Joan Marie Verba
@joanmarieverba.bsky.social
She/her. Autistic author of science fiction and fantasy novels. Web developer. Website: http://joanmarieverba.com
Here's what I submitted, my fantasy novel Summoned by Dragons. summonedbydragons.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Here's what I submitted, my fantasy novel Summoned by Dragons. summonedbydragons.com
Reposted by Joan Marie Verba
Sorry to say, old buddy, but the 50-review magic number threshold is a myth. That’s not how the Amazon algorithm works. www.linkedin.com/posts/hmdpub...
Debunking the Amazon review myth: How conversion rate, not review count, affects promotion | HMD Publishing posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The Amazon review myth that's costing you sales:
'You need 50+ reviews before Amazon promotes your book.'
This is completely false.
Here's what Amazon's algorithm ACTUALLY cares about:
Amazon does...
www.linkedin.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Sorry to say, old buddy, but the 50-review magic number threshold is a myth. That’s not how the Amazon algorithm works. www.linkedin.com/posts/hmdpub...
Thanks, John!
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thanks, John!