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  • Desert Dreams Writer’s Conference

    DD2014logoI’ll be speaking over at the Desert Dreams Writer’s Conference this Saturday on Author Platforms. The workshop will be on how to build an author platform in today’s market. From web sites, blogs to social media and everything in between.

    If you have a chance, the conference is also having a book signing with a number of great authors, many of them from the Phoenix Area. Below is more information about the signing.

    April 5, 2014 @ 7pm-8:30pm

    DESERT DREAMS BOOK SIGNING – Open to the public

    Tempe Mission Palms Ballroom
    60 East Fifth Street
    Tempe, Arizona 85281

    General Information:
    You are invited to attend one of the largest book signings in the Valley.  New York Time’s Bestsellers Christie Craig, Sylvia Day, Allison Brennan, Karin Tabke, Jennifer Ashley and many more favorites, will be available to meet and greet their fans while they sign their books.

    Authors scheduled to appear:

    Jennifer Ashley                                                  Kayce Lassiter

    Judith Ashley                                                     Debbie Lee

    Allison Brennan                                                 Sandra Lee Smith

    Shari Broyer                                                     Annette Mahon

    Mary Buckham                                                  Mary Maxie

    Patricia Burroughs                                             Cathy McDavid

    Laurie Schnebly Campbell                                  Terri Molina

    Stacy Connelly                                                  Judythe Morgan

    Christie Craig                                                    Debra Mullins

    Barbara White Daille                                          Marina Myles

    Sylvia Day                                                        V. S. Nelson

    Alison Delaine                                                   Virginia Nosky

    Kerrie Droban                                                   Pinkie Paranya

    Barbara Duell                                                   Marie Patrick

    Marion Ekholm                                                  Lexi Post

    Connie Flynn                                                     Erin Quinn

    Ramona Forrest                                                 Sarah Raplee

    Calista Fox                                                       Deena Remiel

    Roz Denny Fox                                                 Vijaya Schartz

    Cynthia Garner                                                 Mimi Sebastian

    Tina Gerow                                                       Linda Style

    Marie Harte                                                      Karen Tabke

    Donna Hatch                                                    Pam Tracy

    Arlene Hittle                                                     Kris Tualla

    Jannifer Hoffman                                              Ann Videan

    Shanyn Hosier                                                 Susan C. Yarina

    Morgan Kearns                                                Beth Yarnell

     

     

  • The Five Parts of Amazon

    Amazon, Amazon, Amazon! This eRetailer sets the example for the power of online selling. Currently, the largest online retailer in the United States, Amazon did over 9 Billion in sales in the first Quarter of 2011. Not bad for a website that started out initially selling books.

    We may wonder how these huge profits might benefit all of us – the little guy. They certainly do. Because of their large profit margin, Amazon has been the leader in developing one of the most user-friendly programs for authors to promote and sell their books. The benefits do come back to us by way of better software development, better book sales programs and customer support. The Amazon programs for authors are the easiest to work with and navigate in the industry and have set the standard for the other eRetailers such as Barnes & Noble and Google eBooks. Apple is limping behind. Below are the Five Parts of Amazon that you as a writer should be familiar with:

    Amazon Advantage

    Amazon Advantage is considered a “self-service consignment program” where you can sell and promote your books online. You apply for membership ($29.95), indicate the title(s) you have for sale and Amazon orders books directly from you and sends them to the customer. You pay for shipping to Amazon. Amazon keeps 55% of the List Price set by you but they have the right to change the price. More at: http://amzn.to/ax8Bk

    Sell on Amazon

    Sell on Amazon is for Individual and Professional Sellers. This program is for those who want to sell their book on Amazon and handle the stocking and shipping themselves. You list your items, handle payment from customers and ship the item. Amazon takes a small fee and you keep the rest. More at: http://amzn.to/kmI8pU

    Create Space

    Create Space is Amazon’s Print-on-Demand program for print books. You only order the number of print books you need. Set up is fairly easy and your book is listed on Amazon and you receive 40% royalties of the list price. Firebird can help you prepare your manuscript in print format if needed at a very good price. More at:https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/

    KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)

    This is the Kindle eBook Publishing part of Amazon where you can self-publish your books for the sale in the Kindle Store. Royalties are 70% of the list price. Your readers can purchase your book for reading on Kindle devices and use the Kindle apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac, Blackberry, and Android-based devices. More at:https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/signin

    Author Central

    Author Central is an author information site where if you have a book listed on Amazon in print or eBook, you can set up an Author Central account. With this program you can promote yourself, track your sales and ranking, connect with other authors and readers, feed your blog, list your website and generate sales. Many of the top authors on Amazon use Author Central to increase their exposure and therefore sell books and eBooks. Kind of like a social media hub for authors and readers. We highly recommend you set up an Author Central account if you have not done so already. More at: https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/landing

    Note: Use your existing Amazon account as your login to keep them connected.

  • Speaking at Glendale’s Annual Chocolate Affaire

    events_lg_1The annual Chocolate Affaire in downtown Glendale starts the weekend of February 8th. I will speaking about ‘The Dos and Don’ts of E-Book Publishing”. There are more workshops available regarding writing during Saturday and Sunday. I will also be signing as H. D. Thomson on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

    For more information about the Event you can visit:

    Glendale Chocolate Affaire

    Dates and times:

    Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, 5-10 p.m.
    Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
    Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, noon – 5 p.m.

     

  • Web Site for Valerie King

    We are pleased to announce Valerie King’s web site. I think it portrays her Regency Romance books. Soft, romantic and whimsical. She is republishing many of her back list over the next year
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