Authors building an audience need to capture contact information from every reader interaction. BookRev lets you collect phone numbers directly from your readers, but once they're in the system, your follow-up is often limited to email and hope. Many authors never follow up because tracking who responded becomes overwhelming.

With Mobile Message, every new contact BookRev captures can trigger an automated SMS. Welcome new readers, notify them about upcoming releases, or invite them to exclusive author events. Since SMS reaches people on their phones, the response rates are higher and readers feel more directly connected to you.

For independent authors trying to grow a genuine fan base, this direct channel turns readers from one-time buyers into ongoing supporters. Your most engaged readers already have their phones ready, and this connection sends messages they actually see.