Category Archives: Publishing

How an independent bookstore took on anti-feminist trolls and won | Books | The Guardian

Posted on June 28, 2017 by mossjon314159

https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2017/jun/27/how-an-independent-bookstore-took-on-anti-feminist-trolls-and-won Great article to read first thing in the morning.  Solidarity in the feminist trenches with wit and humor.   It this statement by the author under attack which rang especially true for me: Speaking of the difficulties feminists face when … Continue reading →

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Podcast Pickup

Posted on May 17, 2017 by mossjon314159

The stars have aligned recently in my personal universe allowing me to enjoy audio podcasts once again.  Years ago, I used to listen to them via my laptop, a web site or perhaps my Palm Pilot (yeah, remember those)?  I … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Shift – L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

Posted on August 6, 2016 by mossjon314159

This time around it’s Modesitt’s thoughts on how the publishing industry has changed over the last forty years. Yes, he’s been cranking out great books since before my eldest son was born. Over the past few years I’ve been asked … Continue reading →

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Living in the Spirit GoodReads Giveaway!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by mossjon314159

Source: Book Giveaway! My uncle’s study of Romans entitled Living in the Spirit has a GoodReads Giveaway through January 16, 2016. Enter today for your chance to win one of ten (10) copies to be given away.

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Posted on February 17, 2015 by mossjon314159

Grist for the Mill: What America’s Next Top Model Can Teach You About Publishing – http://www.kameronhurley.com/grist-for-the-mill-what-americas-next-top-model-can-teach-you-about-your-publishing-career/ Words of wisdom for young and old, models, actors and writers. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. … Continue reading →

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The Current Economics of E-Books « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website

Posted on January 18, 2015 by mossjon314159

http://www.lemodesittjr.com/2015/01/16/the-current-economics-of-e-books/ For my aspiring and published author friends: observations on the ebook market by Modesitt Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Living in the Spirit Cover Reveal

Posted on September 6, 2014 by mossjon314159

Originally posted on As a Matter of Fancy:
Just heard from CrossBooks that my Bible study on Paul’s letter to the Romans is ready to go live. The result of a two-year effort, this book was developed and published in…

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Amazon said to play hardball in book contract talks with publishing house Hachette – The Washington Post

Posted on May 17, 2014 by mossjon314159

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/amazon-said-to-play-hardball-in-book-contract-talks-with-publishing-house-hachette/2014/05/16/cdd40854-dc62-11e3-8009-71de85b9c527_story.html Quotes/Excerpts: What makes the dispute between Amazon and Hachette different is that Amazon’s tactics have no obvious consumer benefit, a key antitrust consideration. The group “deplores any attempt by any party that would seek to injure and punish innocent … Continue reading →

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“The Unrecognized Trajectory of Slow Burn Success” by Janny Wurts — A Dribble of Ink

Posted on February 18, 2014 by mossjon314159

Browsing an unknown book on the internet requires the foresight that it is there! More, public opinion shoves the book’s data right into your face: ratings, reviews, numbers – crowd opinion leads the barrage. — Janny Wurts, “The Unrecognized Trajectory … Continue reading →

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PW Select February 2014: What Every Indie Author Needs to Know About E-Books

Posted on February 15, 2014 by mossjon314159

http://publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/61058-pw-select-february-2014-what-every-indie-author-needs-to-know-about-e-books.html#path/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/61058-pw-select-february-2014-what-every-indie-author-needs-to-know-about-e-books.html In all of this, remember these efforts are investments in a long-term career. Social media and marketing work are as much about selling your new book as boosting sales for your back catalog—and building connections to help your next … Continue reading →

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