Tag: ebooks

Desert Stars is now published!

Desert Stars, my third novel (and second in the Gaia Nova series), is now available as an independently published ebook from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.  Within the next couple of weeks, it’ll be available through Kobo, iTunes, Diesel, Sony, and Xinxii as well. It’s been a long journey, and I’m thrilled to finally… Continue reading Desert Stars is now published!

Desert Stars cover art is in!

I just got the final version of the cover art for Desert Stars, and it looks great!  Here’s a preview: Many thanks to Hideyoshi, who also did the art for Genesis Earth. I’ll finish the cover and upload the ebook over the weekend.  By Monday or Tuesday, it should be up for sale across all… Continue reading Desert Stars cover art is in!

Why I won’t be signing up for KDP Select

In the last couple of weeks, there’s been a lot of discussion about Amazon’s new Lending Library program.  Just a few days ago, Amazon opened it up to indie writers with the KDP Select program.  By signing up, writers gain access to Amazon Prime members (US only), where readers can borrow the book for free… Continue reading Why I won’t be signing up for KDP Select

How to make an ebook

Since I plan on publishing a number of books this next year, I decided to write down the step-by-step instructions for how I make my ebooks. There’s 50 steps altogether and the process can get a little complicated, but if you follow the instructions it should all be very straightforward.  It takes me about two… Continue reading How to make an ebook

Heinlein’s rules for the digital age

I’ve been thinking a lot about Heinlein’s rules and how they apply to my own writing career.  While a lot of newer writers like to debate Heinlein, all of the long-time professionals tend to agree with him.  For that reason, I think it’s worth taking a serious look at his rules and doing my best… Continue reading Heinlein’s rules for the digital age

Random updates before leaving

I’m spending Thanksgiving with my parents this year, which means I’m leaving for Massachusetts tomorrow…by train.  Well, technically, Sunday morning, since the cross-country trains come through Salt Lake City in the wee hours, but to my way of thinking it’s tomorrow and not Sunday.  Either way, I won’t be posting anything until Tuesday night, since… Continue reading Random updates before leaving

Should I keep it free?

My first three ebooks have been available for free for several months, and I’m happy for all the attention they’ve received, but I’ve got mixed feelings now about keeping them free indefinitely.  Downloads have more or less bottomed out, and they aren’t really driving any interest in my other work, so part of me wonders… Continue reading Should I keep it free?

New upload and thoughts on ebooks

Yesterday, I reformatted Genesis Earth and uploaded the new version to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.  Basically, I took everything I’ve learned about ebook formatting in the last few months and brought it up to date. Here’s the complete list of changes: Revised author’s note to include Facebook and Goodreads links, mention of newsletter,… Continue reading New upload and thoughts on ebooks

To publish or not to publish?

That’s what I’m wondering about right now with my latest project, Star Wanderers. The full-length novel isn’t complete yet, but the first part forms a self-contained novelette that has been sooo much fun to write. The story takes place in the Gaia Nova universe, about five hundred Earth years before the events of Bringing Stella… Continue reading To publish or not to publish?