Author Archives: Lindsay

Dark Currents Audiobook Released at Podiobooks

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

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

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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Does Advertising Work for Authors? (AKA We Wanna Sell More Books, Dagnabit)

I never thought I’d get a chance to work “dagnabit” into the title of a blog post (or, you know, anywhere), but it seemed to be an appropriate euphemism for the occasion. I asked what folks wanted to hear about … Continue reading

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

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

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)

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

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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