Author, Compulsively Readable Thrillers
So Audible is having a HUGE end of summer sale, and 5 of my audiobooks are included! They’re priced at $5.95 each (or less if you’re a member…) The Titles include: Click here to check out EYE Here for IMAGE Here for SHOT Here for VEIL And here for DOUBLEBACK Libby … Read more
Tough words about books and social marketing in The Guardian by author Ewan Morrison. Here’s how it starts: “I’m convinced that epublishing is another tech bubble, and that it will burst within the next 18 months. The reason is this: epublishing is inextricably tied to the structures of social media marketing and the myth that … Read more
I never thought I’d have to write this post. I figured it was a no-brainer. A non-issue. But then, a friend of mine told me about several traditionally published authors who fought and argued and struggled and finally got their out-of-print backlist titles from their publishers. “Great!” I said. “Good for them. Now they can … Read more
Hi, all. Some great news here! As of last week, all the Ellie Foreman mysteries are now on AUDIO at Audible.com. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the series, Ellie is a video producer and single mother in Chicago, who stumbles onto crimes and conspiracies that need to be solved. And she does. … Read more
This is a long post, so get cool and comfortable before you start reading. In the ten years I’ve been published, I’ve probably gone to Book Expo three times, so while I’m not a novice, I’m certainly not a regular. I remember attending workshops at some and was on a panel at another, but I … Read more
BIG NEWS!! The audio of AN IMAGE OF DEATH (my favorite of the Ellie Foreman mysteries) is now available!! Listen to Robin Rowan, whose expert narration makes this an incredible experience. Click here to sample or buy… I am a happy camper…More important, I think you will be too! Btw, my report on BEA … Read more
I know you’ve all been waiting anxiously to see who won the Bitter Veil Kindle Fire Giveaway… so here he is!! John Bychowski enjoying his new toy!! Congrats, John!
I’m frustrated. A little angry. But most of all, opinionated (Yeah, I know.. what else is new?) Over the past few days people have been chattering about a couple of articles dealing with authors and publishing. One is a New York Times story about best-selling authors now being told to publish more than one book … Read more
Dear Microsoft, Now that you’ve come to the rescue of Barnes and Noble (and it clearly needs rescuing), I asked a few friends to help me write this letter with our suggestions going forward. We’ve all been thinking about these issues for a while, so we hope you’ll take them in the spirit with which … Read more
Here is a must read for any author in… or considering… KDP Select. Btw, my experience over the past few weeks mirrors Russell’s. http://russellblake.com/great-until-it-isnt/ My January was incredible. March too. April was okay but not as robust. Like Russell, I believe the algos have changed. But I’m actually not that disappointed. Some of you will … Read more