Archive | January 25, 2015
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When a Cat Chooses YOU!
Originally posted on Marion's Superkitty Tales and Children's Books:
I’ve heard and read in several places that you should let your pet choose you rather than the other way around. This is not always possible. However, sometimes when you have a choice, just sit back and see which one comes and interacts with…
#Read #Authors: Keep It Real! by Jaq D Hawkins
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Ever since the indie publishing explosion, I’ve been watching the adjustments in marketing that have tried to keep up with a rapidly changing industry. To put things in perspective, I started out as a traditionally published author in the late 1980s and decided to cross…
A Glimpse into the Science Fiction/Techno-Thriller World of Author, Ceri London
Originally posted on Marcha's Two-Cents Worth:
As a science fiction fan and author myself I absolutely love Ceri London’s work. Her characters are convincing, exciting and charismatic which, combined with her ability to create a complex mix of science, technology, government intrigue, the military mindset and esoteric subjects, results in a masterful blend of…
Should I Publish Traditionally or Go Indie?
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
This is a question I head surprisingly often, especially from new authors. I always tell people that both are valid ways, and advise them to pursue a traditional publishing contract first, if that’s what they want. However, they should not stop at that. Instead, they should keep their options open,…
How to Use Amazon’s New KINDLE TEXTBOOK CREATOR (Tutorial)
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
KINDLE TEXTBOOK CREATOR Amazon just released a new FREE self-publishing tool for Kindle, called the Kindle Textbook Creator (KTC). Press release: (It actually mentions my name. So cool!) It’s worth reading as it describes how e-textbooks can help with highlighting, notes, flashcards, dictionary look-up, and portability of the book. These are…
Who Will Read the Encyclopedia Galactica? ****** Centauri Dreams
Posted: 23 Jan 2015 09:38 AM PST Can a universal library exist, once that contains all possible books? Centauri Dreams regular Nick Nielsen takes that as just the starting point in his latest essay, which tracks through Borges’ memorable thoughts on the matter to Carl Sagan, who brought the idea of an Encyclopedia Galactica to […]
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 