Evidence that Fran's book is nearly a world-wide best seller



Apparently, my e-book 'Being Miss' is number 35,159 in the Amazon Bestsellers Ranking.


'Are there people BELOW you?' says Younger Daughter.


That's what you need from your family, isn't it?  Heart-warming compassion and support.

Comments

  1. fishducky11/4/12 12:13

    Tell your daughter that I read it & loved it!

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    1. Fran Hill11/4/12 12:49

      I just did! With great satisfaction!

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  2. Charlotte11/4/12 12:30

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whos-Science-Rating-Ranking-ebook/dp/B0076LOSHC/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1334172502&sr=1-1-fkmr0

    Would you believe this is below you (I think, but my maths is not that great, even for a primary school teacher).

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    1. Fran Hill11/4/12 12:51

      Brilliant! I love that it's below me!

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  3. Kate11/4/12 12:41

    Congrats on the book! I really gotta get me a kindle..

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    1. Fran Hill11/4/12 12:52

      I was really not sure I wanted one, Kate, but my sister bought me one for my Big Birthday Coming Up Soon and it's changed my views on Kindles. I love it.

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  4. Debbie Coope11/4/12 14:22

    You should be higher up now as I've just 1-clicked.

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    1. Fran Hill11/4/12 15:08

      Thank you, Debbie! Let me know what you think.

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  5. stephen Hayes11/4/12 16:09

    I'd be pretty pleased if I had a book with that ranking on Amazon. Congratulations.

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    1. Fran Hill12/4/12 09:11

      So people keep saying! I thought it sounded a LONG way down. Thanks, Stephen.

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  6. Frances Garrood12/4/12 00:52

    35,000 is actually pretty good. I too would be happy with that. Well done!

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    1. Fran Hill12/4/12 09:12

      I'd prefer 35 .. but then I'm just greedy.

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  7. Steve12/4/12 02:24

    Is that "cup half full" or "cup half empty" or "just be lucky you have a cup"?

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    1. Fran Hill12/4/12 09:13

      Yeah, but you've written a book, haven't you (or are writing). Have you thought about e-publishing it?

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  8. SmitoniusAndSonata12/4/12 13:57

    It's very impressive and all your children are boasting about you to all and sundry .
    Hell, WE'RE all boasting about you !

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  9. Pam 12/4/12 15:57

    Respect, Fran. At least you finished a book. Starting is the easy bit. And just imagine all those 35,000 ish people as they drop past you in the ratings and you soar upwards.

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  10. Crayon12/4/12 16:14

    This gave me such a laugh! But I'm thrilled for you about your book! When you break that sentence down into its key elements it's quite impressive: "my e-book", an actual number, and "Amazon bestseller list". See?!

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  11. Anna May12/4/12 17:34

    Hi Fran,

    You've got it all wrong - 35,000 is the number you sold on Amazon on the day you clicked.

    Feel better now?

    Well done on writing the book - no mean feat - and as soon as I get a Kindle I'll definitely be reading it.

    Anan May x

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  12. hausfrau14/4/12 04:32

    Didn't think I needed a kindle. Clearly I was wrong!

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