I Love My Library
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December 1, 2015

In this day of high priced books and new technology, public libraries are an invaluable resource for authors as well as readers in general. I sometimes think my local library, the Tompkins County Public Library is beyond compare, but I constantly run into articles and posts by people around the country, around the world, who love their libraries just as much. For an author, a… [Read More]

Pathways to Publishing
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August 27, 2013
The convention floor at Book Expo America - photo by Ashley Grill

The business of publishing continues to evolve and new finance models have emerged offering authors more than the option to self-publish or go the traditional route. Between the five big commercial trade presses – Penguin Random House, Hatchette Book Group, Harper Collins, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster – and self-publishing with Blurb, or Smashwords, there are new routes for writers to consider in their pursuit… [Read More]

Not Sure Digital is for You? Give an eReader Alternative a Try
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February 9, 2013

If you are a voracious reader — even if you will never give up the pleasure of paper — you may be considering an eReader device. But wait!  You don’t need to commit just yet. You can try before you buy. “After 5 years, eBooks is a multi-billion dollar category for us and growing fast — up approximately 70% last year,” said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. “In… [Read More]

Read eBooks from Your Desktop with Calibre – Even if you Own an eReader
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February 5, 2013

eReading devices are one of the most polarizing topics among bibliophiles – but whether you’re glued to your Kindle or loyal to print-and-paper, being able to easily read ebooks on your computer is a revolutionizing experience. Why on a desktop? If you’ve got an eReader, you might not see the point in having a eReader program on your home computer. But consider: Being able to… [Read More]