Archive for the ‘Book Stores and Digital Media’ Category

Myths about Going Indie (#1)

Posted: 26th July 2011 by kcshoe in Book Stores and Digital Media, Books, Media, Self Publishing
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Since I independently published my debut novel a few weeks ago, I have fielded a sea of questions. I know not everyone is as interested in the evolving trends in the publishing industry as we writers are, but I was more than a little surprised by a few common misconceptions. So, in no particular order, [...]

Is there a downside to going indie?

Posted: 25th July 2011 by kcshoe in Book Stores and Digital Media, In the News, Internet
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As the fad of authors publishing their own work continues to gain popularity and momentum, so does one prevailing question: What will this trend do to the books on the current market? I am not talking about the inevitable downfall of bookstores and the recent closure of all Borders. What I am referring to is [...]

Reasons to Go With a Big Publishing Company

Posted: 30th June 2011 by kcshoe in Book Stores and Digital Media, Books, Media
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A fellow writer friend of mine introduced me to a great article about the… ahem… benefits of going with one of the big six publishing companies. Allan Douglas sums up the pros very well. As I work to release Silver Vengeance to you, I’ll be posting my personal Top Ten Reasons to Self Publish. Stay [...]

A Sign of our Times

Posted: 17th April 2011 by kcshoe in Book Stores and Digital Media
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Borders is one of those stores that I will not likely know how much I’ll miss until they’re all gone.  I’ve always preferred Barnes and Noble for their better coffee and more plush armchairs, not to mention what I always thought was a better selection of books. But, I have meandered into a Borders or [...]