Posts Tagged ‘writer’

re-post: Why GoodReads is ‘Good’ for Readers.. #AMSG #IAN1

Posted: June 9, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, free book, social media, writing
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If you’re a reader (regardless of quantity)   then you will enjoy this article about GoodReads.   It is an excellent tool for those who enjoy books.

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If you enjoy reading, and like to use the Internet for finding great new reads, you may well have heard of Goodreads before: This is a superb website hosting a vibrant community of book lovers, teeming with book recommendations and reviews. In other words, an ideal place to find new reads. We’ve briefly covered Goodreads in a Directory post back in 2010, and last year I reviewed the Goodreads Android app. We’ve also included the site in a roundup up 7+ Sites To Help You Decide Which Book To Read Next, but we’ve never taken a good long look at the Goodreads core – the site itself. Up until today, that is.

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Repost — Where Did Your Ideas Come From? – by @DougDorow #ASMSG #writing

Posted: May 17, 2013 in Breaking Bad, desperate fathers, ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, novel, social media, Uncategorized, writing
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As writers, we often get questions on where our story ideas come from. 

They come from a story in the news, something read, an observation from the world, or discussion with friends. Something out there tugs at the corner of the mind: What if? What would happen if? What if that was merged with, Why did that …?

Today, we’re going to explore where six of the Best Selling Reads authors got their ideas for a completed work or a work in progress.

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Repost from Jeff Bennington “Why Your Book Page is UN-Selling Your Book” @TweetTheBook

Posted: April 26, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, novel, social media, writing
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Jeff Bennington is a good person to follow if you’re considering publishing….  wisdom abounds on his site –

http://thewritingbomb.blogspot.com/

From March, 2013 –

In Jan 2012 I worked with a couple authors who were having a hard time selling their books, and I helped one of them hit Amazon’s Top-100 in the paid store, and the other came very close. Since that time, I have helped other authors evaluate the basic elements of their Amazon book page that are actually “UN-selling” their book.

Believe it or not, many new and not so new authors are scratching their heads, wondering why their book, as well written as it is, is not selling. They look at their monthly KDP reports, and their Amazon ranking and wonder what’s going on. If that is you, the problem could be that you are on the inside looking in, and are not seeing the big picture. The following is an example of such an author.

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novel SHADES of GRAY (not 50shades) #Free (4/4 to 4/5) on #Amazon #Kindle yeah!

Posted: April 4, 2013 in blog posts, desperate fathers, drug smuggling, ebooks, eReaders, free book, self publishing, writer blogs, writing
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I hope you’ll grab a free copy.   Be sure to leave a review on Goodreads and/or Amazon if you have a few minutes.

“If you enjoy suspense/thriller stories, this will appeal to you.    Rated “R”  for language.   (no sex,  sorry!)

Here are few reviews -

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What is a Pen Gun? by @Carolyn_Arnold #AODTour

Posted: February 15, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, giveaway, social media, Uncategorized, writer blogs, writing
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Guest Post by my Friend and brilliant writer – Carolyn Arnold

What is a Pen Gun? by @Carolyn_Arnold #AODTour

AOD Blog Tour Logo with Book (1)

Pen guns, a type of zip gun, have been utilized in many movies.  It brings with it the intrigue of spies and espionage.  You might remember the one used in US Marshals on the plane?

pen gun

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Calling all Writers – Enter the Kindle Book Review “Best Indie Book Awards” 2013

Posted: February 4, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, self publishing, social media, Uncategorized, writer blogs, writing
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…  These are good folks who are working to recognize self-pub’d  writers.

Ready 4 The 2013 Best Indie Book Awards

If you’ve published a new book between May 1, 2012 and May 1, 2013, You Could Win Over $1,000 in Cash and Prizes! The Kindle Book Review’s 2nd Annual Best Indie Book Awards  is underway, and is better than ever!

Holiday & 1 year Anniversary Special – #thriller – SHADES of GRAY (not 50shades) #Free 12/23 & 12/24 #ASMSG

Posted: December 23, 2012 in Breaking Bad, desperate fathers, ebook sales, ebooks, novel, writing
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In celebration of the 1 year publication anniversary of my novel – “Shades of Gray”   grab a FREE copy for your Kindle or other eReader device today

and tomorrow (12/23 and 12/24/2012).    Click Here

 

Make your 2012 Holiday season a little more  ”Thrilling”  with this Readers Favorite Award Nominee for Suspense  and  Kindle Book Review Semi-Finalist for Thriller/Mystery.

“Combine the TV shows “Breaking Bad”,  ”The L Word”, and a dark remake of “The Love Boat”, and you have all the flavors of   SHADES of GRAY.”    (Click Here)

 

 

 

‘Tis the season to give thanks! – One Year Anniv. for Shades of Gray #ASMSG

Posted: December 3, 2012 in Breaking Bad, drug smuggling, ebook sales, ebooks, novel, Uncategorized, writing
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It has been one unbelievably fun year since my first novel was published.   New writer friends, reader feedback, sales, and an experience that exceeded my wildest dreams (and I can have some doggone wild dreams!)   The social media aspect of this past year has been off the charts cool.  I have made dozens of writer friends and thus tapped into this incredible community of folks who are just like me (though probably less weird).  They are smart, funny, supportive, and just downright nice.  Hats off to all of you.  You set the standard  for what social media is all about.

2012 would not have played out this way without a couple of very special folks who contributed their time and enthusiasm to my project.  So here is a holiday shout out of thanks to some very, very special folks (in random order) –

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Re-Post: Debunking Indie Myths – Superb Post from Writer Alisha Paige Wilson (for writers)

Posted: July 27, 2012 in ebooks, eReaders, novel, Uncategorized, writing
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This is a terrific blog posting from writer Alisha Paige.  I find it interesting to read comments from writers who are experienced in being traditionally published AND have published themselves.  Thanks Alisha for your comments and thoughts.   I know they will be valuable to others as well.

Check out Alisha’s books and excellent blog at     alishapaige.blogspot.com/

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Today I’m debunking myths within the indie world. In other words, I’ve heard some crazy rumors flying around some writing blogs and I want to get the truth out for a couple of reasons. 1) I hate how negative rumors can ruin a very good thing. 2) If I were a new writer considering indie publishing my book, I know for a fact that if I read some of the false blogs about inflated costs, I’d probably never take the risk to indie pub my books and that makes me sad. :(

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