I wrote a novel, and (self) published it ten years ago today. Three years ago I re-read it while on vacation, and decided to do it with a pen in hand. I circled a few typos, noted some words that were repeated a little too close to each other, and crossed out/added some commas. And …
Quote of the day
"Writing well means never having to say, 'I guess you had to be there.'" ~ Jef Mallett
Brighter future of e-readers
E-readers have been around for a number of years, but really didn't take off until the first Kindle was introduced back in 2007. There have been a number of advances in the past few years, including cleaner text, faster page turns, WiFi, and touch screens. E-readers have also become thinner, lighter, and just look more polished …
The new JK Rowling book and ebook pricing
So it has been pretty quiet here. I have been meaning to explain my absence, but procrastination builds on procrastination. I will eventually explain, but in the meantime, a post from the news... I have been notified by Amazon, Facebook and a number of news outlets that the new, non-Harry-Potter book from JK Rowling is …
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The paperback vs the Ebook
Share the Road is available in three different versions - Paperback, Kindle and Nook. This is how my January sales were split between the three. The order does not surprise me. Even though it is priced higher, I figured that the paperback would sell more quickly in the first month. I was pretty sure the …
Nerdy, proud moment
Someone posted on Facebook a screen shot of his Kindle. He was excited about getting the Wheel of Time series in Ebook form. The nerdy proud moment is seeing my book on the same screen.
Why self-publish
The world of book publishing is changing by the minute. The introduction of both the Ebook and the ability to Print on Demand have opened up access to the market. No longer are book publishers the gate keepers to decide what books do and don't make it into print. And of course most authors need …
Putting yourself out there
I can't remember who said it, or even the exact wording, but the point was something like, "A book isn't a book until someone else reads it." Or a story isn't a story until...you get the picture. I have had this story as a work in progress for a year now. No one read the …
One more place to pick up the book
Share the Road is now available as an Ebook for the Barnes & Noble Nook. Just like the Kindle version, it is $2.99 and can be purchased through the link in the left sidebar. Or you can just search for "Share the Road" on the Barnes & Noble site. Or I could just point you …
Share the Road
IS PUBLISHED. Sean's self-published debut novel is now available for purchase. You can pick up a copy in paperback for $7.19, and the ebook version is $2.99 for the Kindle. You can find a description and preview of the novel on the Share the Road page.
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