I speculated some time ago that though we needed to have more inspiring science fiction, and that we may have had some kind of “imagination gap,” that we also had to ask what the best form is to deliver it … Continue reading
(Get insights on how blogging can help your career with this series – and catch the roundup as well!) Show me a person who never edits their writing, and I’ll show you a liar, an incompetent, or someone who walks … Continue reading
What makes you want to read a particular book? Tamara: If a friend recommended it, if Stephen Colbert featured it on his show, if it’s by an author I already know I like, or if it has a cool cover … Continue reading
Nearly two years ago I noted that every other book cover I saw looked like Twilight and wondered about an originality/unoriginality arms race. Reporting from the front lines in pop culture, I’d like to report that now a lot of … Continue reading
“Rejection is good. It means you’re doing things right.” -Frank Mazzuca, graphic designer and children’s author Thank you for your submission, but we regret to inform you that your novel does not suit our needs at this time. Or something … Continue reading
I love e-publishing and self-publishing. Don’t get me wrong, I love Lulu, and Nook, and I own a Kindle. I’m glad I can sell books via e-Junkie. I’m even glad to take a look at Ganxy, the new e-pub/promote service … Continue reading
Yes, Target is phasing out the Kindle in it’s stores. Amusingly, the Nook isn’t getting the same treatment. They site “conflict of interest.” There is plenty of conflict of interest – Amazon is competing with big stores like Target, Wal-Mart, … Continue reading
If you haven’t heard for a legitimate reason, like a coma or temporary death, Barnes and Noble has teamed up with Apple in a ‘strategic partnership” involving e-Books. Yeah. Process that one for a bit. Basically there’s a new B&N … Continue reading
Earlier, Serdar linked to an excellent article by Baldur Bjarnson (current winner of ‘The Most Viking Name Ever’ six years running) and his fascinating analysis of Amazon’s situation and what they (or someone else) should do. Of course I say “read … Continue reading
Serdar brought up the point that in a way, publishers brought the Amazon mess on themselves because they resisted e-book technology. I think he had a brilliant insight, and want to expand on it further. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading