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Kindle & Sony EReader... has the digital ebook expanded your audience?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbi Mack 1 day ago.
Author of Deathryde: Rebel Without a Corpse
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You bet it's remarkable. And with Harlequin starting a new "e-book only" line that accepts multiple genres . . . how remarkable is that? :) (FYI--This is not to be confused with the controversial Harlequin vanity press.)
An update on Kindle: I just saw that Amazon has announced its sales of Kindle title have reached nearly 50 % of its print titles. Surely that's remarkable.
There's no question that e-books have expanded (if not created) my audience, such as it is. My book became available as an e-book on June 2, 2009. To date, I've sold 424 downloads, mostly for Kindle (the rest on Smashwords, Scribd and Lulu). All t...
It stands to reason that the lower price and convenience will stimulate demand. To what extent? On a case basis, with myriad variables in play. I hope because a blogger, my book will do better than average in e-sales. On average, my publisher—Doub...
John and I..J.'s responses reinforce the idea that I should get my books on Kindle soon. My publisher (or printer if you prefer that term, since they're not a traditional publisher) does offer that option.
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I suspect it has to some extent: I know a couple of avid Kindle users who will buy just about anything that comes out in a genre they're interested in, or that's well-reviewed, or that sounds interesting, or, or, or. It's the beauty of getting in ...
Some of my books are on Kindle and other devices. The rights belonged to Penguin, and Penguin sold them. I'm guessing at sales numbers, but my books (selling at 9.99) did quite well to start with on Kindle. Sales have since leveled off. I don't kn...
I would like to hear from published authors that have had their titles converted to eBooks on Amazon's Kindle or Sony's E Reader and know if you have seen a spike in sales of your titles or have critiques/comments. Have ebooks helped expand your a...
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- Hometown:
- Detoit
- About Me:
- I was born in Detroit, that's how I first got hooked on Elmore Leonard. I am also a professional musician and screenwriter. I had done corporate sales and author events for years at Borders and went on to publish actor Michael Madsen's poetry and photography under 13 Hands Publications. I have released my first mystery novel: Deathryde: Rebel Without a Corpse ( Available on Amazon, May 27th published by Gilded Hearse Press ) it is written in the hip, offbeat style of Carl Hiaasen, Gregory Mcdonald (Fletch) Donald E. Westlake and, of course, Elmore Leonard.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
- Website:
- http://www.GildedHearse.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- Elmore Leonard. Ross Macdonald. Gregory Macdonald. Carl Hiassen. I also have read a lot of pulp writers like: Donald Westlake. Jim Thompson.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- I'm a film freak! To name a few: Chinatown, Reservoir Dogs, Play Misty For Me, Dirty Harry-- for TV Columbo, Kojak, Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, CSI, Life On Mars... too many films and shows to mention.
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If You Get Shorty, You'll Get Me... Hollywood and Satire.... Pick up a copy of Mystery Readers International
I have an article featured in this month's issue of Mystery Readers International:
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 3:47am —
ACTOR MICHAEL MADSEN SIGNS ON TO DEATHRYDE: REBEL WITHOUT A CORPSE
I am pleased to announce that actor Michael Madsen, of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Donnie Brasco fame has agreed to play the lead character of James DeRossa in Deathryde: Rebel Without a Corpse. Madsen has always been a first choice for this role, but I was not sure he would would accept.
On to pre-production....
On to pre-production....
Posted on September 28, 2008 at 4:42am — 1 Comment
BURIED LOOT... IT'S STILL A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD
Remember the Stanley Kramer classic: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with Spencer Tracy and all those crazy motorist chasing the Smiler's money buried under the "Big W?" Well, it's still a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... I came across a recent article by the Associated Press that read: Buried Loot, A Mystery for Authorities. The article centered around a suspect, Franz Felhaber, who strolled into the Treasury Department with $5.2 million stuffed into a briefcase -- technically s… Continue
Posted on August 25, 2008 at 6:43am —
Deathryde Digs Up Another Good Review...
An excellent mystery novel for fans of the genre, August 6, 2008
The natural jump from undertaking to crime? "Deathryde: Rebel without a Corpse" is a gripping mystery about James DeRossa, who leaves his father's funeral home business to embark on a scam that could net him upwards of twenty-five million. Detective Hank Gladwin is on DeRossa's tail about his unsavory endeavors, and their cat-and-mouse chase has twists and turns throughout. An excellent mystery novel for fans of the genre.… Continue
The natural jump from undertaking to crime? "Deathryde: Rebel without a Corpse" is a gripping mystery about James DeRossa, who leaves his father's funeral home business to embark on a scam that could net him upwards of twenty-five million. Detective Hank Gladwin is on DeRossa's tail about his unsavory endeavors, and their cat-and-mouse chase has twists and turns throughout. An excellent mystery novel for fans of the genre.… Continue
Posted on August 14, 2008 at 1:06pm —
Deathryde: Rebel Without A Corpse Digs Up A Good Review in The Washington Times
If you have a taste for slambang satire that plays games with the names of dead celebrities from James Dean to Barbara Stanwyck and a hearse driver with the marvelous name of Coffin Joe, Michael P. Naughton's Deathryde: Rebel without a Corpse (Gilded Hearse Press, $12.95, 183 pages), is your kind of book. It's the story of a gang of criminal undertakers engaged in a caper known as "Harold and Maude" involving a group of Hollywood funeral homes and an ancient but unforgotten mafia h… Continue
Posted on July 11, 2008 at 1:14pm —
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 9:56am on July 4, 2009,
Preetham Grandhi said… - Hi Michael, I want to introduce you to my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a paranormal, murder, mystery thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. Thanks for your time in advance.
Best regards
Preetham Grandhi
Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”
Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"
Book Synopsis:
The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.
The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
- At 5:27am on November 24, 2008,
Sylvia Hubbard said… - thanks Michael. Have a wonderful week! Let me know if you happen to come home!
- At 5:56pm on November 23, 2008,
Sylvia Hubbard said…
- Detroit in the house! Congrats on your literary success!!
- At 9:12am on October 23, 2008,
Miss Mae said… - Thank you for the friend add! I also love Mad, Mad, Mad World!...LOL..
- At 2:52pm on October 5, 2008,
JordanKrall said… - It's always nice to meet another Elmore Leonard (and Jim Thompson) fan. Hope all is well!
- At 4:02am on August 15, 2008,
Christopher Valen said… - Thanks for the invitation. I look forward to communicating with you.
- At 6:44pm on July 15, 2008,
carole gill said… - thanks so much for that, Michael!
really pleased.
- At 2:06pm on July 15, 2008,
Michael P. Naughton said…
- You're welcome! I also enjoy MONK.
- At 1:58pm on July 15, 2008,
Robin Burcell said… - Thanks for the invite, Michael!
- At 5:34pm on July 11, 2008,
carole gill said…
- Thank you very much for the invite!
Delighted!
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