Fan To Pro - The Blog of Professional Geekery

No, New Technology Won't Destroy Culture, Part Whatever

Ever encountered the idea that the internet and online technologies will somehow destroy the barrier between professionals and amateurs, leading us to a horrible world without the glorious quality media we're used to?  That's a joke of course, between fears of Harlequin self-publishing to the "Cult of the Amateur" balderdash, we're all familiar with it.

I've recently found yet another reason this fear is a total load of hamster leavings beyond the many I've stated before.

Interview with David Seaman, Self-Published author

I ran into David Seaman when I was doing research on Lulu.com for my own publishing needs.  I found his review, then his page which led me to discover his large amount of self-published works.  I couldn't resist asking for an interview.

The Harlequin Dust-Up And What It Means For Writers

Harlequin created some waves this week when they announced that they are starting a self-publishing division, Harlequin Horizons. The books aren't going to be considered officially Harlequin novels, but the company said they are considering it a training ground for new authors.

However, this announcement was followed by controversy, and plenty of it.

Interview With Serdar Yegulalp of Genji Press!

I talk to people who want to publish or be published, but get afraid of the self publishing route.  Not Serdar Yegulalp.  He's gone and published several books on his own, with more coming.  He was kind enough to share his experiences with me in the following interview!

Find out more at http://www.genjipress.com/