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Amazon KDP Select… select to relax first, read, then make a decision for YOU.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Wow, what a wild day on Amazon, huh?   For those who haven’t seen the news, Amazon KDP opened a new exclusive option for authors.   You have to give Amazon 90 Day exclusivity to your book – meaning NO … Continue reading →

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Amazon allows Kindle lending…

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Before we go crazy, let’s talk…   Amazon is now lending Kindle books.   Holy crap, that sucks.  Right?  It’s over now, again.  We’re dead in the water.  Time to pack it up, polish off the resume, and hit the … Continue reading →

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Looking beyond Amazon

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

You all know how much I enjoy Amazon… as a company, as an innovator, the whole package.  I enjoy them and what they’ve done – and it’s not all related to publishing.    While Amazon is the biggest kid on … Continue reading →

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Amazon Fire, new Kindles, life is great.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

The game is on. Amazon not only came out and released their Kindle Fire to sort-of compete with the iPad but they also released a new line of Kindles.  And that line begins with a $79 Kindle.  Yes, that’s right, … Continue reading →

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Ebooks Revenues Will TRIPLE

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Another article was printed today in WSJ about the book business.    This article struck me though because it wasn’t the usual, “things are bad because no name are making money” kind of thing that I usually see.    This … Continue reading →

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Interview with James Tallett

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

I’ve Tweeted with James for a long time… always shooting shots at each about life and writing.  He’s released a new book, an epic fantasy… and it just so happens, I was able to bug him until he talked about … Continue reading →

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Booksellers say NO to Apple!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

WSJ reported the other that Kobo had pulled the ability to purchase books via the app for Apple devices. Now, in an even bigger move, both Amazon and B&N did the same thing. What’s the message to Apple?  We’re not … Continue reading →

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