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Vampires: How Does Your Fave Rate?
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Feb 22, 2012
What gives these creatures of the night such staying power? Perhaps it’s that Vampires touch on the universal themes of Good vs. Evil. The power of love also plays an important role in many vampire stories, as does the inherent draw of the broken dark figure hiding in the shadows. What could be more appealing than a creature which embodies both redemption and damnation all wrapped up in a sexy leather overcoat? Read On
Are We Suffering from E-Reader Fatigue?
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Feb 08, 2012
Yes, No, and Maybe So Read On
John Locke Wants to Set the Record Straight
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Feb 01, 2012
For the past five months indie authors, book bloggers, journalists and readers have asked for details about “The Simon & Schuster Distribution Deal.” Last August when it was first announced, indie and Kindle boards were buzzing about whether or not I’d “sold out.” Read On
Why Indie Authors Don’t Get No Respect
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Jan 30, 2012
By all indications, you’d expect that readers and traditional media alike would be wrapping their arms collectively around indie authors and their books into something akin to a big ‘ole hug. And yet…not so much. Read On
The Big Difference: From Screenwriter to Novelist
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Jan 18, 2012
I was sipping cocktails with a couple of motion picture agents from a big Hollywood that represented me as a screenwriter. During the conversation I mentioned that I’d begun writing a novel. Looks were exchanged between the pair. The more curious of the reps went on to innocently ask, “So what’s the big difference?” Read On
Readers: You Got the Power!
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Dec 21, 2011
There’s this really cool thing happening right now in the world of books: readers are taking back their power of choice. Read On
The 99-Cent Debate: How Do We Value Our Writing?
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Dec 20, 2011
Traditional publishers cannot even begin to price books at 99-cents, as they have far too much overhead to do so. In addition, how can a publisher sell a hardback book for $26 if the ebook version is 99 cents? Read On
The Ugly Truth About Consumer Book Reviews: Part Two
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Dec 08, 2011
It may take a few tries to find a book blogger or bloggers whose taste and sensibilities match yours. If you care about book reviews, if you long for an honest voice to help you navigate the swelling sea of indie titles, it will be well worth your effort. Read On
The Ugly Truth About Consumer Book Reviews: Part One
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Nov 30, 2011
With the industry in tumult, publishing has become a free-for-all, akin to the Wild West. Eventually, a new hierarchy will emerge and rules will be set in place. In the meantime, the rules are ambiguous and loosely enforced. Read On
Going Indie with the Big Boys
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Nov 08, 2011
The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, the Huffington Post, et al. are doing it for themselves Read On
