Publishing NewsApple / Authors Guild / bad sex award / how-to books / paid reviews / playwriting / price-fixing / screenwriting / Supreme Court9 Comments
In Amicus Brief, Authors Guild, ABA, B&N Back Apple – Not a surprise, right? The Authors Guild, in particular, has made their hatred of Amazon clear. And would any of us would disagree that competition is both desirable and beneficial? But Apple wasn’t found guilty of practicing agency pricing. And how is trying ... more >
Uncategorizedbook-sales / paid reviews9 Comments
Nelson Lifts Sales, Earnings at HC in Fiscal 2013 – Christian publisher, Thomas Nelson, was the primary reason for the positive results for fiscal year 2013. Revenue was up $1.37 billion from $1.19 billion due to lower litigation costs and $27 million in earnings from Thomas Nelson. 19% of GLOBAL ... more >
UncategorizedAmazon / copyright / Goodreads / paid reviews / plagiarism65 Comments
I had put the news piece to bed when my inbox blew up with links to a Goodreads review of Shey Stahl’s For the Summer. In the DNF review (rated one star), the reader details eight instances of similarities including exact verbiage and scene blocking to a highly beloved Twilight ... more >
Publishing NewsDigital Reading Apps / paid reviews5 Comments
Did you get a tablet for Christmas? If so, here are a few posts that give you an idea what you should load onto your tablet: Geekwire’s advice for the new Surface. Pocket-lint: The first five iPad mini apps. DailyBeast: A list for every tablet owner from the iPad to ... more >
Publishing NewsAmazon / paid reviews / Sony6 Comments
Disaster Relief, CPR Certification, Donate Blood – Hurricane Sandy has devastated communities from Haiti (that had not yet recovered from the earthquake) to Canada, but much of its devastation was on the eastern seaboard. The RedCross is asking for monetary donations and has indicated that its blood bank is low. ... more >
Publishing Newsereader device / paid reviews / Young-Adult24 Comments
Gartner predicts raft of fake online reviews by 2014 — Tech News and Analysis – One research company suggests that the negative reviews on social media sites will drive companies to hire reputation defenders to put pressure on reviews to be removed or engage in other activities to enhance positive ... more >