A gimmick is a trick or device, used to attract attention, publicity or trade.Valentine Gimmick is the title of my story in the Valentine's Special issue of Ireland's Own. It's on their website too, so you can read if it you like and find out what Betsie thinks of Valentine's gifts and cards (yes, there could be a clue in the title!)
I've possibly got involved in some gimmickry myself by reducing the price of my short story collection All That Love Stuff to 99p/99c this week.
What do you think – is that a bit gimmicky?
I think most men use gimmicks to stay in their wife's good favor.
ReplyDeleteThat's entirely possible, Alex.
DeleteAnything that sells your books is legitimate advertising. How do you reduce the price below its cost?
ReplyDeleteJust go into the settings and select a lower price, Liz - or if your book is enrolled in kdp select, you can do a 'countdown deal' by selecting the date(s) you want.
DeleteHi Patsy - good newsletter .. enjoyed it. Gimmick is an interesting word ... and so often used ... Happy Valentine's day to you and Gary .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilary. I'm glad you enjoyed the newsletter.
DeleteEnjoyed the story, Patsy! We only get as far as exchanging cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosemary.
DeleteWe don't do cards - instead we have a yummy meal and nice bottle of wine.
Patsy would never use a gimmick, would she?
ReplyDeleteUmm, I'm going to pretend that's a rhetorical question.
DeleteI like the way the word rolls off the tongue and I don't think a temporary reduction in your book price is a gimmick - it's called marketing! I shall now go and read your story. :)
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