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David Watkins spent 33 years in industry working as a Finance Director for various organisations before he “retired” in 2011. ‘Leeds United in pursuit of the Premiership’ is his first published work. He has followed the fortunes of Leeds united since the 1960’s and has held a club membership for many years.

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    David Watkins posted a message to Oliver Brooks and gained+3 Hi Oli I dont get on here much these days but no one ever came back to me on my question as to h...Hi Oli I dont get on here much these days but no one ever came back to me on my question as to how long it takes to source a book from Amazon. I havent heard from the guy who placed the order on Amazon lately but it was into the 7th week - is that normal.? (more)
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    How long does it take for Amazon to source a book from CN?
    David Watkins posted No one ever came back to me on this? in How long does it take for Amazon to source a book from CN? and earned+5
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    Oliver Brooks posted a message to David Watkins and gained+3 Hey David, I'm away in India for a week. Can you ask the team email about it (team@completely...Hey David, I'm away in India for a week. Can you ask the team email about it (team@completelynovel.com). I'm sure Anna and George can help you out. Cheers, Oli (more)
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    David Watkins posted a message to Oliver Brooks and won+3 Oli I had a query from a mate of mine this morning who placed an order with Amazon several weeks...Oli I had a query from a mate of mine this morning who placed an order with Amazon several weeks ago and has not yet received the paperback. I am assuming he placed the order direct with Amazon (which lists as not in stock) and not one of the 2 listed under CN as merchant. Any idea how long it usually takes to deliver in this manner? D (more)
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    Oliver Brooks posted a message to David Watkins and earned+3 No problem, To get to your book dashboard follow these instructions: * my home > my portfolio...No problem, To get to your book dashboard follow these instructions: * my home > my portfolio * click 'manage editions' on the title you want to view * click 'manage' on the edition you want to view (paper/ebook) * The pricing information is in this dashboard about half way down the page The dashboard has pricing information next to the distribution options about half way down the page. Perhaps pose a question in the questions section and I'll have a bit more room for a better explanation. Cheers, Oli (more)
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    David Watkins posted a message to Oliver Brooks and received+3 Oli, as usual I am clearly not on the same wavelength as you are! I have been into the manage opt...Oli, as usual I am clearly not on the same wavelength as you are! I have been into the manage option for both the paperback and the e book, looked at the dashboard tab and i am buggered if i can see anything about sales or royalties in there. Can you be even more specific or let me know i am just going mad! D (more)
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    Oliver Brooks posted a message to David Watkins and gained+3 Book sales through CN and externally are different and registered separately. In your book manag...Book sales through CN and externally are different and registered separately. In your book manage dashboard you should see your earnings from each type. Earnings through CN are registered when the order is dispatched, earnings from external channels are registered when we get the sales reports and update the earnings. (more)
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    David Watkins posted a message to Oliver Brooks and won+3 Thanks. I'm good. Is there any way of knowing if a sale going through (I am looking at the most r...Thanks. I'm good. Is there any way of knowing if a sale going through (I am looking at the most recent of mine earlier today) is a CN sale or an Amazon sale? I should know this but I cant remember if I get the same royalty on both types. (more)
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    Oliver Brooks posted a message to David Watkins and earned+3 Hey David, If you downgrade you just loose the benefits of the plus plan such as extended dist...Hey David, If you downgrade you just loose the benefits of the plus plan such as extended distribution and cheaper services. Can up and downgrade easily. I'm working on upgrading the plus plan features at the moment, should see them out around the end of October. Hope all's well, Oli (more)
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