tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post7234032358830533116..comments2023-12-07T09:29:21.331-05:00Comments on Just Janga: Good News Day!Jangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-70309024858465348792011-04-01T03:16:46.781-04:002011-04-01T03:16:46.781-04:00I was skeptical at "submitted anonymously,&qu...I was skeptical at "submitted anonymously," Q, and laughing by "Rongbuk."Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-26507203997118729332011-04-01T03:11:12.976-04:002011-04-01T03:11:12.976-04:00Irish, I still don't have an ereader, but I kn...Irish, I still don't have an ereader, but I know I'll own one eventually. I'm reading more and more ebooks on my computer.<br /><br />The space factor is a big point with me. I'm a big rereader, and I've already reached the point with keepers that I have to purge an old favorite for every new one I can't bear to let go.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-90360950797097356722011-04-01T03:06:50.803-04:002011-04-01T03:06:50.803-04:00Q, I know you were advocating ebooks before the cu...Q, I know you were advocating ebooks before the current trend. I hope paper books never become obsolete or so expensive only the provileged can afford them, but I admit that the electronic revolution is exciting, especially in romance fiction where many books had such a short shelf life. And with the announcements coming out lately, self-publishing is beginning to look very different.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-44936192048624863432011-04-01T03:00:01.962-04:002011-04-01T03:00:01.962-04:00That's great news, Beth. Thanks for sharing. C...That's great news, Beth. Thanks for sharing. Carina Press has been doing this with Jennifer Greene's categories and has offered some wonderful reading. I can think of several authors whose early books I'd love to have digital copies of. Carla Kelly and Kathleen Gilles Seidel top the list.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-53060038765404187372011-03-31T03:36:32.826-04:002011-03-31T03:36:32.826-04:00I recommend checking out this article describing a...I recommend checking out this article describing a technique for achieving Amazon top 100 status. Be sure to look at it tomorrow (Fri)! :lol:<br /><br />http://ereads.com/2011/03/indie-author-sells-1-mil-copies-in-24-hours.htmlQuantumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686409685564115213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-14812957699427605202011-03-30T18:44:49.643-04:002011-03-30T18:44:49.643-04:00I think the whole e-book and self publishing debat...I think the whole e-book and self publishing debate is extremely fascinating, Janga. I've been reading all the differing points of view on the subject at various blogs. I’m excited at the prospect of favorite authors, especially those currently unable to secure a contract, having the option of self publishing. I would/will buy their new releases in a heartbeat. <br /><br />I've just recently jumped into the e-book fray after purchasing my Nook Color from B&N. I realized after I had purchased it that I was a little uncomfortable paying full price for an ebook when the paperback book (which I physically owned, could re-sell and loan out) was the same price, or at some retail stores cheaper. So far, I haven’t bought a book at full price on my Nook. I’m hoping after the whole ebook craze winds down publishers will smarten up and offer the ebooks cheaper than the paperbacks, but I’m not holding my breath. Until that happens, though, I’m mostly using my e-reader for inexpensive books by new to me authors. So far, it has been an awesome experience. The purchases I’ve made have been well worth my money! I don’t suppose my buying habits will change too much with the purchase of my Nook. I’m still getting books from the library, scouting out the Used Book Stores for old out of print favorites and trying to get my paperbacks as inexpensively as possible either with gift cards or at Walmart, Target, Meijer, etc. My book buying habit could so easily get out of hand that I have to keep a firm control on what I’m willing to pay full price for and what I’m not. I’m already blowing my book budget even with all the stops I’ve put in place for myself.<br /><br />Don’t get me wrong, I love my Nook. The immediacy of clicking on an icon and having the book on my Nook within minutes, the backlit screen making it easy to read almost anywhere at night, the added comfort of no bodice ripping covers showing as I enjoy a favorite author, the font size selection option, the dictionary look-up option, and very soon I’ll be travelling with it and not have to haul 5-6 paperbacks on a plane in my carry-on. I guess the bottom line is that I’m all for e-books, but as with everything new in my life, I’m giving it some time to see how it all plays out.irisheyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730974733998991144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-69725694760149846792011-03-30T15:08:54.024-04:002011-03-30T15:08:54.024-04:00I only buy e-books these days, unless I'm real...I only buy e-books these days, unless I'm really desperate to get a particular book. There are so many superb writers available to download, even to the UK, that I simply choose from those that allow global downloads or are available on Amazon UK.<br /><br />Beth, I do hope someone at Samhain reads the above and recognizes that most of humanity doesn't live in North America and so the majority of romance readers are often denied digital access to the cream of American and other authors.<br /><br />I think that one of the more interesting trends in digital publishing is self publishing. Amazon for example, allows authors to self-publish their work and many new authors set their prices very low in order to attract readers, particularly with debut novels. This seems a great way for a talented author to get on the sales ladder. After a few good reader reviews and some good reader ratings, the sales figures can expand exponentially so that a new star is launched almost overnight.<br /><br />Many authors also allow a reader to look at the first couple of chapters for free, which is an excellent trend, allowing one to sample the author's voice and style before committing cash and time.<br /><br />So many books are appearing now so that scanning them becomes a bit like searching for great artists before they become famous. e-book publishers (Amazon and fictionwise in particular) keep lists of best selling and most popular books, which is quite helpful, but I always have the feeling that I'm missing some genius writer, buried among all the mediocrity.<br /><br />Fortunately, I now have a set of favorite authors, so digital publishing out of print back-lists is an exciting development for me.<br /><br />Though I will still dabble among the best seller lists, hoping to spot a budding Solzhenitsin, or an English Eloisa James!<br /><br />Fascinating as always Janga! *smile*Quantumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686409685564115213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192776379752748640.post-4025370505732731262011-03-29T22:24:16.673-04:002011-03-29T22:24:16.673-04:00Here is another headline to be happy about "S...Here is another headline to be happy about "Samhain Launches New Line for Out-of-Print Romance"<br /><br />Samhain Publishing, the mostly digital romance publisher, has started a new fiction e-book line, Retro Romance, which brings back romances originally published in the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and early ‘00s. Authors who own the digital rights to their romances published within the time frame can submit their works to Samhain, which will handle copyediting, formatting, jacket design, and digital distribution. <br /><br />Finally we may be able to get some of those old classics, you can't find anymore.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871779531721798279noreply@blogger.com