by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 22, 2014 | Book Industry News
AuthorU.org started in Denver, Colorado via a Meetup.com group just five years ago. It’s evolved to include members in many states and even a few outside of the United States. One of the “hot” newish places to hang out, plan an event (I’m doing a two-parter on...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 19, 2014 | Book Industry News
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed… Now “ads” are popping to snag all those who might have missed out … and guess what, some of the deals will be better than what were originally offered. If you think you missed out on the holiday book-buying rush by not...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 8, 2014 | Author Success, Publishing Predators, The Book Shepherd
How to Avoid the Love, Prey, Eat Author Syndrome Let’s face it … there are publishing predators in the author’s mist. They come in all types of shapes and forms. Some are ruthless in their pursuit of you, your book, and gulp, your credit card. Others...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 5, 2014 | Book Industry News
The Book Shepherd Recommends as Ideal Gifts … I love it that I get to work on so many books throughout the year. Below are a few that should capture your attention that I shepherded this past year … all are available through Amazon.com for the quickest fulfillment....
by bookshepherd_admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Author Success, The Book Shepherd
What do you do when you’ve been “had” in the publishing game/maze? Who’s the book-buster you call in? Do you moan and groan that you’ve been screwed? Do you spend countless hours in phone and email hell trying to get to someone who’s going to fix whatever...