All Blog Posts Tagged 'kindle' (62)

Nearly finished the first draft of the next DI Horton crime novel, number 8 in the series, number 7 out early next year

I've now written 70,000 words of the next DI Andy Horton marine mystery crime novel which will be number eight in the series. Number seven, A Killing Coast, is scheduled for publication in hardcover early in 2012. As soon as I have the jacket image and more information on the publication details of A Killing…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on July 29, 2011 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Free Short Story

The Case of the Ring of Death will lure our famous Philly detective into the secret world behind the scenes in the Vatican. Follow Steele as he attempts to solve this baffling case while preserving old traditions and avoiding a major scandal in the church.

A man who holds a powerful secret has been found dead in the middle of the night on the steps of the main branch of the Philadelphia Library . He has no ID, no…

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Added by Larry J on May 11, 2011 at 11:10am — No Comments

Win a Signed Copy of BLACKOUT by Author Larry J.

BLACKOUT CONTEST

Alexander Steele is a retired African American private detective turned night club owner living in Philadelphia. He hoped to put the detective life behind him and move on with his longtime girlfriend Shakia. When Alex's friend brings him an encrypted travel drive with…

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Added by Larry J on April 10, 2011 at 1:48am — No Comments

Self-Publishing: Book Samples and Formatting - Does It Really Matter?

This topic is a little off the beaten path of self-publishing, but it does tie in, and I'll tell you why.

As indie writers, we're in the business of selling books (among other things). So, I took a poll, and these were my questions:

1. Do you sample before you buy a book?

2. If yes, what are you looking for and what turns you off or makes you decide not to purchase?

3. Does formatting matter, mistakes, errors, etc. and if so, how much?

4. How much of a… Continue

Added by Cheryl Bradshaw on March 22, 2011 at 3:59am — No Comments

Self-Publishing: Promoting Yourself - Part 3

A big part of self-publishing is getting out there and becoming involved, and there are so many ways to do that, but I wanted to list several sites that allow you to interact and get to know your readers. I've already covered some of the sites you should sign up with, but I wanted to focus on writer forums.

If you have an eBook on Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook, and chances are you do - you really should pop into their boards and take part. I will say that I see the same… Continue

Added by Cheryl Bradshaw on March 17, 2011 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Heartless, Greedy, Bastards!!!

It's sometimes a little daunting seeing nothing but 5-Star reviews being posted for one of your noir novels. And believe me, that ain't no boast because I've gotten my share of "you suck(s)" during my time as an author.

But these recent reviews for THE INNOCENT are sweeter than normal since they're for a re-released novel that used to be called…

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Added by Vincent Zandri on February 10, 2011 at 1:40am — 1 Comment

An Object in Motion 1st Chapter!

The first chapter of the FREE E-book short story An Object in Motion is now on www.reybooks.com and you can enter for a chance to win an advance copy two weeks before the Short Story releases but you must act fast! Details are on the website!

Enjoy!

RSB

Added by Ronald S. Barrios on February 5, 2011 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments

Just 7 Days Away until the FREE E-book short story!

Just 7 more days until the first Chapter of An Object in Motion is posted on www.reybooks.com Then every week a new chapter will be posted until the FREE E-Book is released on March 19, 2011! Look for the cover to be posted on Rey Books on Facebook on Saturday Jan 29, 2011!!!!

Remeber, with this E-book short story being…

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Added by Ronald S. Barrios on January 29, 2011 at 7:52pm — No Comments

Vincent Zandri: Sponsored by Budwesier

Lately there's been talk amongst publishers, agents, and authors alike that E-Books might one day be offered to the public for free (ok, I know this is happening now, but I mean ALL E-Books). Instead of the reader paying the author/publisher, sponsors will pay in exchange for product placement inside the text. Since the books are read via electronic reader, readers will be able to link to specific product websites, and even to that author's own books should the opportunity present…

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Added by Vincent Zandri on January 22, 2011 at 12:39am — No Comments

E-readers, Kindle, and Nook--Oh, My!

