Author, Compulsively Readable Thrillers
As you know, I’m both a traditionally published and indie author. Last week I talked about traditionally published authors, but this week I’m crossing over to the indie side of the street. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have hooked up with some imaginative and creative indie authors who not only write wonderful books but know … Read more
I just got back from the annual Sisters in Crime luncheon in Chicago’s Greek Town where I was one of the guest speakers, along with Sara Paretsky and Barb D’Amato. All of us were at one time President of the National organization, which many of you know is dedicated to the development and promotion of … Read more
Hi, folks. This is going to be a long post, so go get some coffee or wine or something before you read it. OK? Oh… and before we start, there was a happy ending to the bookseller situation last week. They decided to order all my books. I was very happy. I think they were … Read more
Some of you who’ve read my pros and cons post comparing traditional and e-book (self or indie) publishing know one of the sticking points for me has been book awards. Heretofore, the awards given to mysteries and thrillers have been limited to traditionally published books. Sure, there might be indie awards, but they don’t have … Read more
One more thing to tell you about. Last September, I did a presentation at a Sisters in Crime event in St. Louis about traditional vs. e-publishing (self-publishing). It was videotaped, and the edited version is now on You Tube! It’s only 20 minutes. It’s pretty much what I said in an earlier blog about a … Read more
Something happened the other day that I’d like your input on. It’s not a happy story for any of the players, and, yes, I am one of them. But I think it is indicative of the radical changes in bookselling, and the shift in the balance of power. I was invited by a library to … Read more
We knew it had to happen. It was just a matter of time. Most of us thought we had at least a year. Or two. But in the Future Shock era in which we live, when time and events accelerate with ever-increasing velocity, we’re already there. The first reports surfaced in late spring on Kindle … Read more
I wanted to expand on one of the points I made in my previous post. I’m not sure the above title is the right way to describe it – there’s probably some term already in use that has nothing to do with what I’m talking about. But I haven’t found a better name, so I’m … Read more
As most of you know, I’m a crime fiction author, both traditionally and e-published. About eighteen months ago Joe Konrath asked me to blog about the benefits of traditional publishing. I did. Then, as I started e-publishing more myself, that post developed into a presentation comparing the Pros and Cons of traditional vs. e-publishing. I’ve … Read more
First off, I’m not a prognosticator or guru. As a traditionally published and indie author, I straddle both sides of the fence, but I have no academic or other credentials from which to predict the future of ebooks and publishing. But occasionally I do like to take the long view and try to make sense … Read more