I just added an article to the AuthorsBookshop.com resource page, listing many of the tools that site members can use to boost attention and sales of their books on the site.
Here is a snapshot of suggestions offered:

Make sure your description is good, well written and well edited.
Set up an Author Profile.
Blog on the site at [...]

I have my first novel completely done (even edited by 3 different outside sources) and have been checking into agents for the past 6 months or so. Not a whole lot of luck on the query front. So I’ve also been searching the net for any leads or details in helping me get this book [...]

Passing on the following event information on behalf of AuthorsBookshop.com author F.K. Needles,author of Beer Songs for the Lonely:
What: Maxine Beach and myself will be readingWhere: Cafe Caffeine in South Austin, 909 W. Marystreet between S. 1st & S. LamarWhen: Thursday May 24th … that’s TOMORROW! @ 8pmWhy: Why the hell not? … and … [...]

I attended Baltimore’s CityLit Festival this weekend, had a great time.
It wasn’t as busy as it was last year, but then last year was pretty exceptional. The keynote speaker was Paul Rusesabagina, the man who was protrayed in the movie Hotel Rawanda. Apparently, the guy draws a good crowd.
But there was not so [...]

Well, it seems to have happened again this year. I spend all winter tied to my computer, busting out as much as I can – adding, improving, building, promoting the site and the books. Then spring hits, the weather warms up, things start turning green, and I get distracted. i guess it’s [...]