The old trick some authors use is a fake engagement in social media. It happens that I posted news about my book and the other author wrote under my post about his book. So, why he did not do it in his page?
Because my number of followers is bigger than his number. He hopes to get engagement and attention from my followers. This will get a negative effect, nobody will pay attention and his number of followers will not be bigger.
Why talk about indie author's solidarity when there is a competition? Fighting for followers, pushing their books to outshine others looks ugly. Everyone can post in social media and build their community. Followers decide about their interests.
Goodreads spammers use new tricks. First, they rate random books with five stars, then they send friend requests. If you accept them, they will offer you their services to promote books for money. If you see random five stars on Goodreads, this is not true rating. They have no clue about your book. This rating will not repeat in Amazon.
Indie authors have small earnings, but fake supporters and spammers, so called book marketers make things harder.
I have never posted under other author's promo posts and neither I will. Reposting back, for those authors who shared my book links, will always be my way. The real interest exist, but it will not come with tricks.
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