Rob Kaufman novels are known for having characters with whom people can relate, while at the same time, bringing them on a journey from which most people would crumble.
His degree in Psychology was the first step toward getting beneath the surface of the people in his life. What followed was a lifelong search for what makes people tick – what forces them to become evil when deep down they are yearning for love. Rob’s characters walk this search with him, deep into the human psyche, creating psychological thrillers from everyday events.
Rob’s books are perfect for those who enjoy thrillers but also need strong emotion to keep them deeply involved with the characters.
“All my books hit home for me,” says Rob. “There are always pages parts that make me laugh out loud as I write them… and many, too many, that make me cry. And the great thing is, I’m finding that many readers of my books experience the same emotions.”
Rob’s books receive both national and international praise with most reviews noting that his storylines are extremely “unique” and “sobering” and the twists and turns are “masterful”.
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Before you started writing your book, what kind of research did you do to prepare yourself?
Most of the research I did involved “Dissociative Identity Disorder” (DID), most commonly known as multiple personalities. I had to make absolutely certain that any actions taken and words used by Frank Devlin (the character with DID) was accurate and had precedence. I also wanted to be sure that people understand DID is a mental health disorder and so I was intent on not characterizing Frank as “crazy”, like movies so often do.
Did you pursue publishers or did you opt to self-pub?
Self-published because it gives me more freedom to market as I please and connect with my readers easier.
Did you purposefully choose a distinct month to release your book?
I wanted to release after the holidays, when people were less busy and had more time to sit back and enjoy a new book.
How did you choose your cover?
I worked with a cover designer in the UK who had worked with a friend of mine. He provided options. When I saw the one I’m using, I loved it at first sight. It was perfect for the topic of DID.
Did you write your book, then revise or revise as you went?
I wrote a chapter and then revised it the next day. I continued doing that with each chapter until the end. Then I reviewed and revised the entire book two more times before sending it to the editor. Then I revised it again based on her edits and recommendations.
Did you come up with special swag for your book and how are you using it to help get the word out about your book?
No swag.
Did you consider making or hiring someone to make a book trailer for your book? If so, what’s the link?
What’s your opinion on giving your book away to sell other copies of your book?
Giving away a certain amount of copies works when you have other books in your pipeline. When readers enjoy one of your books and style of writing, they typically enjoy reading your other books. Giving away books to sell that same book doesn’t work very well… at least in my experience.
What are three of the most important things you believe an author should do before their book is released?
Research – if any of the subject matter is new or foreign to them.
Edit/Proofread – Make certain your book is properly edited and proofread. Indie books get a bad rap because many authors release unprofessional books. Therefore, it’s a must, for the author and the industry as a whole, to release books that have as minimal errors as possible.
Get opinions – Find ARC readers who will read your book and provide an HONEST opinion. Friends and family are a good start, but they may be biased. That’s why it’s imperative to have a group of people who don’t know you (and vice versa) who will tell you what they truly think and provide thoughts and recommendations.
What are three of the most important things you believe an author should do after their book is released?
Market – Make sure you follow the marketing plan you put in place before release. Watch your ad sales, conversion rates and royalties every single day so you know what ads/promos are working and which aren’t.
Connect – Stay connected with your readers. Respond to any comments they post on your ads, send out a newsletter or “hello” to your followers/mailing list, let your readers know getting sales isn’t your only goal – making readers happy and satisfied is number one priority.
Start writing your next book – While sales are up and people are excited about your new book, start writing your next one. If the one you just released is good enough, they’ll be waiting for the next one. So start now!
What kind of pre-promotion did you do before the book came out?
I did promotions with about 12 book promotion sites (a pre-release) and sent an email out to my subscribers. That was a month before release. I will do the same a week before… just in case someone was missed.
Do you have a long term plan with your book?
This novel is Book One of a three part series. It’s my first series and from the emails I’ve been getting, people are looking forward to Book Two. The long-term plan is to sell them as a package instead of individually so that people can enjoy them all at once.
What would you like to say to your readers and fans about your book?
I’d like to say “thank you” to people who read my books. I’m not sure if they understand it's an honor for an author (at least for me) that someone takes time out of their day, or night, to read the words I put on paper. Sure, I struggle to get it right, to make sure they stay interested, to keep them on their toes so they can’t wait to get to the next chapter – but without them reading what I write, the struggle is useless. So I can only say “thank you” and I hope you keep enjoying my work.
Inside the Book
When Frank Devlin walks into Justin
Wright’s office, the renowned New York City clinical psychiatrist
decides to take on one of the most challenging cases of his career.
After their first session, it’s
obvious Frank has multiple personalities (“alters”) and each one
couldn’t be more different than the other. Justin must get to know each
individual alter in order to discover the best route to take so that
Frank can live a full and happy life. He must also delve into Frank’s
past, one filled with mystery, darkness and trauma — the true causes
behind his personality split.
As Justin deals with Frank’s issues,
he’s also confronted with his own demons: the kidnapping of Michael, his
youngest son, seven years earlier… a wife he adores, Mandy, who refuses
to accept her son is gone… a constant struggle with his oldest son,
Dylan, who was watching over Michael the day the boy was taken. And his
problems get worse as, unbeknownst to Justin, Frank and his alters are
secretly weaving themselves into his life in ways that will affect the
Wright family forever.
A suspense-filled story driven by
emotion, angst and the ultimate revenge, “Altered” brings readers down a
twisted path of uncertainty and mind games — leaving them shocked,
heartbroken and questioning what could possibly come next…
“Crazy-good plot lines and shocking information that had me gasping for breath at every turn!” – Anne F., Amazon Vine Reviewer
“It was an amazing ride with tension building throughout until the final twist ending.” – Patricia G., NetGalley Reviewer
Release Date: November 15, 2022
Soft Cover: ISBN:979-8358757523; 329 pages; $13.99; Kindle $7.99; FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BlpCjs
When Frank Devlin walks into Justin Wright’s office, the renowned New York City clinical psychiatrist decides to take on one of the most challenging cases of his career.
After their first session, it’s obvious Frank has multiple personalities (“alters”) and each one couldn’t be more different than the other. Justin must get to know each individual alter in order to discover the best route to take so that Frank can live a full and happy life. He must also delve into Frank’s past, one filled with mystery, darkness and trauma — the true causes behind his personality split.
As Justin deals with Frank’s issues, he’s also confronted with his own demons: the kidnapping of Michael, his youngest son, seven years earlier… a wife he adores, Mandy, who refuses to accept her son is gone… a constant struggle with his oldest son, Dylan, who was watching over Michael the day the boy was taken. And his problems get worse as, unbeknownst to Justin, Frank and his alters are secretly weaving themselves into his life in ways that will affect the Wright family forever.
A suspense-filled story driven by emotion, angst and the ultimate revenge, “Altered” brings readers down a twisted path of uncertainty and mind games — leaving them shocked, heartbroken and questioning what could possibly come next…
“Crazy-good plot lines and shocking information that had me gasping for breath at every turn!” – Anne F., Amazon Vine Reviewer
“It was an amazing ride with tension building throughout until the final twist ending.” – Patricia G., NetGalley Reviewer
Release Date: November 15, 2022
Soft Cover: ISBN:979-8358757523; 329 pages; $13.99; Kindle $7.99; FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BlpCjs
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