While speaking to a friend and businessman today he surprised me when he said that a very small percentage of books sold are eBooks. I was surprised because I thought the number of eBooks sold as compared to print books was more than that. I may have this perception because I’m very involved with Ebooks. In my … Continue reading Ebooks vs. Print Books Revisited
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Should You Read a Book To Review It?
Reviewing 101, right? First you read the book, then you review it. THE OTHER was a recent recipient of a ‘2' rating and a very critical review from someone who admitted he/she stopped reading after just a few pages. Fair enough. Stop reading if the book is not your cup of tea. But don’t review it. … Continue reading Should You Read a Book To Review It?
It Ain’t Necessarily So
In the absence of knowledge, we assume. Such assumptions can be erroneous and lead to fallacious thinking which can create problems for us. This is particularly so in publishing a book.Once the author has completed a work and committed it to the public, nothing remains but to await the court of public opinion. Yet often … Continue reading It Ain’t Necessarily So
The Reader’s Voice
The reader’s voice has increasing impact on a book’s fate. Agents and editors admit they keep a watchful eye on reader reviews at Amazon and Goodreads, looking for that surge in popularity that suggests a potential winner, and hoping they can acquire that property in time to develop, package, and sell it. This growing influence … Continue reading The Reader’s Voice
The Power of Free Revisited
As my sales lagged this month I went back to my surefire method of the past: free books. But I found that downloads of the free book during this time diminished by half, or more. I wondered why. I took a look and thought I’d share my conclusions. There are several variables to be considered. … Continue reading The Power of Free Revisited
The Wrong Side Of Amazon
Is there a wrong side of Amazon? Is there a punishment algorithm for those who violate the expectations of this mighty retailer? I’ve heard many stories from those who have failed to follow directions, particularly authors. Have they reviewed another writer on amazon who writes in a similar genre? Has someone who is closely related … Continue reading The Wrong Side Of Amazon
For Whom Do I Write?
I've embarked upon a series of books. Not intentionally, but in response to my readers. When I read reviews asking "What's next?" for Zack Tolliver (my protagonist) I am buoyed by such enthusiasm and charged to respond to it. As a writer I am flattered when the characters I create take on a life of their … Continue reading For Whom Do I Write?
New Novel Mestaclocan
After weeks and months of editing and a solid week of formatting followed by 6 attempted uploads, my second novel in the Zack Tolliver Series is uploaded to Amazon KDP Select. I am told by my readers that Mestaclocan is even more intense and hard to put down than The Other. The action moves to … Continue reading New Novel Mestaclocan
It’s Just A Review, Right?
I've recently had some thoughts regarding Amazon reviewers. I've come to recognize that many reviewers fall into certain types. At another level, I suspect that the reviews for each type reflect the personality type that resides behind them. Follow me here. So far I've received 20 Amazon reviews for my book, THE OTHER. Of those, fourteen … Continue reading It’s Just A Review, Right?
Dealing With Critical Reviews
First of all, may I point out that a critical review is better than none at all. Way better, in fact. There are books that have risen from obscurity to notoriety simply because of critical reviews. On a lesser scale, a critical review serves several functions, not the least of which is to cast a … Continue reading Dealing With Critical Reviews
R Lawson Gamble 