Author Archives: Lindsay

10 Free Fantasy Ebooks to Check out

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Lindsay

You guys probably already know The Emperor’s Edge is free at Amazon (and Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Smashwords), but there are lots of other fantasy authors with free offerings right now too. You can browse the Top 100 Free … Continue reading →

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Advanced Review Copies of Conspiracy (Emperor’s Edge 4)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Lindsay

As many of you know, I’ve been running a Kickstarter campaign to help fund future Emperor’s Edge audiobooks. There are a few days left to pledge, but, thanks to some generous folks, we’ve already reached the funding goals. As a … Continue reading →

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7 Blogging Mistakes Authors Make

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lindsay

Whether you’re traditionally published or self-published, if you’re an author, you’ve probably been told you need to blog. There’s a reason for that. A blog can be a great promotional tool if you know what you’re doing. By tracking my … Continue reading →

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Dark Currents Audiobook Update

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Lindsay

I posted last week that the Dark Currents audiobook was up over at Podiobooks, but mentioned that it had been posted in its entirety. At the time I thought that was a mistake that would be fixed (the MO for … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Genre for Your Self-Published Book with M.H. Mead

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Lindsay

For some authors, genre is obvious. Their book is a cozy mystery, or a historical romance, or a space opera. Not everyone writes in tidy categories, though, which brings in the problem of selecting a spot for it in the … Continue reading →

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Dark Currents Audiobook Released at Podiobooks

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Lindsay

At long last, the Dark Currents audiobook is up and running over at Podiobooks (you should be able to find it soon on iTunes too). Due to a misunderstanding on my part, and something to do with getting independent books … Continue reading →

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How to Improve Your Ebook Sales at Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and iTunes

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Lindsay

I hear a lot of independent authors say that their ebook sales at Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, iTunes, etc. are practically non-existent when compared to their Amazon sales. A lot of folks seem to have enrolled in KDP Select (which … Continue reading →

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Indie Writing and Traditional Storytelling with Alan Dean

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Lindsay

We have a Friday morning guest post for you today, one where indie author Alan Dean discusses the rise of self-publishing. Thank you for reading! Indie Writing and Traditional Storytelling When writers think about the book they’ve just finished their … Continue reading →

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