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Amazon, Hachette, Kindle Unlimi— Oh, Who Am I Kidding?

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Amazon, Hachette, Kindle Unlimi— Oh, Who Am I Kidding?

The internet writing community is all aflutter this summer about business clashes between Amazon and the publishing companies – specifically Hachette (the smallest of the ‘Big 5’ publishers). There is also the breaking news that Amazon has rolled out a subscription service for books called Kindle Unlimited. The announcement of KU intersects and influences the previous debate and sets off new discussions about how and why people do and should be able to read books, treatment of and compensation for authors, indie vs. traditional publishing, book pricing, price fixing, antitrust and monopolies, capitalism and fairness.

Like many writers, I have thoughts and opinions on these issues, and I wanted to share them with you. In summary, they consist of:

VERTIGO

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Audiobook Giveaway

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The fine people at Audible have generously given me a chunk of free codes for the Starshine audiobook, so naturally I'm giving them to you!

  • I've launched a Rafflecopter Giveaway this morning - it will run until next Friday, July 11th, at 12pm EST. You can enter using the widget at the bottom of this post or the one on the home page, this link, or on my Facebook page. There are multiple options for entry, and you only need choose one. 10 codes are up for grabs.

  • You can listen to a 5-minute preview on Amazon and Audible. Links to the Starshine Audiobook:

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Audiobook Release! Plus, Alex & Caleb Tell All, & Tracking Vertigo Progress

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We had a terrific time at Denver Comic Con last week, and came away with art, autographs, and many business cards :).

  • I'm thrilled to announce the release of audiobook for Starshine, narrated by the wonderful Pyper Down. You can get on Amazon or directly from Audible. It should be available on iTunes within the next few days (I'll update this post with a link once it's posted).

  • New blog post: A Conversation with the Intrepid Heroes of Starshine. I had entirely too much fun writing this, so I hope you enjoy it! (As an aside, while it is my policy to take all criticism seriously, Alex has a more cavalier attitude....)

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A Conversation with the Intrepid Heroes of STARSHINE

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A Conversation with the Intrepid Heroes of STARSHINE

[Spoilers for STARSHINE follow. I'm just saying.]

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Reporter:  I’m here today with Alexis Solovy and Caleb Marano. These two individuals have been at the center of a storm of recent events. Now, amid rumors of conspiracy, murder and even aliens, they’ve agreed to go on camera and answer our questions.

First things first—how did the two of you meet?

Caleb:  She shot me.

Alex:  I shot you down. Then I shot you.

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Vertigo Excerpt, Starshine Character Index & More

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No one said writing full-time wouldn't be a full-time job, right?

  • You were able to read the beginning of Starshine months before its release - why shouldn't you be able to do the same for Vertigo? I'm very pleased to share the first chapter of Vertigo today! Read it here. Let me know what you think.

  • As promised in "5 Things I Learned," a detailed (and hopefully stylish) Character Index (Dramatis Personae) is now available here.

  • The Kindle version of the novel has been revised to include both the Dramatis Personae and the Vertigo excerpt.

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iTunes, Audiobook, Interview & 5 Quirky Things

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Here in beautiful Colorado, we foolishly assumed spring had at last arrived on account of the 70+ degree temperatures last week. We were wrong, as evidenced by the snow currently coating the back yard. It's never boring in Colorado.

  • First, welcome to all the new subscribers who have signed up since finishing Starshine. It's great to have you here :).

  • New blog post, 5 Things I Learned Writing (and Publishing) Starshine. Give this one a read, I think it's worth your time.

  • Starshine is now available on iTunes! I'll spare you the tale of woe which caused it to take 7 weeks and simply say - check it out for your iPad or iPhone.