As Pokemon Go continues to take over social media and gamers' lives--in all the best ways, of course--industrious authors and booksellers alike have found ways to capitalize on the game's popularity and online clickability in order to entice new customers to give them a look. Some explanations for the game have compared Pokemon Go to geocaching, in that both activities rely … [Read more...] about Pokemon Go and the Book Marketing Angle
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Pokemon Go Erotica Hits eBook Shelves
Gotta catch 'em all... or something like that. Rabid fans of the hot new app-based geolocation game Pokemon Go have something new to keep them busy, at least while they're not out chasing down non-existent cartoon characters. Author Chuck Tingle--who truly is in a class all by himself when it comes to publishing intrepidly timely erotica--has released a brand-new title, … [Read more...] about Pokemon Go Erotica Hits eBook Shelves
BookBaby Launches e-Book Editing Service for $1,200
BookBaby has just announced that they have a new editing service available to self-published authors. They will copy edit a 60,000-word eBook for under $1,200, which is 50% lower than other competing premium offers. Finding a good e-book editor can be daunting for a debut or first time author. Many end up Googling around to try and find someone on the cheap or sometimes … [Read more...] about BookBaby Launches e-Book Editing Service for $1,200
Bodice-Ripper No More: Harlequin Branches Out into the Mainstream
Historically, the name Harlequin has been so closely tied to romance publishing that it's almost like "kleenex" or "coke": the brand is virtually synonymous with the product in the minds of the public. Of course, in any kind of book circle, Harlequin also means a specific expectation within romance; it will be steamy, it will have a happy ending, and it might be the kind of … [Read more...] about Bodice-Ripper No More: Harlequin Branches Out into the Mainstream
Get Patriotic with Some Donald Trump Fan Fic
Happy Independence Day to all those US readers who celebrate. In between the barbecuing and the fireworks and the drinking, today would be a great day to slip away for some steamy private time by curling up with a hot, trashy, erotic romance. And who better to star in your government-based fantasies than the Orange One himself, Donald Trump? Yes, Trump erotica has been on … [Read more...] about Get Patriotic with Some Donald Trump Fan Fic
Move Over Wattpad, Sweek Seeks Authors, Readers
In the world of digital publishing, there are a lot of copycats but only a handful of genuine game changers. Amazon's KDP changed the entire industry model for self-published authors, while Kobo opened up a global market for producing and selling ebooks in nearly every language. In that vein, Wattpad rethought the entire concept of what a published story means, giving authors … [Read more...] about Move Over Wattpad, Sweek Seeks Authors, Readers
Indie Authors to Finally See their Books on B&N Shelves
About three years ago, then-VP, Digital Content and GM of Barnes and Noble's Nook Press division Theresa Horner sat down with GoodEReader at the Frankfurt Book Fair to discuss the state of the company, namely its self-publishing option and its ebook self-publishing platform. She posed the question as to what it would take to effectively compete with Amazon. Our response--which … [Read more...] about Indie Authors to Finally See their Books on B&N Shelves
The Romance Writers of America and Nielsen Want You To Focus on e-Books
The Romance Writers of America has over 10,000 members and they organize an annual event where thousands of indie authors and publishing companies try and promote their books and generate some sales. This year in San Diego the RWA has partnered with Nielsen for a full day of e-book and digital programming. The inaugural 2016 Nielsen Romance Summit at RWA, is a … [Read more...] about The Romance Writers of America and Nielsen Want You To Focus on e-Books
Should Indie Authors Give their Books Away for Free?
There are so many national and global debates that rage endlessly--marriage equality, gun control, and universal healthcare, to name only a few--that it almost seems cruel to diminish those issues with ones that strike a more personal note. But while the publishing industry continues to evolve at a historically unheard of pace, there are some issues that still divide authors … [Read more...] about Should Indie Authors Give their Books Away for Free?
Here are the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winners
Over the course of the last two years Kobo has orchestrated an e-book writing contest that is only available to indie authors. The Toronto company wants to put the spotlight on the Canadian writing scene and promote their titles all over the world. Today, Kobo has just announced the winners of their Emerging Writer contest. Winners of the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize The … [Read more...] about Here are the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winners