Christine Rose

Automation vs. Scheduled Tweets

Jan 18, 2012

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There is a difference! I’ve been calling it automated tweets all this time, but what I really mean to say is scheduled tweets. Even if it’s recurring scheduled tweets. Read this article on WeblogBetter: Scheduled Tweets vs. Automated Tweets –…

How is Self-Publishing Affecting the Publishing Industry?

Jan 16, 2012

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Christine Rose

in Publishing Industry

The following is a guest post by Vanessa Lang. Disclaimer, I’m not a fan of Lulu.com for reasons I’ll outline in a future blog. One of the main ones is that CreateSpace does the same thing, does it better, and…

Apple & the eBook Revolution

Jan 11, 2012

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Christine Rose

in Publishing Industry

Later this month, sources claim that Apple won’t be talking about the latest techno-gadget they made before everyone else. They’re known for their cutting-edge technology, quality products, and elitist pricing, but this month’s Apple event won’t focus on any of…

Killing Themselves Over eBooks

Jan 9, 2012

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Christine Rose

in Publishing Industry

I’ve said it before myself. NY Big Boy Publishers are only hurting themselves (well, along with their readers and their authors, I suppose) with their stance on eBooks. Here is an interesting blog post on the subject of DRM by…

eBook Pirates & Lending (Podcast)

Jan 6, 2012

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Christine Rose

in Podcasts

Episode 25: eBook Pirates & Lending New York is still making stupid decisions when it comes to eBooks. They’ve pulled their eBooks from Amazon’s Lending Library. Also, a look at the huge scare around eBook Pirates. Is it really anything…

10 Technologies Vampires Could Use to Lure Their Prey

Jan 5, 2012

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Christine Rose

in Marketing & Networks

ORIGINAL POST Considering how profoundly it’s changed our lives, it’s small wonder that high tech has infiltrated the furthest reaches of society, and beyond. Consider the vampire. Once resigned to roaming the shadows in search of victims, save for the…

Amazon’s KDP Select

Jan 2, 2012

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Christine Rose

in Marketing & Networks, Publishing Industry

Early last month, Amazon introduced their KDP Select Program for Kindle authors. This is a way to earn added royalties, use added promotional tools for your title, and get prime visibility on Amazon.com. Through KDP Select, Amazon Prime members can…

Zombies & Cogs

Dec 20, 2011

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Christine Rose

in Writing & Reviews

Olivia (O. M.) Grey’s two new titles are now available for purchase! Just in time for Christmas! First, Caught in the Cogs: An Eclectic Collection. In the midst of war, a beautiful young officer finds love aboard an airship… A…

Guest Post: Editor-Phobia

Dec 7, 2011

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Christine Rose

in Publishing Industry

The following is a guest post by Muffy Morrigan: In all the years I’ve been around the publishing business, the one thing I’ve noticed is many people have a fear of editors. The fear has become so great, in fact,…

Podcast Hiatus

Dec 2, 2011

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Christine Rose

in Personal

With impending deadlines and the approaching holidays, I’ve decided to take a hiatus from podcasting until the beginning of 2012. Until then, I should be able to keep up at least some of the other posts, but if not, I’ll…

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