I started this journey seven years ago with the primary goal
of helping other authors gain exposure in the ever-changing book publishing
industry. As the marketing task moved from brick and mortar stores to ebooks
and on-line sales, the indie author became an important part of the landscape.
But with that, the tasks of the author expanded to include more than writing a
good novel. Editing, cover design, publishing, marketing, and exposure became
equally important.
eBook Author’s Corner
In 2010, I started my campaign to give a helping hand to new authors. I posted my first articles at the eBook Authors Corner Blog http://bit.ly/TauYkJ.
Here are several of
my first posts.
This is the eBook Author’s initial post. I
have created this blog to assist eBook authors in writing and developing
eBooks. My blog will discuss how the eBook author fits into the evolving eBook
Industry and the many opportunities that exist.
With the advent of the Kindle and the Nook, the
readers of the world are endorsing the eBook in very large numbers. One of the
next phases of the industry development will be the transition of the author
from the traditional writer to an eBook author. They will write directly to the
eBook platform and take advantage of the features and opportunities provided by
the eBook experience.
Currently, the industry is in a copy mode, taking a version of the printed document and converting it to an electronic form. To preserve the written work and make books more accessible is a valid endeavor but there must be much more to the eBook industry than to just make a copy of the paper book. The eBook author is the key.
Currently, the industry is in a copy mode, taking a version of the printed document and converting it to an electronic form. To preserve the written work and make books more accessible is a valid endeavor but there must be much more to the eBook industry than to just make a copy of the paper book. The eBook author is the key.
Rendered eBooks
The eBook Author has the opportunity to add to the reading experience. The eBook conversion process must be much more than converting a paper book to a digital format. It must take advantage of the power of the electronic reader.
The eBook author is defined as an author who is writing directly to the eBook platform. You can read more about this concept on my blog: eBook Author: New Breed of Author.
As an author, you must think about the reader and what he can do with the added features the eBook allows him to use. You must add to your content something of value for your readers.
You should include in-book links to help the reader enjoy the content. The eBook’s advanced features should be exploited. And you should think about the future of the eBook and the software and devices and plan for the changes in your research and writing.
Your eBook must be more than just a copy of a paper book. You must render your eBook to set the content apart from the paper version.
The eBook Author has the opportunity to add to the reading experience. The eBook conversion process must be much more than converting a paper book to a digital format. It must take advantage of the power of the electronic reader.
The eBook author is defined as an author who is writing directly to the eBook platform. You can read more about this concept on my blog: eBook Author: New Breed of Author.
As an author, you must think about the reader and what he can do with the added features the eBook allows him to use. You must add to your content something of value for your readers.
You should include in-book links to help the reader enjoy the content. The eBook’s advanced features should be exploited. And you should think about the future of the eBook and the software and devices and plan for the changes in your research and writing.
Your eBook must be more than just a copy of a paper book. You must render your eBook to set the content apart from the paper version.
04/05/2011 eBook Authors: The Kids Are Coming - http://bit.ly/2spZ1vZ
One of the great opportunities
ahead for ebook authors is the wave of new readers entering the digital book
world. These gadget centric-readers are kids and young adults. You know the
ones that don’t shy away from a computer screen or the digital world. With
their cell phone or iPad in hand, they are going to drive the ebook industry to
new heights in the near future.
This wave of new readers is going
to create a new wave of authors. These writers are going to write directly to
the ebook platform, bypassing the current paper to the digital conversion process.
This new author will take advantage of the ebook software; adding links, sound,
video, and multimedia.
HBS Author’s Spotlight
Then in 2012, I added HBS Author's Spotlight blog http://bit.ly/QVEMix. I could see the problems authors were having getting in front of the new reading audience. So I started interviewing authors. The posts included a Q/A session, an author picture, contact information and a book list with buy links. My first three interviews were:
9/14/2012 Ron Fritsch
- Author Spotlight http://bit.ly/PG0eXt
Today our blog
puts the Spotlight on Author Ron Fritsch. He is a self-published Historical
Fiction Writer.
Author Genre: prehistoric fiction, historical
fiction - LGBTQ fiction
Website: Promised Valley
Twitter: @RonFritsch
E-Mail: ronfritsch@sbcglobal.net
LinkedIn: Check Out LinkedIn
Website: Promised Valley
Twitter: @RonFritsch
E-Mail: ronfritsch@sbcglobal.net
LinkedIn: Check Out LinkedIn
Today our blog
puts the Spotlight on Author Henry Baum. He is a self-published author,
musician, a blogger and a webmaster.
Author Genre: Thrillers & Suspense Author
Author's Blog: Self-Publishing Review
Website: Henry Baum
E-Mail: henrybaum@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Check Out LinkedIn
Author's Blog: Self-Publishing Review
Website: Henry Baum
E-Mail: henrybaum@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Check Out LinkedIn
Today our blog
puts the Spotlight on Author M.R. Mathias. He is an award-winning
self-published Fantasy Writer. He is noted for his epic fantasy novels and his
prolific social network marketing activity.
Author Genre: Fantasy - Magic & Wizards
Website: M.R. Mathias Fantasy Author
Author's Blog: M. R. Mathias Connection Hub
Twitter: @DahgMahn
E-Mail: mrmathiasjr@aol.com
Goodreads: Check Out Goodreads
Facebook: Check Out Facebook
Website: M.R. Mathias Fantasy Author
Author's Blog: M. R. Mathias Connection Hub
Twitter: @DahgMahn
E-Mail: mrmathiasjr@aol.com
Goodreads: Check Out Goodreads
Facebook: Check Out Facebook
Author's Spotlight Showcases
Early in 2013, I added a new feature to the Spotlight. I started showcasing individual books with author information, books blurbs, covers, excerpts and buy links to help readers get a full snapshot of the novel and a place to buy it. Here are a few posts from the early days.
