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Things That Make You Go Hmm . . .
As I navigate the world of publishing (self-publishing in my case), I keep learning more about it. However, the more I understand it, the less it makes sense to me. Let me explain myself. Say an established house published your book. You are a freshman author and lets say–for argument’s sake–your novel will not set [Read More]
Ignorance is Bliss
There is a delicate balance between research and what ends up in the page. I want to be as realistic and accurate as possible, without interrupting the plot or turning the book into a poor excuse for a manual. When I did the practical research for my novel, one of the things I was looking [Read More]
Taking the Good With the Bad
For an author, bad reviews are just part of the job. Nobody likes them, but no one can escape them either. The first time I got a bad review, I felt as if someone had punched me in the stomach. No, scratch that, it felt worst. There was a sense of emptiness inside I couldn’t [Read More]
Long Shots
Lately, we hear in the news how the concept of working hard, sacrifice and opportunity is not enough to be successful. It helps, but it’s not enough. At one point in our lives we all have pondered what’s the secret of success. Is it money? It will certainly open doors, allow room for failures (i.e. [Read More]
Lost in the Amazon
Shortly after I published my novel, I received one of my first reviews via Reader Views. I was excited, the review was favorable and it was posted on Amazon.com. I hoped this was the first of many. After all, getting any sort of attention for a self-published book is no easy task. Then, one day, [Read More]
A Change Is Gonna Come
There has been much ado about ebooks and the future of publishing. I found this article while researching this blog: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/technology/20amazon.html On one hand, we have a group of people saying that ebook’s are just another medium through which books can be sold. On the other, we have a group that claims ebooks are the [Read More]
Inglorious Bastards – Part 2
Like I said in the first part of this post, this is not a rant against publishers, but my answer to a certain misguided attitude from certain authors regarding self-publishing. So what’s the deal with the publishing business? Agents have contacts and know their way around a publishing contract. They can maximize your profits from [Read More]
What’s in a Name?
Naming a character has always been tough for me. Usually, I start writing under a working name for most of my characters. Eric Caine was no exception. One of my go-to answers is to go to a dictionary of names and start searching. In the case of Eric, I always liked the name; it’s short, [Read More]