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April 19, 2009
Murder 203
Had a great time at the inaugural Murder 203, Connecticut's new festival for mystery lovers.
SJ Rozan did a fantastic interview with Linda Fairstein. Also saw Rosemary Harris, Jane Cleland, Chris Grabenstein, Ken Isaacson, Jason Starr, Reed Farrel Coleman, Alison Gaylin, Karen E. Olson, Jason Pinter, MJ Rose, Robert Ellis, Con Lehane, Jennifer McMahon, Sarah J. Weinmann, and Roberta Rogow, among others.
Sold a few books. Served as a last-minute substitute on a panel called "Reporters on the Cas
SJ Rozan did a fantastic interview with Linda Fairstein. Also saw Rosemary Harris, Jane Cleland, Chris Grabenstein, Ken Isaacson, Jason Starr, Reed Farrel Coleman, Alison Gaylin, Karen E. Olson, Jason Pinter, MJ Rose, Robert Ellis, Con Lehane, Jennifer McMahon, Sarah J. Weinmann, and Roberta Rogow, among others.
Sold a few books. Served as a last-minute substitute on a panel called "Reporters on the Cas
April 18, 2009
Anatomy of A NYT Bestseller
According to her website, a few years ago author Lynn Viehl promised her friends that if she ever hit the New York Times mass market bestseller list that she'd share her experiences about what it took to get her there and what it's like to be there.
Now, Viehl is keeping her promise. On the website Genreality, she shares worthy and informative insights.
The first thing Viehl does is debunk a lot of the myths that circulate about the paths to that lofty achievements. The second thing she does is ta
Now, Viehl is keeping her promise. On the website Genreality, she shares worthy and informative insights.
The first thing Viehl does is debunk a lot of the myths that circulate about the paths to that lofty achievements. The second thing she does is ta
April 17, 2009
Want an Espresso? An Espresso Book Machine, That Is
Good news for everyone, really. Print-On-Demand books might be coming to your neighborhood stores for real now, print-on-demand as in the ability to print books on the spot, when customers order them.
According to Publisher's Weekly, Lightning Source has entered into an Espresso Book Machine pilot program. The EBM device, which is made by On Demand Books, is said to work fast -- taking only 15 minutes to copy, print and bind books. Apparently, it can print 112 pages per minute, including four-col
According to Publisher's Weekly, Lightning Source has entered into an Espresso Book Machine pilot program. The EBM device, which is made by On Demand Books, is said to work fast -- taking only 15 minutes to copy, print and bind books. Apparently, it can print 112 pages per minute, including four-col
April 14, 2009
Determined to Be Grateful
When I packed my daughter off to college last fall, there was no sadness. There was excitement and happiness for her. Whenever I thought of her, I pictured her in a beautiful, safe environment, learning lots of new wonderful things, testing her wings for the first time. I was really okay with it.
But when she walked out of the door today, pulling her suitcase, to go catch her bus after less than a week home, my heart ached. Hours later, it's still aching. And I'm wondering why.
I wonder if it has
But when she walked out of the door today, pulling her suitcase, to go catch her bus after less than a week home, my heart ached. Hours later, it's still aching. And I'm wondering why.
I wonder if it has
April 12, 2009
In Praise of Indies
May 1st, 2009 will be, among other things, Celebrate Your Independent
Bookstore Day. On that day, go out and buy a book, or two, or even
three, and do so at your local independent bookshop. Visit the Independent Booksellers Association online.
April 11, 2009
The Weary Author Blues
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Of late, I've noticed quite a few writers blogging about, or on forumsasking about, crises in confidence. Maybe I'm ultra-aware of theseentries because I'll admit to a loss of confidence myself. A while ago,it was well past midnight, I was rereading a section of a manuscriptfor, oh, the one-millionth time. It suddenly struck me that it washorrible, absolutely, unforgivably, irredeemably horrendous. No amountof line editing would save this section of the book. As amatter-of-fact, I shouldn't even
Of late, I've noticed quite a few writers blogging about, or on forumsasking about, crises in confidence. Maybe I'm ultra-aware of theseentries because I'll admit to a loss of confidence myself. A while ago,it was well past midnight, I was rereading a section of a manuscriptfor, oh, the one-millionth time. It suddenly struck me that it washorrible, absolutely, unforgivably, irredeemably horrendous. No amountof line editing would save this section of the book. As amatter-of-fact, I shouldn't even
April 8, 2009
Google Voice: More Fun With Doodads
I picked up my Google Voice widget today. I'll be adding it to my contacts page. Now readers and reporters can call me. Will anyone actually do that? Who knows? Hmm. Do I even want them to?
Well, yes, I do. I enjoy talking to readers. Furthermore, It's not like I'm a star and have to worry about being deluged, now do I? It's fun to talk to readers, answer their questions, hear their opinions. This will be a fun experiment.
April 3, 2009
AgentPass & AuthorPass at BookEnds
Just an update to yesterday's post. Jessica Faust has now created a feel good Friday, in which folks can talk about their positive experiences with agents and authors. It's a wonderful read. Gives hope!
