Author Archives: Lindsay

Why Self-Publish When You Have a Chance to Go Traditional? (AKA Emperor’s Edge to Stay Indie)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Lindsay

A couple of weeks ago, in my Stay Independent or Sign with a Publisher post, I mentioned that I’d had an offer for publication on my Emperor’s Edge books. An awesome editor (awesome because she liked my books, of course … Continue reading →

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10 Free or 99 Cent Steampunk Ebooks

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Lindsay

For fantasy fans looking for a little weekend reading at an affordable price, here are a few steampunk adventures that are currently free or 99 cents at Amazon (many of them are in other places, too): Free Steampunk Ebooks Oh, … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing Tips: It’s OK to Re-Issue Your First Book (by Sheryl Steines)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Lindsay

What do you do when the first book you self-publish isn’t a hit? Give it a new face and try again! (Long-time readers might remember that I’ve had a couple of versions of cover art for Emperor’s Edge and Encrypted … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter Campaign a Success! Thank You and New Bonuses Added

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Lindsay

On Monday afternoon, I posted a Kickstarter project to raise funds for the creation of the Emperor’s Edge audiobooks. Just over 24 hours after the campaign went live, it reached its $2,700 goal. Thanks to your generosity, I’ll be able … Continue reading →

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How to Use Your Blog to Sell More Books

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Lindsay

Whether you’re e-publishing on your own or being published through a house, you’ve probably heard that a blog is a must for book promotion. Writers like to write, so it’s not a big hardship for most of us (though one … Continue reading →

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Signed Emperor’s Edge Paperbacks, Extra Scenes, Audiobooks, and More

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Lindsay

After talking about running a Kickstarter campaign for a couple of weeks, I’m finally doing it! In an effort to raise money so I can continue to have the Emperor’s Edge audiobooks professionally produced, I’m using Kickstarter to give away … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Fans: Flash Gold Is Free & Peacemaker Is out!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Lindsay

For those awaiting the third installment in the Flash Gold Chronicles, Peacemaker is officially out at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords (it’ll be available in other e-bookstores in a couple of weeks, but you can download any ebook format … Continue reading →

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Stay Independent or Sign on with a Publisher?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Lindsay

In the fourteen or fifteen months I’ve been involved with the self-publishing scene, I’ve heard of quite a few independent authors being picked up by major publishers. In some cases, they were noticed and in other cases, they decided to … Continue reading →

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