"I know it's hard for some people to believe, but when King does something like this his first concern is not money. Besides having more money than god, he is a lover of vintage paperbacks & especially the Gold Medal Greats. In…"
Jed Power's Discussions
"Spinetingler" Submission Problems?
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Has anyone else had problems regarding submissions to "Spinetingler?"Within the past 14 months, I've submitted a couple of short stories to Spinetingler with the requested release forms. I've…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Getze Mar 13.
OK To Use Real Business As a Location?
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I am planning on using a real bar in a coming novel. I would prefer not to change the name of the business or alter its description because I feel it gives very interesting color to what I am…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Lee Jan 22.
Author Salon?
Does anyone know the story on the Author Salon site? I must've signed up for it somewhere along the line, but I can't make heads or tails out of it or what they keep sending me. Just want to make…Continue
Started Dec 11, 2012
New Dan Marlowe Bio
Just finished the new Dan Marlowe bio, "Gunshots In Another Room," by Charles Kelly. It's a great read about the colorful live of the hardboiled author of "The Name of the Game is Death," the Drake…Continue
Started Nov 24, 2012
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Jed Power replied to J W Nelson's discussion Finding an editor"No, but a good idea might be to find out what editors indie authors that you admire are using. Then get in touch with a few and see what they offer and which would work for you.
Good luck,
Jed Power"
Jed Power commented on Colman's blog post JAMES CRUMLEY - THE LAST GOOD KISS"Col,
I agree. I didn't enjoy much of his other work either and wouldn't give them another try.
As far as Fireball goes, you're right it's very off the wall. But it was different, and damn, was it funny. The…"
Jed Power commented on Colman's blog post JAMES CRUMLEY - THE LAST GOOD KISS"I read it when it first came out but that was a looong time ago. I knew that Dennis Lehane and other well knowns called it the best PI novel of the last half of the 20th century. So when my Goodreads Pulp Fiction group put it up, I read…"
Jed Power replied to Jack Getze's discussion Anybody (Else) Going to Bouchercon, September 19-22?"Thanks, Chuck. I'm looking forward to it.
New Dan Marlowe novel is coming out in paper and ebook Memorial Day.
Best,
Jed"
Jed Power replied to Jack Getze's discussion Anybody (Else) Going to Bouchercon, September 19-22?"Hi Jack & John,
I guess I don't have any excuse not to go this year. The drive for me is only about 2.5 hours. I used to be a Heineken man. Now I enjoy Sierra Nevada Porter of all things. Tough to get some places, so…"
Jed Power replied to Steve Marini's discussion Real life inspiration"I was born in South Boston and now live about 15 miles outside Boston. I was spending a lot of time in Boston & Cambridge when the Black Friars rip-off went down. So I remember a lot about it. Knew one person that was…"
Jed Power replied to Jack Getze's discussion Highest Paid Authors for 2012 (Forbes)"Of course he does, I. J. But you're are mistaken about one thing--Stephen King is a WRITER first, a businessman second. That is the difference. A few of these others on the list are...hacks. And I hate to bestow even…"
Jed Power replied to Jack Getze's discussion Highest Paid Authors for 2012 (Forbes)"Very interesting. But it doesn't tell us much else when you've got a writer's writer like King, and Bill O'Reilly a ?!@&**!! on the list. Although, now that I think of it--it gives me hope that I might be able to…"
Jed Power commented on John Michael Brantingham's blog post The Top Ten Mystery Shows Ever Ever Ever"Great list, John.
I have to add one more--Perry Mason. It had the tightest writing, superb directing, best actors (both in leads & the extremely talented secondary actors that populated the series), and the atmosphere was great.
In those…"
Jed Power replied to Jean Henry Mead's discussion Those nasty, rude one star reviews!"Another reason on the con side not to give a book length item away for free. Unless it has no hope of selling anything to speak of anyway, I guess.
If people got the idea Amazon was dumping negative reviews for any reason except the most…"
Jed Power replied to QualityBookReviews's discussion What are you currently reading?"Richard,
You're right. "The Best American Noir..." is a great book. Also "The Black Lizard Big Book of Black Mask Stories," and "The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps." Both, at least, just as good…"
Jed Power left a comment for Nora"Welcome to Crimespace, Nora. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Best,
Jed Power"
Jed Power commented on Sunny Frazier's blog post WHY YOU GOT THAT REJECTION LETTER"Very interesting. Though promotion is extremely important, I didn't know some publishers want to see it all set up before they sign an author. Certainly different than yesteryear.
