Amazon Publishing certainly isn't new to the industry anymore, but somehow, people continue to be surprised by the names the company manages to publish under its different imprints. According to Publishing Perspectives, Dean Koontz, horror author of more than 45 titles, is the latest name to sign with Amazon for a five-book deal, the first of which will release … [Read more...] about Amazon Publishing Nabs Several Top Authors
Amazon
Many 3rd party cases for the Oasis 2 do not work on the Kindle Oasis 3
There are dozens of cases that were designed for the Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 by companies such as Casebot and Ayotu, that do not work on the latest generation Oasis 3. This is because the Oasis 3 has their magnets in a slightly different position, the second gen model had their magnets on the back contoured edge. This means that most Amazon cases for the Oasis 2 and various 3rd … [Read more...] about Many 3rd party cases for the Oasis 2 do not work on the Kindle Oasis 3
Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 is going to be released this week
The third generation Kindle Oasis is shipping out this week and on July 24th, anyone that pre-ordered one will have it delivered. The big selling point behind this new model is the 25 LED lights and half of those are amber, for the new glowlight system. This is the first Kindle ever with a color temperature screen that can be controlled automatically with the ambient light … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 is going to be released this week
Buy $20 worth of Kindle ebooks and get a free $5 credit
Amazon is running a promotion when you buy $20 worth of Kindle books, you get a free $5.00 credit. This offer is only valid between July 5 and July 14, 2019. You need to be a Prime member and is only good for a single purchase. You cannot buy $60 worth of Kindle books and get a $15 credit. It also does not apply to Kindle pre-orders or audiobooks. Amazon ran this promotion last … [Read more...] about Buy $20 worth of Kindle ebooks and get a free $5 credit
These are the Best Kindle Books of the year so far
Today Amazon announced its selections for Best Books of the Year So Far as chosen by Amazon’s editors. The list includes big-hearted novels, thrilling mysteries, moving memoirs, laugh-out-loud picture books, and more. City of Girls: A Novel by Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love) tops the list this year.This annual list features the Top 10 books of the year so far, … [Read more...] about These are the Best Kindle Books of the year so far
Amazon Fire Tablets are on sale – should you buy one?
Amazon's tablet strategy has been a race to the bottom in recent years. They tend to release sub-par devices that don't have great specs, but are cheap and cheerful. This has worked out for them, they are frequently in 2nd and 3rd place in worldwide tablet sales, so people are obviously buying them in droves. Amazon is having a Mother's Day sale on Fire tablets and you can save … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Tablets are on sale – should you buy one?
Amazon is closing down Storywriter and Storybuilder
Amazon is closing down their storyboard and script writing software on June 30th and all documents will be purged from the platform. Writers have until that date to download all of their materials and store them locally. Amazon Studios has also announced they are no longer accepting submissions, which is why they are closing everything down.The closure of the script writer … [Read more...] about Amazon is closing down Storywriter and Storybuilder
Anti-Vaxxers Target Children Through Amazon Orders
The most recent report of a malicious actor using Amazon orders to target individuals has shown there is no limit to the kinds of vile actions people are capable of. A mother in the UK reported purchasing several popular age-appropriate novels for her middle school-aged son, only to have him bring her a leaflet that had been tucked inside one of the books. The leaflet contained … [Read more...] about Anti-Vaxxers Target Children Through Amazon Orders
Mueller Report Already a Bestseller
The long-awaited "fake news! witch hunt! no collusion!" Mueller report has finally been released--or at least, a uselessly redacted version of it--and people on both sides of the aisle and the issue are enthralled with the news. Some, like many members of Congress, still feel the blacked-out details need to be uncovered, while others feel that what is already visible in black … [Read more...] about Mueller Report Already a Bestseller
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 on sale in the UK
The Kindle Paperwhite 4 is available in the United Kingdom for £99.99, which is an overall savings of £20. This is a fantastic deal because the regular price is £119.99 and Amazon tends not to have deals like this on new products.Springtime is here and with all of the April showers an waterproof Kindle might make sense. The glorious 300 PPI screen is great for making text … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 on sale in the UK
People are buying ebooks and tech devices from Amazon while Drunk
We have all been slightly or totally inebriated and purchased something online. Sometimes there is a bit of regret once the credit card bill comes in, but sometimes a shiny new Kindle will ease the pain. A recent survey found that drunk shopping is an estimated $45B per year industry and the most popular website people visit, is Amazon.The Hustle recently found that the … [Read more...] about People are buying ebooks and tech devices from Amazon while Drunk
Amazon Deletes Books Promoting “Cures” for Autism, Anti-Vax Content
These are uncertain times for people peddling pseudoscience on some of the internet's largest and farthest-reaching platforms. Amazon and Facebook have both begun their crackdowns on books or advertisements that promote unproven medical information, as some authors have already discovered.The first are books that promote a "cure" for autism and autism spectrum disorder. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Deletes Books Promoting “Cures” for Autism, Anti-Vax Content
