Amazon – A Land of Opportunity?

Posted Sonlight Press Independent Publishing, Marketing, Writing

Amazon is like what America used to be. While listening to a recent debate about whether or not Amazon is good for readers, some heavy hitters on both sides of the argument discussed the pros and cons about the behemoth that is Amazon.  The arguments often strayed from the primary focus and, instead, postulated about […]

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Does Self-Publishing Diminish Quality Literature?

Posted Sonlight Press Gabby Wells - Book 1, Gabby Wells Novel, Independent Publishing, Marketing

There are many people who believe the glut of independently published works will diminish the quality of literature in the marketplace.  They argue that the traditional publishers are the ones who bring true literature to the world. Who cares? I don’t say that flippantly.  I say that practically. One could argue that television has never […]

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Podcast – Starting a Genre Mashup

Posted Sonlight Press Author, Author Blog, Gabby Wells - Book 1, Gabby Wells Novel, Novel, Podcast, Reviews, Social Media, Writing

Pete and Dorothea talk about participating in the recent Facebook Event: March to a Bestseller 2, genres, validation and the coming release of the first novel, Kneel & Prey. Mobile Users: Click here to listen to the episode. Topics Covered: Facebook Event Defining a New Genre First Novel Kneel & Prey Beta Reader Feedback Marketing […]

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The Cost of Independent Publishing

Posted Pete Bauer Author, Blog, Gabby Wells, Marketing, Novel, Writing

Independent publishing is substantially cheaper than its ever been.  With Amazon and other distributors offering to distribute your ebook for a small fee and print your print book on-demand with nearly zero up front costs, publishing your book on your own has never been easier. However, to be taken seriously in the market and compete […]

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Book Review – One Day in Budapest

Posted Pete Bauer Writing

One Day in Budapest is the fourth book in the ARKANE novel series by author J.F. Penn. Penn crafts a powerful story about the tenuous nature of society when deep seeded hatred flows beneath the surface.  One Day in Budapest follows ARKANE Agent Morgan Sierra as she teams up with Zoltan Fischer to uncover the […]

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Independent Publishing

Posted Pete Bauer Author, Blog, Gabby Wells, Marketing, Novel, Novella, Writing

It’s time to dump the term “self-publishing.”  Lets call it what it really is, independent publishing. A decade ago, the only legitimate way to get your book to the masses was through the traditional publishing houses.  Sure, there were some print-on-demand options available, but the quality of those books suffered in comparison.  The marketplace also […]

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Podcast 02 – Author Jeff Strand

Posted Pete Bauer Author, Marketing, Novel, Podcast, Social Media, story telling, Writing

Jeff Strand, author of over 20 novels, including the highly successful Andrew Mayhem Series and A Bad Day for VooDoo shares his approach to his comedy-horror novels, the changes to distribution and his latest release, Dead Clown Barbecue. Many thanks to Jeff who suffered through a cold while recording the podcast.  He’s a trooper. Enjoy the […]

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Publishing Options

Posted Pete Bauer Faith, Gabby Wells, Novel, Writing

Out of the plethora of publishing options available today, we’ve ranked three that fit the best. Our Gabby Wells novel series is about a teen sleuth who, along with solving mysteries, must also deal with the high demands of her faith.  These stories are not written in a preachy sort of way. Though most people […]

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