Well, I have yet to make a bestseller list... some day! (grin)... but I did run across this fantastic blog entry by Jessica Faust from BookEnds, LLC on understanding bestseller lists.
So... stop checking your Amazon numbers and go read this:
UNDERSTANDING BESTSELLER LISTS http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2007/09/understanding-bestseller-lists.html
Hugs,
Barb
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