Author Archives: Lindsay

New Short Story (Enigma) Available

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Lindsay

If you’re looking for something to read, I’ve just published a new short story featuring Tikaya and Rias from Encrypted. Here’s the blurb: After surviving ancient booby traps, deadly puzzles, and torture-happy imperial marines, cryptanalyst Tikaya Komitopis can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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How Do You Maintain Steady Book Sales at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Lindsay

Whether you’re self-publishing or releasing a novel with a traditional publisher, when you first launch your book, you’re excited to promote it. You jump onto forums, you get active on Facebook, you blog, you guest blog, you sign up for … Continue reading →

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Is Becoming a Best-Selling Author a Matter of Luck?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Lindsay

A couple of days ago, I saw a video review of The Click Moment: Seizing Opportunity in an Unpredictable World on The Creative Penn. I needed something to listen to on a road trip anyway, so I picked up the … Continue reading →

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Emperor’s Edge Extras: Interview with Sergeant Yara

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Lindsay

As some of you who chat with me on Twitter know, I’m planning to take a breather from Decrypted and work on a new Emperor’s Edge novella for November’s NaNoWriMo challenge. I haven’t worked out the entire plot yet, but … Continue reading →

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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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