Welcome to Jodi Basye's Outriders!

So you might be asking yourself ... 

What the heck is an Outrider?

out·​rid·​er | \ ˈau̇t-ˌrī-dər \

Definition of outrider

1: a mounted attendant 

2: one who escorts or clears the way for a vehicle or person

3: Forerunner; Harbinger

~All it really means for you, is to be a part of my launch team. As a member of this band of readers, you would be tasked with carrying the news about my books out into the world. I think of my first readers, my inside circle, my newsies.

What am I looking for in launch team members?
Readers who have read and are excited about my books, and want to share that excitement with their family, friends, and social media followers.

What are my responsibilities as a team member?
As a launch team member, you will receive FREE, ADVANCED COPIES of all my novels 2-3 weeks before release day. Outriders are asked to read the book prior to release, then–if they like it (if you don’t like it, you aren’t required to do anything)–spread the word, as far and wide as possible!

What is the absolute most important thing launch team members do? 

Write a WRITTEN review on at least two different platforms. Amazon, Goodreads & Bookbub are the best place to do that. It only needs to be a couple of sentences about why you liked the book, but it does need to be written, not just a star rating. (Amazon will only start recommending a book when it has 50 written reviews.) 

I'll provide you with links via email on release day to make it as easy as pie for you.

Beyond that, anything else you do will just put an extra jig in my step!

Here are some ideas, but none of these are mandatory. The biggest help is the review!

  • Talk about the books on social media sites.
  • Blog about the books.
  • Direct people to my website.
  • Pin the cover or other pictures from my website to Pinterest.
  • Share your favorite quotes from the book online. If you purchase an e-book, highlight your favorite quotes.
  • Ask your local library or church library to purchase a copy (this must be in paperback form, as the eBook versions aren't available to libraries right now.)
  • If you’re part of a Bible study, MOPS, or any other group, tell them about the book.
  • Suggest my latest book to your book club (I'm always happy to join a book meeting club via Zoom.)

Members will receive occasional emails from me to keep up-to-date on the latest happenings.

What do I get out of the deal?
Besides receiving free copies of my eBooks and my heart-felt thanks, there are some added benefits. Occasionally, I'll run special giveaways just for my Advance Readers! You'll be the first to see cover art, hear about new titles, read snippets of my early drafts, and more!

If this sounds like a team you’d like to be part of, please fill out the form below:

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