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Next Time, I’ll Self-publish
When to suspect you’re getting taken for a ride by your publisher. Read On
Why Paying For Bogus Reviews Makes You An Idiot
We live in a capitalistic society, which focuses on success by any and all means. Add to that an economy that’s in the dump, and people are more desperate than ever to make bank. Read On
5 Reasons Readers Need Rabble
Is there a reliable review mechanism? You know that no publisher, retailer or author (traditional or independent) has an economic incentive to give you an honest opinion about the content. And you can’t expect Amazon to create a verified review process. Read On
Going Both Ways
Whether switching from indie to traditional publishing–or the other way around–authors are discovering that hybrid is the new normal. Read On
Out of the Closet & Onto the Page
Ah, 2012. An outstanding year for LGBT rights in the English speaking world. Despite this progress, when I sit down and escape into my books, I feel a certain lack of…fabulousness. Where are my strong, central, LGBT fictionalized characters? Read On
Why Traditionally Published Authors Are Going Indie
After talking to six traditionally published authors who have since turned to self-publishing, it became clear they all had one common motive for making the switch: they wanted control. Read On
How to Decide Whether to Read a Self-Published Book
Good news: self-publishing means that there are many books to read. Bad news: self-publishing means there are many books to read. Read On
Modern Edge: New Year, New Book Genre
A generation ago, father always knew best. Today, father is stealing money from the office, mother is a closet drunk, daughter is getting pregnant by her high school biology teacher, and son is experiencing flashbacks from sexual abuse suffered at the hands of the local priest. Read On
An Indie Writer’s Short Story Journey: A 21st Century Take
I write short stories. Perhaps you read them. You’re a rarity if you do. Because when it comes to the short story genre, it usually isn’t the type of book that traditional publishers are looking to produce. Read On
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