I belong to several on-line chat groups for authors (probably too many). The gist of what's going on is that authors are catching on to the e-book revolution, some reluctantly, some anxiously, some willingly. It's scary, because a lot of things change with e-books.

For example: you don't need an agent to publish an e-book. You don't even need a publisher, if you're willing to do some homework. There isn't that assurance that some of us need that we've got professionals behind us. Then… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on January 17, 2011 at 10:49pm — 3 Comments

Kindles offer Endless Possibilties for Authors/Readers/Publishers

Remember the days when you'd sign a major contract, get a big ass check in the mail, and just spend a year or so partying like a rock star in New York or Los Angeles or Lincoln, Nebraska for that matter? There was nothing else to do because after all, your book probably wouldn't be hitting the shelves until at least a year from contract execution.

I remember my original editor for…

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Added by Vincent Zandri on January 11, 2011 at 8:39am — No Comments

An Object in Motion FREE ebook short story

I'll be dropping the FREE ebook short story An Object in Motion on Feb 7, 2011 for all e-readers on my website www.reybooks.com . If you need a FREE Kindle app you can get that on the website as well. This weekend I plan on posting the cover and the first two (2) or three (3) chapters on the website as well. If you check on it I'd love feedback.

If you get a chance…

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Added by Ronald S. Barrios on January 8, 2011 at 10:37am — No Comments

Win A Kindle 3! Buy my book and get up to 11 entries!

Buy the 65 Below eBook in between January 1st and March 31st 2011 and be entered to win a new Kindle WiFi reader! For every thousand initial entries I'll be giving away a brand new Kindle

3 eReader! No limit on how many I will give away!

To enter the contest email a copy of your Amazon, Smashwords or B&N order number to kindle@basilsands.com.…

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Added by Basil Sands on January 5, 2011 at 3:09am — No Comments

Another Kindle Success Story

This author of romantic suspense finally had enough.

I know, sounds like it could be the start of a crime novel, right? Read it all about it at http://www.jennymilchman.com/blog/?p=1129

Hope to see you there!

My best,

Jenny

Added by Jenny Milchman on December 30, 2010 at 10:37am — No Comments

Book Review: Dead of Knight by William R. Potter

Dead of Knight: A Jack Staal Mystery

William R. Potter

RealTime Publishing…

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Added by William R. Potter on November 15, 2010 at 10:44am — No Comments

Interview with David Wisehart

http://kindle-author.blogspot.com/2010/10/kindle-author-interview-geraldine-evans.htmlHere's the interview.

Added by Geraldine Evans on October 27, 2010 at 9:19am — No Comments

Win a free copy of my mystery/thriller DEAD of KNIGHT!

Win a free copy of my mystery/thriller DEAD of KNIGHT at my Cyber Launch Party!

Comment on the blog post about my book and you could win a signed copy mailed to your door on me!

Today Only!!

October 24th.…

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Added by William R. Potter on October 25, 2010 at 12:54am — No Comments

Down Under Interview.

The Manic Readers Group very kindly interviewed me, prior to the launch on 21st October of my fourth

Belinda Lawrence mystery, A CANTERBURY CRIME. I am very grateful to them.

Interview on Manic Readers. Brian Kavanagh, author of Belinda Lawrence mysteries.

http://tinyurl.com/ygmp7yc

http://beekayvic.tripod.com…

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Added by Brian Kavanagh on October 15, 2010 at 11:04am — No Comments

Dead of Knight Reviewed by Review a Book.com

Book Title: Dead of Knight

Author: William R. Potter

Publisher: RealTime Publishing

ISBN: 9781849610261

“There is a great streak of violence in every human being. If it is not channeled and understood, it will break out in war or in madness.”

~Sam Peckinpah

The murderer is known by many names. He is called Tyro, a apprentice title, until he has…

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Added by William R. Potter on October 10, 2010 at 4:34am — 1 Comment

Sneak Preview

Prior to October publication, read the first chapter of A CANTERBURY CRIME, book four in Belinda Lawrence mystery series. From BeWrite Books.
http://www.bewrite.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=bk_ACC

Added by Brian Kavanagh on September 27, 2010 at 4:31pm — No Comments