This post is a spiritual successor of sorts to KDP Select: The Secret to Hitting the Top 100 and KDP Select: Is it Still Worth it? Thoughts for 2013. You might want to read those first, you might not -- it's your call. Yes, another KDP Select … [Read more]
Amazon Buys GoodReads: Why it’s Not the End of the World
Posted on March 29, 2013 // 2 Comments
It's that time of year again. Y'know, the time where Amazon makes a move that results in it being branded all sorts of not-so-nice things. What's the old dog gone and done this time? It's only gone and bought everybody's favourite reading social … [Read more]
New Release Announcement! And a Special Easter Treat…
Posted on March 27, 2013 // 6 Comments
Time for a bit of news! If you're a follower of this blog, then you'll be well aware that I'm currently hard at work on my second novel. I've mentioned it in the past without really going into any depth, so I'm delighted to be able to confirm the … [Read more]
The Walking Dead Season 3, Episode 12: Clear Review
Posted on March 6, 2013 // 1 Comment
I've made no secret of the fact that The Walking Dead is probably my favourite thing on television right now. Not only that, but season three is undoubtedly the best of the show's short life so far. Originally, I took issue with The Walking Dead. … [Read more]
Amazon’s New Free Ebook Rules = Huge KDP Select Changes Ahead
Posted on February 23, 2013 // 13 Comments
1st March is a day where everything changes (again) for KDP Select and, more specifically, the promotion of free eBooks. It's news that will affect all authors, whether partaking in KDP Select or not, so I suggest you read on if you haven't already … [Read more]
Book Launch: How to Launch an eBook in 2013
Posted on February 22, 2013 // 4 Comments
It's quite a while since I did a 'how to' guide of sorts. In fact, I think the last one might have been before I launched my debut novel, What We Saw. Wow, that is a long time ago. Okay, okay -- only two months. But still, in blogging terms, that's … [Read more]