Tag Archives: books

READ TUESDAY HAS BEGUN! START YOUR BOOK BUYING!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The new sale event is here!  Buy from an array of free and discounted books! At these prices you can easily satisfy the book lovers on your Christmas list. Check out the Pinterest Catalog and choose your adventures! (Self Promotion: … Continue reading →

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Middle Book Syndrome?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies–  ‘The New Baby’ Doing well and on a few Hot New Release lists.  Great debut and it should improve as the blog tour commences and the promo sites go live.  Will have a … Continue reading →

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Books Growing Out of Control?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Did you know that Lord of the Rings: Return of the King is the shortest book of the series?  At least it was when I checked my copies today.  It looks big because of all the appendices, but it was … Continue reading →

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Villains Going Hero

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s rather common for a villain to go hero during a series.  Sabretooth has been a member of the X-Men and X-Factor.  He even teamed up with Wolverine at the end of the Origins: Wolverine movie.  Let’s not forget Darth … Continue reading →

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The Danger of a Series Delay

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Back in my college days, the Wheel of Time series was big and popular.  It still is today, but it was bright and shiny in my circle of friends.  So much that a few of them would only read a … Continue reading →

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Want some sales with that whine?

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Ionia Froment

I’m no expert, but I did stay at a super 8. So, you are complaining about not selling any/enough copies of your book, no? You obsessively check your numbers to ensure that there has not been an explosion of sales … Continue reading →

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Massive Giveaway until October 9th!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, everyone! I joined a giveaway that is open until October 9th! It’s being run by Shannon A. Thompson, the author behind Minutes Before Sunset.  There are a ton of prizes to be won from all of the indie authors … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think About Physical Disease in a Story?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First to explain the video.  Excel Saga is a spoof anime and Hyatt (the repeatedly dying girl) is a spoof on the cliche ‘weak constitution’ or ‘anemic’ character.  These are typically girls in anime.  She keels over and hacks up … Continue reading →

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Serial Victory

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The test is a success Both books are selling well Feeding one another Telling me a series works Both have wandered on the lists Fresh blood in the older sib As the youngster cuts her teeth Carving paths among their … Continue reading →

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What Brings You Back from The End?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Video games have replayability.  Movies and television have rewatchability.  These are very common, but what about rereadability?  That book that you always come back to when you feel like reading something.  You know the one.  The book you have practically … Continue reading →

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