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Author Craft / Re: Kindle E-Publising. Show us the ropes?
« on: February 09, 2013, 12:57:50 AM »
Okay...you asked for it.

Here are the links to the books, so any of you be so inclined.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/282162
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/283445

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Author Craft / Re: Author In Progress
« on: February 08, 2013, 11:50:11 PM »
Hi, I'm Vivian. 

Did everyone say hello?  If you did, then this feels like I'm in an AA meeting (Author Anonymous?).

Like everyone else, I've written stories for a long time.  And, yes, I've a few books completed over the years.  Most of them will make anyone howl (with laughter) or cringe (in pity or dismay).  But going back to them is useful because it reminds me that, yes, I've gotten better and that there's always an opportunity to improve.

I've just put up two books with Smashwords under the name V. Griffen.  It's only been a couple of days, but I'm giddy that I've already made a few sales.  Yes, I did the happy dance.  While I'm keeping my expectations realistic (low), it's also a heady feeling knowing my work is Out There.  It also makes me a little nauseous with anxiety, but I'm not going to talk to you about that.   :)

My books are in the Urban Fantasy genre.  There's magic, ghouls, pucks and chupacabra (that's singular and plural).  Spoiler:  no vampires.  Sorry.

Still, I enjoyed writing them and I'm enjoying writing the third in the series.  Got two other books in the planning stages, so I plan to be busy for a long time to come.  That is, if I can be forgiven for inflicting them on everyone.

Here are the links to the books, so any of you be so inclined.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/282162
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/283445

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Author Craft / Re: Kindle E-Publising. Show us the ropes?
« on: February 08, 2013, 11:36:15 PM »
Hi!

I just wanted to say THANKS!  I read your advice about going through the self-publishing route.  I will admit that sometimes computers work with me the same as they do with Harry.  Or, I'm a bit dim.   ;)  (You can decide).  I never did get the whole Kindle process working. 

But, that said, there was a lot of useful information in the whole self-publishing aspects.  The doctor said my eyesight should restore itself, eventually, after reading through all the legalese.

In the end, I went with Smashwords.  I got two books up and running as of yesterday and I've already gotten a few sales.  So, um, I guess I'm an professional author.  Gah, what a thought.  But, there was an unsuspecting populations lying there and I just pounced.

Anyway, thanks for the advice.  I just wanted you to know it was both useful and appreciated.

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