Interviews with indie authors, publishers and book service providers in the self-publishing realm
Guy Kawasaki on Self-Publishing
A good interview with Guy Kawasaki about self-publishing and his new book:
via Minnesota Public Radio.[…]
Book Author: An Interview with Melissa Foster
Today I have a recent interview with award-winning author Melissa Foster. She is the author of three International bestselling novels and the founder of the World Literary Café, Fostering Success and the social and support network for women, the Women’s Nest.
Author Genre: Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers
Author Description:
Award-winning, bestselling author Melissa Foster is a touchstone for the indie publishing community and a tireless advocate for women.
She is the founder of the World Literary Café, Fostering Success, and The Women’s Nest , as well as a Community Builder for the Alliance of Independent Authors […]
Book Industry: An Interview with Expert Joanna Penn
Today I have a recent interview with industry expert and author Joanna Penn (J. F. Penn). She has one of the most popular blogs in the book writing, marketing and publishing industry. Joanna has written several business books highlighted below along with the Kindle bestselling ARKANE thrillers, Pentecost and Prophecy.
Author Description:
Joanna Penn is the author of the ARKANE thrillers, Pentecost and Prophecy. Read more at www.JFPenn.com
Joanna is also an entrepreneur and professional speaker. Her site for writers www.TheCreativePenn.com has been voted one of the Top 10 sites for writers 2 years running and offers articles, audio […]
A Conversation with Boyd Morrison – An Early Adapter of Self-Publishing Gone Mainstream
Boyd Morrison fits no easy stereotypes for a novelist. With a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Rice University, he first worked for Lockheed and NASA on a space station and other projects. He returned to grad school to earn a Ph.D. in industrial engineering at Virginia Tech. His specialty in ergonomics led him to work on electronic program guides for TVs and digital satellite systems at RCA. When his wife, in becoming a physician, secured her residency in Washington State, Morrison found a dream job working at Microsoft in the Xbox division, helping create games. Handsome with piercing blue […]
Interview: Fantasy Author Melissa McPhail on the Use of Languages
Melissa McPhail is a classically trained pianist, violinist and composer, a Vinyasa yoga instructor, and an avid Fantasy reader. A long-time student of philosophy, she is passionate about the Fantasy genre because of its inherent philosophical explorations. For this interview, we focus on the author’s selection and use of languages in creating a world for her fantasy series, A Pattern of Shadow & Light. Our story is set in the mythical realm of Alorin, three centuries after a massive war which almost wiped out an entire race called the Adepts.
SELF-PUBLISHING REVIEW: In my SPR review of Cephrael’s Hand[…]
Interview with Henry Mosquera
1. How did you come to self-publish? Did you try to get published traditionally?
I did, but after 183 rejection letters, it was clear I was on my own. At the time I had invested over three years of my life researching, writing and working with editors on Sleeper’s Run. I wasn’t about to throw away all that time, money and effort—plus quitting is not really my style—so I rolled up my sleeves and started to learn about self-publishing.
2. What self-publishing service did you use? Happy with the service?
I used Createspace for my paperback and Publish Green […]
Interview – Barbara Rayne – Author of 21 Erased
Barbara Rayne is the author of – 21 Erased – future dystopian society novel.
1. How did you come to self-publish? Did you try to get published traditionally?
I am used to doing everything I can from my home, so first I wanted to see if I could publish my book without ever leaving my home, and when I saw I could, I most certainly did. Traditional publishing was out of the question.
2. What self-publishing service did you use? Happy with the service?
Createspace was my service of choice and, so far, I’m very pleased. Those services
The Memory of Trees: An Interview with Mick Rooney
Mick Rooney is an author, editor and publishing consultant from the Republic of Ireland. He has published nine books since 1990, through his own imprint, using author solutions services, and he has also published through mainstream publishers. Several years ago he began researching the publishing industry, and in particular Independent, POD (print-on-demand) and subsidy/self-publishers. Many of the findings of his research can be found at his site, The Independent Publishing Magazine together with his own experiences in the world of writing and publishing. He is the author of To Self-Publish or Not to Self-Publish? A Seriously Useful Author’s Guide. […]