Self-published authors are at an advantage when it comes to data. They get updated information often and don’t have to constantly ask their publisher for the latest information. Smashwords has made it even easier for authors to get data they need to help with marketing strategies. Smashwords has added daily sales reporting for iBooks, Barnes […]
Book Review: Donny and Ursula Save the World
Where to find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | eBay Summary: When an agribusiness giant threatens to control all the seeds of the world in order to own life itself, Donny and Ursula join forces with belly dancing feminists, gun-crazy survivalists, outlaw guerilla gardeners, and comic book heroes, to rise up on behalf of […]
Before picking an editor, do your homework
With self-publishing as a real option for authors, there are companies and people looking to take advantage of writers. They charge ridiculous amounts of money for editing, cover design, formatting, etc., but make the offer could look enticing. But it isn’t always the case. Author Solutions has been one of the companies that has been labeled […]
Indie authors donate books for deployed troops
Several months ago, I got a chance to interview Armand Rosamilia for his group Authors Supporting Our Troops. He invited authors to donate books that he would be shipped overseas to American solider serving in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Rosamilia received an overwhelming amount of books – more than 1,000 – and shipped them off. Recently, […]
Amazon releases June Kindle First titles
Amazon revealed its Kindle First books for June. Each month, Amazon gives readers the option of four pre-order titles. Pick one for $1.99 and read it right away, a month before the initial release date. These books are all published through Amazon’s imprints. Here are June’s picks (all descriptions are from Amazon: The Fracking King: […]
Book Review: One Great Year by Tamara Vietch, Rene DeFazio
Where to find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | eBay Summary: The world is about to enter an age of darkness, and emissaries from an ancient civilization are sent to bring enlightenment and enrichment to people of the future through reincarnation. In One Great Year, soul mates Marcus and Theron are picked to […]
At least the intention was there: My haul from Friday’s BEA
One of the most popular things about BookExpo America is getting free books. Nearly every publishers gives away free galleys from popular authors, or others they want to create a buzz about. The lines are usually filled with book bloggers, librarians, and guests looking to get a copy. I told myself “Not this year.” I didn’t want […]
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Feedbooks acquires Aldiko
Feedbooks is officially getting an ereading app. The company announced on Tuesday that it purchased Aldiko, an Android ereading app that has more than 20 million users, for an undisclosed sum. Feedbooks is more than just an ebook retailer, but also a place that authors can create ebooks using its online creation tool. It was […]