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Readers, got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat about stuff in general? Rules for Author Promotion: The ... more >
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Most Authors Make Less Than $1,000 a Year: DBW – The title speaks for itself, but the graphics are pretty interesting. The information comes from a Digital Book World report, “What Advantages Do Traditional Publishers Offer Authors: A Comparison of Traditional and Indie Publishing from the Authors’ Perspective.” At this ... more >
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A Quick Thought on Bloggers, Opinion, and Today’s Ruling from the Ninth Circuit – Although not connected explicitly to reviewing or books, this case against a blogger who was sued for making allegedly defamatory comments about financial improprieties related to a corporate bankruptcy case, brings up many important points about ... more >