I happened upon a dilemma recently: If I start a series in one form, can I satisfactorily complete it in another? Let me explain. Say there is a series I started in paperback. Then the ebook for #2 goes on sale. Do I break format to read the book? Or do I wait and finish the whole series in paperback? I know this might sound a little crazy to some of you, but … [Read more...]
My, How Things Have Changed
A Bit of History My first book was published in 1984. That was before the internet. It was before most business offices even had computers. Back then, authors sold their manuscripts to publishers by sending a query letter and sample chapters. We watched our mailboxes like hawks because everything happened via mail. Publishers sold books into bookstores with sales reps who took samples of … [Read more...]
What’s the last e-book you’ve downloaded?
Did you get a new e-reader for Christmas? If yes, what kind did you get? Me? I've still got my trusty Kindle PaperWhite, which I love and use nearly every day. Yes, I still love holding a "real" book. But the convenience of having so many books in the palm of your hand is just flat intoxicating and more than a little heady. : ) Just for fun, would you share… The name of the last book … [Read more...]