(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon Publishing today announced that Helen Bryan,
author of historical novels War Brides (2012) and The
Sisterhood (2013), has become the second Amazon Publishing author to
sell one million copies in combined print, audio, and Kindle editions
worldwide. In July 2013, Amazon Publishing author Oliver Pötzsch crossed
the one million copy threshold with his critically acclaimed Hangman’s
Daughter series.
Bryan, who was born in Virginia and lives in England, originally
published War Brides in the UK and later self-published the title
via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Amazon’s self-publishing platform. War
Brides caught the eye of Amazon Publishing editor Terry Goodman, who
acquired the book for AmazonEncore, Amazon Publishing’s first imprint,
and this edition of the book soon became a #1 Kindle best seller.
“From the moment I laid eyes on War Brides, I knew that Helen’s
voice should be heard by as wide an audience as possible. Her engrossing
stories and unique characters were bound to resonate with a broad
spectrum of readers,” said Terry Goodman, Editorial Lead, Lake Union
Publishing. “We’re thrilled to have been by Helen’s side as one million
readers around the world discovered—and loved—her books.”
War Brides is the story of five young women who fight a personal
battle against the Axis powers during World War II. The story is
inspired by the true wartime stories of Bryan’s family and of the brave
women who joined Churchill’s Special Operations Executive. The
Sisterhood, Bryan’s second novel, was released by Amazon
Publishing’s Lake Union imprint in April 2013. Set in a Spanish convent
during the Inquisition, The Sisterhood spans centuries and
chronicles a young woman’s quest to make a connection with her
mysterious past. The Sisterhood also became a #1 best-selling
Kindle book soon after its release.
“Learning that your books have sold a million copies is the stuff of
authors’ dreams, so this was just sensational news. Knowing how many
wonderfully written books are out there, I’m thrilled and a little awed
that so many readers have chosen mine,” said Bryan.
War Brides and The Sisterhood are available for purchase
from Amazon and in bookstores nationwide. War Brides has a
4.3-star average across 3,991 Amazon customer reviews with 8,967 ratings
on Goodreads. The Sisterhood has a 4.2-star average across 1,711
Amazon customer reviews with 3,123 ratings on Goodreads.
About Amazon Publishing
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AmazonCrossing, AmazonEncore, Amazon Publishing, Grand Harbor Press, Jet
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Skyscape, StoryFront, Thomas & Mercer, Two Lions and Waterfall Press.
For more information about Amazon Publishing visit http://www.apub.com/.
Amazon Publishing is a brand used by Amazon Content Services, LLC.
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