All Discussions Tagged 'book' - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T14:38:30Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=book&feed=yes&xn_auth=noInternet and Identity Thefttag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-06-15:537324:Topic:3910562014-06-15T09:10:37.967ZDee Owenhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DeeOwen973
<p>I have just finished reading and reviewing a book called 'Evil Shadows' and absolutely shocked by this true story. I think in this day and age of internet use, everyone should be aware of the potential risks we are taking. And reading of another persons experience, as sad as it is, may alert us to more caution. The author, Rick Hallock, shares his trauma but also gives many links and resources to educate and help. I am providing the authors website link and link to my review. …</p>
<p>I have just finished reading and reviewing a book called 'Evil Shadows' and absolutely shocked by this true story. I think in this day and age of internet use, everyone should be aware of the potential risks we are taking. And reading of another persons experience, as sad as it is, may alert us to more caution. The author, Rick Hallock, shares his trauma but also gives many links and resources to educate and help. I am providing the authors website link and link to my review. </p>
<div class="Body1"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS';"><b>Author Website: </b></span> <a href="http://www.evilshadowsbook.com/" target="_blank">http://www.evilshadowsbook.com/</a></div>
<div class="Body1"><strong>Book Readers: </strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/I-D-review" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/I-D-review</a></div>
<div class="Body1"></div> Favorite "grabber" title for a crime novel anyone?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-05-27:537324:Topic:3726812013-05-27T21:26:00.227ZSusanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Susan
<p>Here's mine:</p>
<p>The Drummer Was the First to Die by Liza Pennywitt Taylor</p>
<p>See more at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Drummer-Was-First-Die/dp/0312077386/ref=la_B000AQ6W7O_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369689785&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Amazon book page</a></p>
<p>And your favorite grabber title is ???</p>
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<p>Here's mine:</p>
<p>The Drummer Was the First to Die by Liza Pennywitt Taylor</p>
<p>See more at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Drummer-Was-First-Die/dp/0312077386/ref=la_B000AQ6W7O_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369689785&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Amazon book page</a></p>
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<p></p> The Amazon Effecttag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-27:537324:Topic:3476322012-06-27T14:46:06.840ZChristopher Valenhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChristopherValen
<p>We've had many discussions in the forum regarding Amazon and the future of print books. There's an excellent, in-depth article in The Nation entitled "The Amazon Effect" that addresses the past, present, and future of book publishing, and the profound impact that Amazon and e-books have had on the industry. I'd be interested in hearing what you think after reading the article. …</p>
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<p>We've had many discussions in the forum regarding Amazon and the future of print books. There's an excellent, in-depth article in The Nation entitled "The Amazon Effect" that addresses the past, present, and future of book publishing, and the profound impact that Amazon and e-books have had on the industry. I'd be interested in hearing what you think after reading the article. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.thenation.com/article/168125/amazon-effect?rel=emailNation#">http://www.thenation.com/article/168125/amazon-effect?rel=emailNation#</a></p> Barnes and Noble Will Not Stock Amazon Published Titlestag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-02-01:537324:Topic:3299982012-02-01T23:19:44.882ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
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<p>Just sharing in case someone hasn't heard.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/literature-in-lexington/barnes-noble-will-not-sell-amazon-published-titles">http://www.examiner.com/literature-in-lexington/barnes-noble-will-not-sell-amazon-published-titles</a></p>
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<p>Best Wishes!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a></p>
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<p>Just sharing in case someone hasn't heard.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/literature-in-lexington/barnes-noble-will-not-sell-amazon-published-titles">http://www.examiner.com/literature-in-lexington/barnes-noble-will-not-sell-amazon-published-titles</a></p>
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<p>Best Wishes!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a></p> Check This Out: A Blog That Reviews Reviews?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-08:537324:Topic:3268662012-01-08T22:13:08.113ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
<p>Hi All,</p>
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<p>Or should I say, criticize and make fun of the reviewers. Classy.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://thankyouforyourreview.blogspot.com/">http://thankyouforyourreview.blogspot.com/</a></strong></p>
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<p>Best Wishes!<br/> <a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a></p>
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<p>Or should I say, criticize and make fun of the reviewers. Classy.</p>
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<p>Best Wishes!<br/> <a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a></p> eBook Covers, Layout and Designtag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-23:537324:Topic:3227772011-11-23T15:41:25.153ZNoir Nationhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/NoirNation
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<p>I wanted to pass this on to those who are putting out their own eBooks:</p>
<p><strong><i>Noir Nation</i></strong> and its sister presses <strong><i>Bare Knuckles Press</i></strong> and <strong><i>Heart's Diary Press</i></strong> has developed a very good relationship with <em>Butterflies and Hurricanes</em>, a design team in Prague, Czech Republic that has raised the bar several…</p>
