“We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” – B.J. Palmer
Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse.
The story, set in Vermont, is about a wealthy occupant in mysterious marble house. The main character suffers from a social disorder, limiting her to communicate through her bedroom window with a few key characters in her town. Chan weaves a story of love and friendship that has landed this fictitious novel on the New York Times best seller e-book list. Indie Reader touts the book “as real page turner.” Excellent reviews have come from Kirkus and it also holds a place on the USA Today’s list of best selling books, too.
More of 430,000 copies of Darcie Chan’s novel have been sold. It is downloadable from the leading on-line booksellers at a very affordable price of 99 cents. She has already made more than she in all likelihood would have been paid as an advance from a traditional publisher.
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com.
We will continue to feature other inspiring stories about e-book authors on All Things Fulfilling. Check back with this blog site.
Thank you for this post, Sue! I have forwarded it to Dan, who is working on his own e-book, and to my mother, who always enjoys hearing nice things about Vermont!
Thanks for your comment Marie. I enjoyed this read, and after doing more research, I noticed there is only one other book on the NY Times Best seller e-book list right now in the 99 cent range, so I think that in itself says that it is worth reading. After all, it is less than a cup of coffee out somewhere!
Very quick read with interesting threads of subtle social statements of our world, I thought.
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Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse. 
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com. 
Wow, what an amazing success for a first time author!! A testament to the power of the internet!
Sounds like a great book, will download to my Kindle!
There are many more e-book success stories out there and I look forward to featuring them on this site. Stay tuned.
Thank you for this post, Sue! I have forwarded it to Dan, who is working on his own e-book, and to my mother, who always enjoys hearing nice things about Vermont!
Thanks for your comment Marie. I enjoyed this read, and after doing more research, I noticed there is only one other book on the NY Times Best seller e-book list right now in the 99 cent range, so I think that in itself says that it is worth reading. After all, it is less than a cup of coffee out somewhere!
Very quick read with interesting threads of subtle social statements of our world, I thought.