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
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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
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
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?
Using Book Awards to Drive Indie Author Sales
When self-publishing first began to gain some measure of respect in the industry, there were a few holdouts that were still largely off limits to many indie authors. While some authors with the initiative and the time to devote have had success breaking into the library and brick-and-mortar bookstores spaces, it's still problematic for many authors. Several of the major … [Read more...] about Using Book Awards to Drive Indie Author Sales
Do We Still Need to Disrupt Publishing?
When the digital and self-publishing revolution took off only a handful of years ago, much of the accusation from authors and industry watchers alike centered around the claim that the publishing model was "broken." Authors and readers alike were tired of the infamous "gatekeepers" not only telling them what they would read, but also telling them when, for how long, and how … [Read more...] about Do We Still Need to Disrupt Publishing?
Ebook Piracy Still Plaguing Authors
It started out not-so-innocently enough with a now-deleted, vapid Facebook post from Hillary Ganzeel: "Anyone know of (pirate sites) places to get free ebooks?!" It was followed by a series of monkey emoticons, for some reason. As is to be expected, the backlash was swift and ugly from both sides. Authors rallied behind the notion that they deserve respect and the concept … [Read more...] about Ebook Piracy Still Plaguing Authors
Self-Publishing is Completely Corrupt
Thousands of authors every year get in touch with me and ask me how they should go about getting their books published. I tell every single one that they should not take the easy way and self-publish, but instead try and get a book deal by a major publisher. I understand that many authors who write their first book do not do it as quickly as James Patterson or Stephen King. … [Read more...] about Self-Publishing is Completely Corrupt
Indie Authors Will Soon Be Using AI to Edit their eBooks
One of the drawbacks of self-publishing is that you have to pay editors out of your pocket in order to get your e-book ready for distribution. Many of them forgo hiring one altogether and readers often find themselves wading through a ton of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. There is now an alternative to a human editor, a robot one. IBM has unveiled the Watson Tone … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Will Soon Be Using AI to Edit their eBooks
Who Needs a Publishing Slush Pile When There’s YouTube?
Once upon a time, the process of landing a book deal started with mailing sample pages of your manuscript to literary agents, hoping one of them liked your writing enough to be willing to represent you. When everything shifted to computers, that process didn't change much (except now you email those pages). For clarification, perhaps it should be said that for most authors that … [Read more...] about Who Needs a Publishing Slush Pile When There’s YouTube?