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<p>I wanted to pass this on to those who are putting out their own eBooks:</p>
<p><strong><i>Noir Nation</i></strong> and its sister presses <strong><i>Bare Knuckles Press</i></strong> and <strong><i>Heart's Diary Press</i></strong> has developed a very good relationship with <em>Butterflies and Hurricanes</em>, a design team in Prague, Czech Republic that has raised the bar several notches for eBook layout and design. They have made paper and eBook covers and done all the internal work, even the deep code corrections (the Amazon software doesn't work that well and introduces errors). They make a Kindle eBook something special for affordable prices, and are very professional. They've also done our corporate brand logos.</p>
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<p><strong>Some of the covers they've made for us:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607453?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607453?profile=original" width="479"/></a><br/></strong></p>
<p><strong>Two examples of internal design:</strong></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607469?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607469?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="310" width="506"/></a></p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607521?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607521?profile=original" width="258"/></a></p>
<p><strong>Contact for Butterflies & Hurricanes: </strong></p>
<p>katarina.vrankova@bandh.cz</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.butterflies-hurricanes.cz/">www.butterflies-hurricanes.cz</a></p>
<p>Note: as these books haven't been released yet, they do not yet appear on the B&H website. The books will be released the first week in December.</p>
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<p> I would like this to be the start of an ongoing post on the perils of publishing. This business is fraught with minefields that cost thousands of dollars, take your rights, and/or rip you off by not delivering what is promised or what we thought was promised.</p>
<p>This forum has a wealth of experience that can help others avoid many of these pitfalls. I don't think that most of these companies are dishonest, but they may not be the best way to get your book out. Remember, when you are…</p>
<p> I would like this to be the start of an ongoing post on the perils of publishing. This business is fraught with minefields that cost thousands of dollars, take your rights, and/or rip you off by not delivering what is promised or what we thought was promised.</p>
<p>This forum has a wealth of experience that can help others avoid many of these pitfalls. I don't think that most of these companies are dishonest, but they may not be the best way to get your book out. Remember, when you are talking to one of these companies, you are talking to a salesman. Let me repeat, a salesman. They want to please and some will say anything to get the business.</p>
<p>So lets help each other by collecting our experiences, good and bad, in one place.</p>
<p>Let me start with my own experience. I did a lot of research up front. I was very discouraged until I found ebooks on Amazon and Createspace. These folks are straight up and I'm pleased with the process so far. Book will be out first of December. </p>
<p>I'm also having a wonderful experience with Circle of Seven Productions who are doing my publicity.</p>
<p>I did run into one big pitfall. It's the number of people who will give you honest help, but when added together the cost goes far beyond any expected sales. For instance, cover designers $1500, editors $4000, compilers $699, and publicists $2500. All of these folks are honest business people and do good work but you can spend $10G before you know it. My warning is only use those services you can't do yourself. For me, it the publicist.</p>
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<p>What are your experiences with the publishing business?</p> Ebooks to Join New York Times Best Seller List!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-11-11:537324:Topic:2560092010-11-11T18:56:37.906ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
More ebook news:<br/><br/><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/books/11list.html?_r=4&partner=rss&emc=rss">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/books/11list.html?_r=4&partner=rss&emc=rss</a>
More ebook news:<br/><br/><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/books/11list.html?_r=4&partner=rss&emc=rss">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/books/11list.html?_r=4&partner=rss&emc=rss</a> More on Hardcover Sales Decreasing and Ebooks Rising!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-11-11:537324:Topic:2559972010-11-11T16:53:00.184ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
Hi All,<br/><br/><a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/adult-hardcover-sales-decreased-40-in-september_b16494">http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/adult-hardcover-sales-decreased-40-in-september_b16494</a><br/><br/>Best Wishes!<br/><br/><a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a><br/>
Hi All,<br/><br/><a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/adult-hardcover-sales-decreased-40-in-september_b16494">http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/adult-hardcover-sales-decreased-40-in-september_b16494</a><br/><br/>Best Wishes!<br/><br/><a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a><br/> How do you perform your research before starting a new book?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-11-09:537324:Topic:2557702010-11-09T12:25:37.588ZSannahttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Sanna
Well, title says it all. As I´m preparing to start writing my very first book I´m curious about what tools you guys are using when doing reserach. Do you visit the places you are going to write about and if so, what do you observe and how do you document your observations? Is there other good ways of research something than simply Googleing it (Google scares me)? Tell me every last detail, please...:) <br/>
Well, title says it all. As I´m preparing to start writing my very first book I´m curious about what tools you guys are using when doing reserach. Do you visit the places you are going to write about and if so, what do you observe and how do you document your observations? Is there other good ways of research something than simply Googleing it (Google scares me)? Tell me every last detail, please...:) <br/>