Publishing NewsAmazon / Author Promotion / eink16 Comments
Pre-order for free content – Divisions of HarperCollins are experimenting with publicity stunts designed to drive up pre orders. With three of their upcoming titles (or at least three that I’ve noticed), HC has promised to release certain unpublished writings (a certain scene from a different POV or in James’ ... more >
Uncategorizedbook prices / DOJ / eink / lawsuits / Retail Price Maintenance17 Comments
A Message from John Sargent – On Friday, DOJ filed papers indicating that the last publisher, Macmillan, had agreed to settle the price fixing suit. John Sargent had said in his previous letter to “Authors, Illustrators and Agents” (no readers in Sargent’s equation) that he wasn’t going to settle because ... more >
Publishing NewsAlpha Male / Amazon / eink52 Comments
Alisa Valdes’ The Feminist and the Cowboy, reviewed – Alisa Valdes wrote a memoir wherein she extols the virtues of the “real man”. The cowboy/hero was a real rancher, herding real cattle, and in his arms, she finally found true physical and emotional happiness. Valdes isn’t just talking about her ... more >