The digital publishing revolution, such as it was, had many facets. There was the birth of the take-anywhere traditionally published ebooks, the hope of educational reform through bells and whistles digital textbooks, and perhaps most important of all, the self-publishing arm that allowed anyone to write, publish, and potentially sell a book. But in the space of the few years … [Read more...] about Why Is Self-Publishing Still a “Last Resort?”
Barbara Freethy
The Stigma Around Erotica Continues
Despite the fact that Fifty Shades of Grey is old news--at least the book, the film doesn't release until Valentine's Day next year--and the door to free publishing of adult content has been thrown wide open since EL James' book took newsstands by storm, critics are still claiming the downfall of human society due to the abundance of explicit content. Interestingly, it seems … [Read more...] about The Stigma Around Erotica Continues
Fan Fiction Romance Comes to Kindle Worlds
Amazon launched its Kindle Worlds fan fiction platform just over a year ago, and the concept has been a great success for both the rights holders who license content to the site and the fans who adore the concepts and story lines of their favorite authors. These reader fans have often taken to writing their own continuation of the stories once the book ends, largely due to the … [Read more...] about Fan Fiction Romance Comes to Kindle Worlds
RWA, Shindig to Host RITA Award Finalists for Romance Fans
Just as the concept and definition of a book has changed dramatically due to recent technology, so have the concepts of being an author and a reader. It's not uncommon to be Facebook friends with a famous author or to enjoy back and forth exchanges on Twitter with someone in a favorite genre. But the personalized connection via technology is about to get a whole lot … [Read more...] about RWA, Shindig to Host RITA Award Finalists for Romance Fans
Traditional vs. Digital Publishing No Longer an Exclusive Decision according to Barbara Freethy
GoodEReader.com covers a lot of news in digital publishing and ebooks, and most of that information comes directly from the industry professionals. In terms of discussing indie publishing, the best source of information is usually the author who has had a hand in developing his own self-publishing career. One new truth the entire industry is learning at this point is that … [Read more...] about Traditional vs. Digital Publishing No Longer an Exclusive Decision according to Barbara Freethy