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If Errands Could Kill… in sales…

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jim Bronyaur

I cannot express how thankful I am for anyone who clicks here on this blog, my other blog, my Twitter, my Facebook, or just happens to see my name or book on Amazon and goes for a copy. This past … Continue reading →

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My first day with Select, and Free

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jim Bronyaur

Well now, it’s been a fun ride in the past 24 hours. I put If Errands Could Kill as a free book yesterday and the response was amazing.  I saw four digit downloads, was in the Top 5 in Women’s … Continue reading →

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We’re coming back…

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jim Bronyaur

So, I’ve been having fun on my other blog… creating days like Chocolate Milk Tuesday and Pink Floyd Wednesday, but I still want to talk about writing… I have to because I’m a writer. And over there, things get a … Continue reading →

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In the wake

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

We all know last week was wild.  The announcement of KDP Select doesn’t give us a right or wrong answer, and why should it? I fully believe that too many people rely on Amazon, thinking of them as a partner … Continue reading →

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Stephen King, tacos, and running your own business.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

The talk of self-publishing taking over.   *sigh*   *yawm*   I’m over it.  You should be too.  Anyone who spends more than thirty seconds reading this particular post or any post on why indie’s will take over or how … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

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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Kindle Fire Sales

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

Amazon won’t release data, but each time I read an article, the estimated figures for the Kindle Fire sales (ending Jan 31 2012) keep climbing.  Amazon is also factoring in their Prime Membership w/ movies and ebooks to create the … Continue reading →

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Kindle sites… credible?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

Yeah, I’m ready for another rant I guess.  I hate that this is what I’ve become the past month or so, but I’m only reacting to my surroundings.  A lot of people tend to jump the gun with things, especially … Continue reading →

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Amazon allows Kindle lending…

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

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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eBook sales rise, duh. Paperback… not sure

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jim Bronyaur

I love paper.  I love paperback books.  I hold them.  I cuddle them.  I smell their pages… don’t lie, you do too. But the ebook format has swept in and is not going away.  With it comes a new rush … Continue reading →

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