1/25/2013 Laura DeLuca - The Forgotten Pharaoh is featured
in the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/1l7sxOb
2/27/2013 Elise Stokes - HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase - Cassidy Jones and the Seventh
Attendant http://bit.ly/YEfI3k
3/21/2013 Catherine Bybee - HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase:
Married by Monday http://bit.ly/102udMX
5/3/2013 Melissa Foster - Have No Shame is in the HBS
Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/109btL8
5/6/2013 Ellen Mansoor Collier - BATHING BEAUTIES, BOOZE AND
BULLETS
5/22/2013 Dave Folsom - Big Sky Dead is featured on the HBS
Author's Spotlight Showcase
6/1/2013 Katherine Logan - The Ruby Brooch is SHOWCASED on
the HBS Author's Spotlight http://bit.ly/18G2Ld2
6/11/2013 Jake Needham - LAUNDRY MAN is featured on the HBS
Author's Spotlight SHOWCASE http://bit.ly/14tCm1f
Author's Spotlight Sets and Bundles
Later on, in 2013, I added book sets and bundles to the Spotlight. Here are a few posts from the early days.
Mystery Reader's Circle - Desperate Acts - 7 Bestselling
Authors - 7 Thrilling Full-Length Novels http://bit.ly/18vYI1u
HBS Author's Spotlight features Working Girls ... Do It For
Thrills: 6-Book Bundle http://bit.ly/1gW1xP7
Author's Spotlight Series and Collections
In 2015, I added author collections to the Spotlight. Here are a few posts from the series posts. I am starting to create more of these types of posts.
11/3/2015 M.R. Mathias - Crimzon and Clover Collection is
featured in the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/1koXIZr
12/7/2015 Cheryl Bradshaw – Sloane Monroe Series Boxed Set:
Books 1-6 featured at the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/1XP5j5Q
11/16/2017 Cathy Perkins – The Holly Price Mystery Series is
featured at the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/2zMpisU
12/26/2017 Stacy Eaton – The Celebration Series is featured
at the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase
http://bit.ly/2zyi8qx
Author's
Spotlight Series and Collections – Charities Support
In 2012, I started to highlight novel collections and anthologies
that support charities. My first group was the Indie Chicks. They published Indie
Chicks: 25 Women 25 Personal Stories available at Amazon and other retailers. (B0060ZTM62
– 1470023520) I have interviewed and showcased 15 of the authors from this
group.
All proceeds from this book will go a charitable organization
that fights breast cancer - a disease all too close to home for many of us. Our
prayers and best wishes are with those who are struggling with this terrible
and devastating disease. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be
donated to charitable organizations.
Recently, I added The C.A.M. Charity Anthologies
coordinated by M. R. Mathias to the spotlight. The CAM Charity Anthologies are made up of donated short
fiction stories. 100% of the profits from the anthology will go to charity.
6/9/2017 M. R. Mathias - The C.A.M. Charity Anthology -
Fantasy Fiction Book 1 is featured on the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/2rICrkk
6/10/2017 M. R. Mathias - Horror and
Science Fiction Book 1 - The C.A.M. Charity Anthology is featured on the HBS
Author's Spotlight Showcase http://bit.ly/2t6gj1b
HBS Mystery Reader's Circle
August 2013, I added
a new blog: HBS Mystery Reader's Circle blog http://bit.ly/19Nfrx8.
The Mystery Reader's Circle provides information about the latest Mystery,
Thriller and Suspense novels from bestselling and outstanding authors at great
prices. Here is a list of the first four Reader's Circle and the authors
included in the posts.
Mystery Picks of the
Day - August 18, 2013 http://bit.ly/14Y2NN6
Garda - Welcome to the Realm
- Stacy Eaton - @StacySEaton
It's Just a Little Crush - Caroline Fardig - @carolinefardig
Widow's Row
Murder Has Consequences - Giacomo Giammatteo -
@murdertakestime
Just Add Water - Jinx Schwartz - @jinxschwartz
Scorpion Betrayal -
ANDREW KAPLAN
Mystery Picks of the
Day - August 20, 2013 http://bit.ly/17HjlYT
Big Sky Dead - Dave Folsom @davefolsombooks
Gingerbread Man - Maggie Shayne @MaggieShayne
Money Land - R.S. Guthrie @rsguthrie
Out of the Shadow - J. K. Winn @authorjswinn
The Beekeeper by Juliet
Moore @Juliet_Moore
Mystery Picks of the
Day - August 22, 2013 http://bit.ly/16QXeCN
Rogues And Rascals In Goose Pimple Junction - Amy Metz
@authoramymetz
Murder Takes The Cake - Gayle Trent @GayleTrent
Triple Threat - Joel Goldman @JoelGoldman1
Wasted Justice - Diane Capri @DianeCapri
Time Killer - Todd M. Thiede @toddthiede
Mystery Picks of the
Day - August 26, 2013 http://bit.ly/17gLGVY
THE UMBRELLA MAN - Jake Needham @jakeneedham
Torch Ginger - Toby Neal @tobywneal
Strung Out to Die - Tonya Kappes @tonyakappes11
Bitter End - Christine Kling @christinekling
Double Blind - Seb Kirby @Seb_Kirby
Again, thank you for your support.