Best,
Jed Power"
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Woburn, Ma
- About Me:
- I have one crime novel titled "The Boss of Hampton Beach" which is available in paper and e-versions from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. My second crime novel in the Dan Marlowe series, "Hampton Beach Homicide," will be published in both paper and e-versions on May 31, 2013. The third in the Dan Marlowe crime series, "Blood on Hampton Beach," will be published in paper and e-versions during the winter of 2013.
My Hampton Beach, NH bartender protagonist in all the novels is named Dan Marlowe. The real Dan Marlowe was my Dad's best friend and wrote "The Name of the Game is Death" while living with my family. He named a character in the novel after me, so I have returned the honor.
I have had many short stories published. They, with many more yet to be put up, can be purchased at Amazon, B & N, etc., or at Dark Jetty Publishing.
I also collect vintage Noir/Hardboiled paperbacks. Part of which is, I believe, the largest collection of Dan Marlowe novels, magazine stories and inscribed items.
I am an "Active" member of Mystery Writers of America.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer, Publisher
- Website:
- http://www.darkjettypublishing.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- Dan Marlowe, Charles Willeford, Harry Whittington, Fredric Brown, David Goodis, Gil Brewer, Steve Fisher, James Cain, Marcel Montecino, Eugene Izzi, Wallace Stroby, etc.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- ANY good Noir/Hardboiled movie. "Sopranos," "Breaking Bad," "Sons of Anarchy," in that order for TV.
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- At 12:11am on March 17, 2012,
Dale Phillips said… Jed,
First things first-- congratulations! You've got a book to publish.
Second, you are making important decisions with long-term consequences. In this new world of publishing, you're correct (and smart) to get control.
You need to be well-informed. Can't say this enough.
Get the following, and thoroughly digest them:
The Newbie's Guide to Publishing, by JA Konrath. http://www.jakonrath.com/writers.htm
Dean Wesley Smith books:
Think Like a Publisher
http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?page_id=3736Killing the Sacred Cows of Publishing
http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?page_id=860New World of Publishing
http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?page_id=2168
Dan Poynter's Guide to Self-Publishing.
http://www.amazon.com/Dan-Poynters-Self-Publishing-Manual-Write/dp/1568601425The website of Kristine Kathryn Rusch.
http://kriswrites.com/
Because being your own publisher is a business, so it pays to know the business you're getting into.That company who offered for your book is not really a publisher, they're providing one-time services and a website listing.
These are easy things to outsource, and you don't give up profits on your book forever. Do you still want to giving up a percentage of your book 5 years down the road? 10? Longer? As they say, "forever is a long time."Okay-- has your book been professionally edited? It's going out as your brand- is it a professional product? Because it's going to establish your reputation.
It is vital that your book cover look professional as well. Your son may do a great job-- if so, that's terrific.
Better, though, for this task is experience and a proven track record-- and right now, you can get the bargain of a lifetime-- top-notch cover designer at a steal!
http://indieauthorservices.com/2012/03/01/march-madness-cover-sale/For formatting, there are people who will do it for a small fee. Compare rates and see what else they've done. We're talking at best, a couple of hours work, so price accordingly.
Yes, put out the ebook on Smashwords first. Because your ebook is instantly available in ALL e-reader formats. And you can get instant notification on each sale, can do coupons for free for reviewers, and it's 1-2-3 easy.
They have a free, easy-to-follow guide. You say you aren't technically savvy-- can you follow directions? Take a look at it, and work through it.It's a pain point to have to learn this stuff, but you'll be doing it over and over for a long while, as each book is ready. You can do this yourself, or continue to pay others to do it for you-- your choice.
And for print, go to CreateSpace. They have templates, and it's a doable process for you. I've put out 5 books of short stories since December! They look great. A couple are already listed on Amazon, and I'll get the others up.
If you're going to be in this business, it's something vital to learn, or you're giving away a huge share of profits for simple stuff. We're talking a few hours and a bit of learning curve, but well worth it as a career move.
Jed, hope this helps. Hate to see people work so hard on the writing and then hand over the money to someone else for a bit of work.
- At 11:06am on March 1, 2012, Dale Phillips said…
Thanks, Jed, and let me know when your books are up. I think you'll like the Zack Taylor series. I've got a 5-story collection in print and up on Smashwords, too: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/113991
All can be sampled first, so you can see if you'll like the writing!
- At 1:41am on February 21, 2012,
David DeLee said… Hey Jed. I'm in the Manchester area. Hampton Beach is great. I don't get over that way nearly enough.
- At 12:54am on January 8, 2012,
Charles Kelly said…
Hi, Jed. I'm writing a biography of Dan Marlowe and I'd love to interview you. I'm on Crimespace: Charles Kelly, Scottsdale, AZ, email pulpnoir22@aol.com, phone 480-205-5982. Thanks.
- At 5:11pm on May 22, 2011,
Robert Christopher said… - Welcome. ;-)
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