Self-Published Author R. Lynn and BookRix Social Media Director Amber Sims Hinterplattner got the chance to interview successful self-published authors Blake Crouch and JA Konrath at the 2011 BookExpo America BEA in New York City, NY. Blake Crouch and JA Konrath discuss what it’s been like since they left their legacy publishers, how much money they make per month in eBook sales, the importance of marketing and finding key influencers to write book reviews, building a fan base and platform to sell books and their advice to writers and authors out there. Be prepared, the REAL, authentic and humorous personalities emerge but with all seriousness about why they left their legacy publishers and the power of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and BookRix.
Self-Published Authors Blake Crouch & JA Konrath talk with Author R. Lynn & Amber of BookRix
A Call to Class Action
who would join a class action suit against online companies whose indifference to, and contempt for, Print on Demand authors have resulted in the authors’ loss of their electronic files. A follow-up regarding state indifference to what Print on Demand companies can do, in terms of defrauding their customers, will follow. … Amazon.com Lulu.Com “Lulu Press” Amazon “Print on Demand” “Self Published Authors” “online publishing” “online publishers” Lulu “consumer divisions” “NET Act” “Hilary …
Bitter Experiences with Lulu and Amazon
going the POD route; and 3) I WANT MY FILES BACK. I have to give my files away for free now, in order to compete with the Goliath of the publishing industry (I have boycotted Amazon since early 2008). After all the money I paid to see my manuscripts in print, now I give them away for free while Bob Young made a nice penny on me (mysite.verizon.net/hpalencar). Celebrities get thieves prosecuted for what Lulu and Amazon have done to me and others. No attorney general from a pertinent state …