Tag Archives: Vipub
Book Returns—Insanity Incarnate

Book Returns—Insanity Incarnate

Yesterday I mentioned two things in my discussion of royalty statements that I wanted to talk a bit more about today. One was returns: Returns are a crucial part of the current book publishing model; and are one of the reasons it’s collapsing in on itself. Back during the Great Depression, book publishers started making […]

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Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Today’s been a little bit of a lost day. I wasn’t even supposed to be in the office today, but my trip to Los Angeles got canceled at the last minute. Having plans change that abruptly has left me feeling scattered. As I joke with friends, “I can do spontaneous, as long as I plan […]

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Talion: Revenant Chapter Seven

Talion: Revenant Chapter Seven

The goal of the 10,000 copy sequel challenge is to sell copies of Talion: Revenant so I can afford to take the time to write Talion: Nemesis. To build up momentum for the effort, I’ve decided to serialize the novel to the web. In this way I can let readers who’ve not had a chance […]

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Casting Call: In Hero Years… I’m Dead

Casting Call: In Hero Years… I’m Dead

In the past I’ve been asked by folks what I’d do if Hollywood came calling about a book of mine. I generally answer that I would “take the money and run.” I’m still of that opinion. But the other day I was given reason to think about my superhero noir novel, In Hero Years… I’m […]

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Amazon Sells More Ebooks Than Paperbacks

Amazon Sells More Ebooks Than Paperbacks

Amazon released the news that, in the fourth quarter, ebook sales outstripped paperback sales. There are a couple of significant points in the story that need exploring, because they indicate how the business will shake out. I’ll do the analysis without much math, and I fully admit that I have a gross bias here. While […]

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Ask Dr. Sinisterion: Can one dupe a genius?

Ask Dr. Sinisterion: Can one dupe a genius?

(Because of rebuilding the webstore, I’m a bit behind in my blogging. Luckily, there’s a brilliant and infinitely talented guest blogger (whose denials of being a consultant for Wikileaks ring hollow) who has once again come to the rescue. Here is his latest dose of insights about the world from a decidedly and distinctly unique […]

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In Hero Years… I’m Dead Review

In Hero Years… I’m Dead Review

Jason Craft posted a wonderful review of In Hero Years… I’m Dead on his website.

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