Hope and disappointment
What new novelists (and seasoned ones too, I’ll bet) haven’t thought at least once how niceĀ it would be to have their newest book become a bestseller right off the hop? I know I have.
Tied is now available!
She would kill for a better life… Rejected by her older sister’s gang, a teen-aged girl from a troubled home joins a rival gang and fights for her own place on the streets of South Los Angeles.
Sales statistics, a good thing?
Now that I have my first novel Tied published as a paperback and ebook, I can see sales statistics coming online. But is that a good thing?
Am I “published” or published?
When I mention that I self-publish my novels, my credibility as a writer in the eyes of others seems to take a hit. At least that’s what it feels like sometimes.
What the hell is a used ebook?
Amazon is constantly looking for ways to increase sales. Now they’ve filed patents for “used ebooks” and other digital content. Umm, what?
Pricing my books: what’s the sweet spot?
When I chose to self-publish my books, I knew I’d get to the point where I’d need toĀ decide on a price. AndĀ the decision isĀ damn tough.
Google Analytics, everything and the kitchen sink
I am self-publishing my books. If I’m extremely lucky, maybe I won’t have to in the future, but for now, I have to take on everything a publisher would do. That includes marketing and knowing the whos, whats, wheres, whys and hows of my website traffic. Google Analytics is perfect for this.
Publishing on Amazonās Kindle: Promoting your book
I could write a thousand books, but if I don’t tell anyone about them, I’ll never be able to earn a living. Self-publishing means self-promotion. There’s a lot I can do.
Publishing on Amazon’s Kindle: Income tax considerations
Amazon is a company based in the United States. I am a Canadian. When I sell a book through Amazon, 30% of my royalty is held back for income tax in the United States. The way around this is with tax treaties. Read on.
Book Review: Mia and the Awful Day by Bron Whitley
The following is my review for Mia and the Awful Day, by Bron Whitley. This review was written as for the Children’s Book Review Group over at GoodReads.