John Locke has become one of the most successful Kindle authors in the world. He’s created two popular series with an action hero series (Donovan Creed) and a re-invention of the Western with the Emmett Love series. In How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months! he provides practical advice to authors who are writing for eBooks or other self-publishing vehicles.In full disclosure, let me begin by saying that I’m a Kindle author (albeit barely, my book Jobs Over Fifty, the Guide to New Employment for the Experienced Worker , has yet to hit the best sellers list. But there is still hope). Locke is a savvy marketer and has given a lot of thought to using data and new media to promote his books. He links blogs, Twitter and email marketing campaigns to drive purchases and build a following. He used some very clever techniques, particularly in blogs and emails, to link his brands to other more powerful brands. While one of his examples of linking his message campaign to Joe