Author Archives: Lindsay

Are There Downsides to Giving Away Free Ebooks?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Lindsay

If you’ve stopped by my blog before, you’ve doubtlessly heard me suggest that giving away a free ebook (whether a short story, a novella, or a complete Book 1) can be a great way to boost sales of your other … Continue reading →

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Long-Established SF Author AC Crispin Goes Indie with StarBridge Series

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Lindsay

When I was in sixth or seventh grade, before I found my way into fantasy, I picked up my first major geek cred by reading Star Trek books. A lot of Star Trek books. At one point, it was a … Continue reading →

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Can Posting Stories on Wattpad Help You Sell Books?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Lindsay

As authors, we’re always looking for new ways to stand out and attract readers to our work. The online world presents numerous opportunities, some of them effective, some not so much. I’ve been aware of Wattpad for a while, but … Continue reading →

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My Self-Publishing Thoughts After 50,000+ Ebook Sales

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Lindsay

In September, I released Blood & Betrayal, the fifth novel in my Emperor’s Edge series. I sold about 2700 copies of it during the month (not including those who purchased through my eARC offering in August) and about 6,000 ebooks … Continue reading →

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Leaving an Agent and Choosing to Self-Publish with Kendra Highley

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Lindsay

I met Kendra Highey, YA fantasy author (and one of my beta readers) through the SF&F Online Writing Workshop a few years ago. She critiqued chapters of the Emperor’s Edge, and I critiqued chapters of her first Matt Archer book. … Continue reading →

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Emperor’s Edge Q&A Pt 2: Fan Fiction, Twitter, Prequels, and More

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Lindsay

I posted the first half of a series of reader Q&A questions last week and am finishing up here today with such important topics as prequels, “crazy obsessed fans,” and what it’s like to see my characters on Twitter. Maria … Continue reading →

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Ebook Pricing Strategy for a Stand Alone Novel?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Lindsay

Every now and then someone asks me what I think about such-and-such price for an ebook. I’ve talked a lot about how I like free or 99 cents for a Book 1 in a series, thus to let people try … Continue reading →

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Q&A on the Encrypted Sequel, Fan Fiction, EE7, Will Yara Get a PoV, and More

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lindsay

I thought I’d take a break from the self-publishing theme today and share some news about what’s coming up next with Encrypted, the EE series, and other projects. This is the first of two posts where I answer reader questions … Continue reading →

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