn't John Locke on the 'Lost' island?

Mon, 20/06/2011 - 16:14
By Anon

Dan- don't tell him what he can't do.

Mon, 20/06/2011 - 17:14
By Brian Arnold

Proof that you can sell any old tosh for 49p .... I sold a 2" piece of hosepipe stuffed with nettle leaves for 52p once

Mon, 20/06/2011 - 23:17
By Nerd

Have you got any more?

Tue, 21/06/2011 - 09:04
By jpfife

I'm betting the sour grapes went unsold.

Tue, 21/06/2011 - 14:30
By Truth_Box

Looks like a load of the comments were deleted to protect poor Brians small minded attitude. Nice job whoever did that. Keep promoting the elitist mindset.

Tue, 21/06/2011 - 19:53
By Daphne Bentwater

Idiot.

Wed, 22/06/2011 - 14:52
By Kburton

Not on Amazon alone. All together amongst different sites.

Wed, 22/06/2011 - 15:32

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from Lorenzo Dickinson on Fri, 16/03/2012 - 04:58

Im grateful for the post.Much thanks again. Cool.


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