Publishing News

The demise of Borders as discussed on the Daily Show.

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Ilona and I were saddened by the recent news of Borders impending closure.  I liked going in there, in fact I prefer them to B&N, they always seemed to have a better selection, but were also oddly disorganized.  Honestly, the  

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Something funny happened on the way to Mass Market

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So, do you want the good news, or the bad?  I always want the bad news, which in this case is that there will not be Kate 6 until Feb. 2013.  That is of course if we do not all  

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Sorry, UK and Other News

Sorry, UK and Other News

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Today is answer the questions day.  We’ve been really getting a lot of email questions, so there will be at least  two of these posts this week. No funnies today.  Suffer, dudes.  Maybe funnies tomorrow. UK sales [hr] Sadly, we’re  

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Book is out, Book it out!

Book is out, Book it out!

Book – pretty.  Out today. There, Jeaniene, I did the post!

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Powell’s Signing Giveaway Goodies

Powell’s Signing Giveaway Goodies

Ahem. Squuuuueeeee! [clear] These will be given away to random peeps at the signing.  There will be ebooks and sneak peeks and samplers.  This concludes the squeee! (I was worried they wouldn’t show up in time.)

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Magic Mourns eBook winners.

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The winners randomly chosen are Kemkais, page 5 comment 18 for a Kindle version and Jupiter page 3 comment 12 for a Nook copy.  Guys, please email us with EBOOK WINNER in the subject of the email and include your  

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You guys Rock, Powell’s was Pwned (again)

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The response to Ilona’s ‘poor pitiful me” (Oh no, you didn’t – Ilona) post about Powell’s has been overwhelming.  According to our good friend Peter, “I think you guys may have set a new record with regard to how many  

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Print Run for MAGIC SLAYS

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I just found out that when compared to MAGIC BLEEDS, our print run for MAGIC SLAYS increased by 66%. ::sits there in a puddle of sparklies:: O_O!!!    

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On Ebooks, Realistic Expectations

On Ebooks, Realistic Expectations

A few weeks ago Barry Eisler walked away from $500,000 book deal (2 books) in favor of self-publishing his series in e-fromat. As a result of this interview, we’ve received a number of inquiries about when/if we’d be considering doing the same thing: walking away from out published contracts in favor of self-e-publishing.

The answer is below. Read more for a look at self-e-publishing, pros, cons, costs and benefits, augmented with interviews, statistics, and entirely too much information.

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Cover of Fate’s Edge :D

Cover of Fate’s Edge :D

  Here is a snippet from FATE’S EDGE to go with the cover.  Please be aware that the snippet is from the first draft.  It contains mistakes and is subject to change, so please read at your own risk. Prologue  

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