Rock Dreams went online on December 16, 2024 – and what a journey it’s been so far! Over 100 copies have now been sold and I am incredibly grateful for all the readers who have engaged with Tom and The Cry’s story.
What has happened so far
A lot has happened since its publication:
✓ Rock Dreams has found its first enthusiastic readers.
✓ The feedback has been overwhelming – many of you have written to say how much Tom’s journey between art, commerce and identity has moved you.
✓ Particularly exciting for me: the surprise and amazement at me as an author and my choice of subject and: every reader has their own interpretation of the novel. I think that was the biggest surprise for me
✓ I experimented a lot with different marketing tools on Facebook and Instagram – after the Amazon algorithm and I didn’t become friends. ;D
What my readers say about Rock Dreams
The feedback I’ve received over the last few months has been simply fantastic. Here are some of them:
"Very fresh and lively writing for a debut novel. I like the apt descriptions and pleasant chapter lengths. The first-person narrative alternates between the chapters and gives you more insight into the individual characters. All in all, definitely recommended reading!""Michael Sell's novel 'Rock Dreams' is a touching story about friendship, dreams and the challenges of being a musician. The band The Cry are struggling with financial problems and scathing criticism that puts their future in doubt. The novel takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride, full of highs and lows, doubts and hopes.""'Rock Dreams' is a captivating novel that impressively captures the highs and lows of the music business. The themes of friendship and self-discovery are dealt with in a touching way that makes the reader think. All in all, a rousing reading experience for music lovers and dreamers alike.""I was particularly impressed by the authentic portrayal of life on tour and the balance between the highs and lows of everyday life as a musician. The relationships between the band members and their personal development are credible and thought-provoking."
Your feedback motivates me incredibly to continue writing and to let you dive even deeper into the world of Rock Dreams!
What happens next
The first chapter of my journey as an author has been written – but the adventure is far from over! Over the next few weeks, I’ll be …
→ Share more new content – including the results of my work with Text-Manufaktur to further improve my writing!
→ Maybe announce a new project … or rather two?
→ A lot of writing and not quite so much marketing – although there are one or two tools I definitely want to try out.
Thanks to you!
This trip would not have been possible without you! Have you read Rock Dreams yet? What moved you the most? I look forward to your comments!
If you don’t know Rock Dreams yet, you can find the book here: Rock Dreams on Amazon»