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Creating the ebook continues

Okay, so I spent some time researching formatters. There also is a big difference in price when it comes to these. Some people charge a flat fee anywhere from $30-$200. There are also people who work hourly at @$25 an hour. Only problem with that is how do you know for real how many hours this person has put in? I know there are computer programs that will convert books automatically in almost no time. The big drawback to these programs is that they don’t often catch every format…

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Added by Neil Ostroff on April 19, 2011 at 12:22pm — 2 Comments

My experiences with creating my first e-book from scratch

Mark today as the day I set in motion a new venture in my writing career. The production of my e-book. Since most people judge a book by its cover I’ve decided to hire a professional cover designer. I spent some time researching and came up with prices ranging anywhere from $25 to more than a thousand for a custom artist. After much soul-searching and checking my budget I decided to go with a woman who charges $100 flat fee. But for that money I get as many revisions as I want. I…

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Added by Neil Ostroff on April 19, 2011 at 12:20pm — No Comments

My interview with U.L. Harper about my recent noir thriller, PULP.

N.D. Ostroff

by U.L. Harper

Our author for this go around is N.D. Ostroff. He graduated from Elmira College with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy/Critical Thinking. Ostroff was raised outside of Philadelphia and has been a published author for more than twenty years. Ostroff’s science fiction and fantasy stories have appeared in numerous presses, magazines, and websites.

Synopsis for his latest novel Pulp: Struggling thriller writer Kevin Turner just… Continue

Added by Neil Ostroff on March 16, 2011 at 7:42am — No Comments

Afterthoughts book cover...

Let me know what you think!

Added by Lynn Tincher, Author on June 4, 2008 at 10:59am — 16 Comments

An Awsome Review!

American author Barbara Watkins is the latest reader of the book to provide a customer review, the following being the gist of the review which she has submitted to retailer Barnes & Noble for inclusion on their website. She was kind enough to send me a copy of her review in advance of it being published, and this is it:

A Review by US Author, Barbara Watkins

I started reading this afternoon and finished in just a few hours. It was AWESOME! I can't tell you how… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 27, 2008 at 2:32am — No Comments

Latest Customer Review - A Study in Red

This is the latest customer review of 'A Study in Red' posted on the Amazon.co.uk site. I'll forgive this reader spelling my name wrong at the end as his enjoyment of the book is self-evident in his words.

Regards

Brian

Five Stars: A BLOODY good read, 7 April 2008

By Michael C. Walker "Jfripper" (OZ) - See all my reviews

The book I should have, could have, would have, but did not, write.

But I did read it. And what a read!!

This is the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 10, 2008 at 3:25pm — No Comments

A Short but Telling Review

This short but very telling review has been placed on the Amazon.co.uk website page of 'A Study in Red' by someone who has obviouly really enjoyed ny latest nvoel. How wonderful to see his words there, as after all, the customer is the only real critic that matters where book sales are concerned. This reader gave the book a five star rating!

Could not put it down, 22 Feb 2008

By G. Bowers (uk) - See all my reviews

A cracking read, keeps you on the edge of your seet… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 5, 2008 at 4:48am — No Comments