Tag Archives: drama

Harmony Bay, a novel by Tom Gahan, breaks top six percent in Kindle sales

Long Island NY author Tom Gahan’s novel, Harmony Bay, hit the top six percent in sales on Amazon.com’s Kindle Edition in January 2011.

Riverhead, NY, January 29, 2011 — Long Island NY author Tom Gahan’s novel, Harmony Bay, hit the top six percent in sales on Amazon.com’s Kindle Edition in January 2011.

“I was pleased to see Harmony Bay do so well so soon after its release thanks to Amazon’s Kindle Edition,” Tom Gahan said. Amazon reported that Harmony Bay, published by Outskirts Press in Denver, Colorado, hit the ranking in Amazon Kindle Store’s more than 750,000 titles. “There’s been a shift in the traditional book publishing industry. I’m told that in August 2010, printed hard-copy book sales fell thirty percent while e-reader edition sales grew by 138 percent. This was before the holiday shopping rush that saw e-readers and Kindle readers given as the most popular gift. It will only be a matter of time before traditional publishers and booksellers are a thing of the past.”

Gahan further pointed out the disparity between authors and traditional booksellers. “Self-publishing guru Dan Poynter has said that bookstores are a lousy place to sell books. He’s correct. Historically, many traditional publishers, agents and booksellers have taken advantage of authors. It is still the case, with some booksellers charging local authors a stocking fee to sell their book. Even some POD (Print On Demand) publishers aren’t without criticism. Some charge exorbitant amounts to authors for marketing materials and certain services. The tables are about to turn, led by the introduction of e-readers.”

309 pages in length, Harmony Bay: An Adventurous Slice of Waterfront Life Where Mystery Surrounds History… is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the action and adventure category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Harmony Bay meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $18.95.

About the author:
Tom Gahan has run the gamut from feature writer to newspaper columnist to speechwriter. His freelance writing has helped build the image of various corporate clients. Additionally, many know Gahan as the creator of New York State’s largest outdoor music festival. This accomplishment earned him accolades and numerous awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce and two citations from the U.S. Congress. He was also named the 2009 Civic Leader of the Year for his humanitarian work. He is happily married and lives on Long Island’s East End in New York. Visit him at http://www.tomgahan.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Terrence McDonough
TomGahan.com
46 Riverside Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-369-0063
harmonybay1@gmail.com
http://www.tomgahan.com

New Novel “Harmony Bay” Goes Global

A just released novel, Harmony Bay, by Long Island New York author Tom Gahan, has quickly moved into the global marketplace.

Riverhead, NY, December 08, 2010 — A just released novel, Harmony Bay, by Long Island New York author Tom Gahan, has quickly moved into the global marketplace. Online booksellers Amazon.com, United Kingdom’s Amazon.com UK, Barnes & Noble.com, an Indonesian site Geodang.com, Thai Books’ site http://www.allinthai.co.cc, and numerous others are making Harmony Bay available on every continent.

This unique historical fiction novel, replete with action and adventure, includes an exciting modern day mystery drawn from covert events during the American Revolution. Harmony Bay’s subtitle – an adventurous slice of waterfront life where mystery surrounds history, sums up the story. An assortment of lovable characters delivers suspense, drama, insight, wit and romance in this feel-good read.

As a writer, Tom Gahan has run the gamut from newspaper columnist to feature writer to speechwriter. His freelance writing has played a role in building the image of various corporate clients. Additionally, many also know him as the creator of New York State’s largest outdoor music festival. Gahan’s accomplishment earned him accolades and numerous awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce and two citations from the U.S. Congress. His humanitarian work earned him the title – 2009’s Civic Leader of the Year. He lives on Long Island’s East End in New York.

According to Lost Island Media’s editor, Craig Romain, “Tom Gahan brings a fictional world to life in Harmony Bay, ( http://www.tomgahan.com ) conjuring up images of the past, interwoven with a present day tale. His intimate portrayal of the characters comes through in a style that brings the reader into their lives as if they were kin…”

Published by Outskirts Press, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, Harmony Bay ( http://www.tomgahan.com ) is suitable for a wide audience and appeals to many levels. The book is 309 pages and retails for $18.95. In addition to online sales the book is available to booksellers through distributors Ingram Books and Baker & Taylor. It is also offered on Amazon’s Kindle Ebooks for instant download. For more information visit http://www.tomgahan.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
First Edition Sales
46 Riverside Drive
Riverhead, New York 11901
631-369-0063
harmonybay1@gmail.com
http://www.tomgahan.com