In this interview Steve talks passionately about his book, his writing and the path he took to getting published. One of the nice things about posting these interviews is the really interesting and good people I’ve met along the way. What isn’t on display are the numerous emails and chats that go with putting a post up. Within those I get a sense of the passion of the authors – to date that has been an inspiration, none more so than in Steve’s case. Enjoy!
“I must have read an article about authors putting their books out for Kindle. That lead me to three or more articles and some googling, and by then I knew I had to do it because I had these manuscripts that had been vetted over the years but were sitting in a drawer.” – Steve Anderson 20 November 2010 Continue reading
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I’ve made some minor changes to the Indie Reviewers List. If you’re in the wrong category please let me know. Public Service Announcement Over.
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I tell everyone I don’t read the books I put up here. I just quickly check them for typos, formatting and “production quality stuff”. The reason is I, like many indie authors, am hammered for time – not enough of it, never going to be enough of it. So then, page One of Marian’s book Eel’s Reverence, a genre I don’t often read (once in a green Moon), I’m sucked in. If you find a typo in here don’t blame me, I wasn’t looking I was reading. Good quality writing will do that to you – every time.
“Indie publishers seem willing to take a chance on odd books that don’t fit exactly into a stereotyped niche. It’s also easier to make personal contact with indie publishers and editors, online and at conferences.” – Marian Allen 18 Nov 2010
As visitors to the blog know, I am a big believer in the power of a review to help your book sales. More important, I believe it is through the work of reviewers that Indie books will shrug off the stigma that has long accompanied them. I have the pleasure today to introduce you to Lynn O’Dell, author and publisher of Red Adept Reviews. Lynn has graciously accepted my invitation to give us an insight into how she started, how she reviews, and her thoughts on publishing.
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A friend suggested that I get in touch with Lexi Revellian. He knows I’m on the lookout for quality indie books and their authors. I did and was impressed. Not just with the book, a fast, smooth read, reminiscent of a Dick Francis, but also with Lexi’s professional focus.
“I knew there was a market for the book from the reaction it got in the early days of Authonomy, and I’ve been proved right so far; to date Remix has spent four weeks in the top 100 in the UK Kindle chart, and sold over a thousand copies.”
Lexi Revellian ~ 11 Nov 2010
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This is very big news. How long before an independently published book makes the list? My bet. Within twelve months or whenever Seth Godin releases a new eBook.
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Indie author Vicki Tyley’s book, Thin Blood, has been selected by customers’ pick, as one of the 100 best reads for customers in 2010. Well done Vicki!
Come on Vicki, yes, up to the front, don’t be shy and take a bow. Great stuff.
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Wanda Shapiro who’s been interviewed on this site, talks on radio about her book and Indie Publishing. Listen to this interview it is a great insight into Indie Publishing (and marketing).
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Blatantly steal some copy from the Internet,
Print in Magazine and publicize on Facebook,
Add One wronged writer.
Throw in a really dumb letter and then,
Take one so-called, Editor-in-Chief, put into frying pan,
Take out of the frying pan and put into the fire.
Bring to boil on the Internet,
Allow to cool and put in refrigerator,
Revenge is a Dish best served cold.
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