My Ebooks
I've written more than 60 novels, but here are some Book 1s you can start with:
Sinister Magic
Balanced on the Blade's Edge
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Author Archives: Lindsay
What Does It Take to Become a Full-Time Indie Author?
A few months ago, I changed my Twitter bio from “indie fantasy/steampunk author” to “full-time indie fantasy/steampunk author.” Apparently a couple of people actually read that Twitter bio, because I’ve had questions about it. –You really earn a living from … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged free ebooks, full-time author, independent author, indie author, self-published, self-publishing, true fans, writing career
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Cut Scene from Dark Currents (EE Book 2)
A reader recently mentioned that she enjoyed the Sicarius interview and would love to see more extras. Since writing new material might take time away from working on EE5, maybe I could find some cut scenes to post? Well, ask … Continue reading
Posted in Cut Scenes and Fun Extras
Tagged cut scenes, emperor's edge, extras, lindsay buroker
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Writers’ Conferences–Valuable for an Indie Author?
I’m plugging away at my next novel (70,000 words into EE5, in case anyone is wondering!), so I’m glad to have a guest poster lined up for today. Indie fantasy author Dale Ivan Smith is here to talk about writers’ … Continue reading
Contest: Design Maldynado’s Next Hat for a Chance to Win Signed Paperbacks
As you may know if you follow my Facebook page, I’ve been mulling over ideas for a new contest. I’ll have some shiny new Conspiracy paperbacks coming my way soon, and I’d like to give away a set of all … Continue reading
Posted in Cut Scenes and Fun Extras
Tagged book giveaway, contests, emperor's edge books, fantasy books, free fantasy books
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Updates to Amazon’s Book Ranking Algorithms: The Death of 99-Cent Ebooks? An End to KDP Select Perks?
Ever wonder how Amazon’s ranking algorithms work? Why one book gets recommended to readers and another doesn’t? The difference between the popularity lists and the bestseller lists? Well, indie author Edward W. Robertson doesn’t work for Amazon, but he’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon Kindle Sales
Tagged 99 cent ebooks, amazon, amazon algorithms, amazon kindle sales, amazon sales ranking, kdp select
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Is a Kickstarter Campaign a Consideration for You?
I’ve been meaning to write up a post on my experience with using Kickstarter to fund publishing projects (in my case, an audiobook project), but I’m still busy getting together all the reward goodies for those who pledged, so I … Continue reading
Early Results from Creating an Ebook Omnibus–Good Choice or Not?
A lot of authors who read this blog (at least two out of three of them!) are publishing, often self-publishing, their first books. That’s a noble endeavor, but what if you’ve been writing for a while, and you have several … Continue reading
Can a Goodreads Giveaway Help with Book Promotion?
A while back, we debated whether it is, in this new world of e-publishing, still worthwhile to create print versions of our self-published books. That’s up to each author to decide, but, if you do have paperbacks made, it can … Continue reading