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To Smashwords or Not to Smashwords

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I made a Facebook post about my writing and mentioned that Prodigy of Rainbow Tower would be debuting at $2.99.  This isn’t what caused a small uproar, mostly through email and text.  I said that it would probably not … Continue reading →

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Faith in the .99 Cent eBook

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve pondered my pricing for a long time.  I did research long before I started formatting my novels for Amazon.  One thing kept turning up.  The same phrase again and again from people.  At one point this phrase was even … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of .99 Cent eBooks?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is laying the groundwork for a post I’m doing tomorrow.  I’m going to keep you in suspense here.  You see, I’ve seen a phrase about .99 cent eBooks since I started this little adventure.  You know the one.  .99 … Continue reading →

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My Absolute Fragile Essence by Estella Aguilar

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Book Description: In My Absolute Fragile Essence, A Collection of Poetry, Vol. 1, this first book of five installments contains 50 poems exploring different aspects concerning love, heartbreak, relationships, pain, forgiveness, beauty, and happiness. Some people may remember a blogger … Continue reading →

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Fit as a Fiddle . . . Dropped off the Empire State Building

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay.  I’m not that bad.  I didn’t get scolded about my weight because I already proved that I’m working on it.  I passed every test, but I’m waiting on the blood tests, which always have some issues.  I’m guessing cholesterol … Continue reading →

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Rising and Slipping and Future

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m selling ebooks at a decent rate.  Possibly even a faster rate than before.  The interesting thing here is that I’m slipping down the Top 100 list rankings.  This doesn’t worry me because I knew it would happen.  I’m … Continue reading →

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First Unknown Review

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I got my first review from someone I couldn’t identify and it’s 3 stars.  Here it is: “The writing style of the author made it tough for me to follow. Not a bad book, and I enjoyed the characters.” I’m … Continue reading →

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Up and Down

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m at 618 ebook sales as of this posting.  I’m slipping down the Amazon lists because everyone else is selling, but I should have expected that.  Still #5 on Hot New Epic Fantasy Kindle Releases.  In the 30’s and … Continue reading →

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Danger of Vanity Press Rears Its Head

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I got hit with some massive abdominal pain about 2 hours ago, so I’m not doing too hot.  The event that I’m about to mention and warn people about didn’t help.  Now, I’m not saying that this is the … Continue reading →

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Holy Swear Word!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been going on about being on the Top 100 Epic Fantasy Ebook list, which I’m #93 on.  I just squeaked by Robert Jordan, but Terry Brooks and R.A. Salvatore got ahead. Out of curiosity, I clicked on the 100 … Continue reading →

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