Monthly Archives: May 2014

New Reviews (and Thanks!)

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

I’d like to share some recent reviews, say thanks to those that wrote them, and also share with other authors the observation that if you aren’t active at Goodreads yet, you might wish to give it a try. It can … Continue reading →

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Comparison Guide of Self-publishers Released by ALLi

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

If you’ve been following the Step by Step Guide to Self Publishing series I’ve been running (it begins here), you’ll have learned that choosing a self-publishing mode and service provider can be not only very confusing and time consuming, but … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing: a Step by Step Guide – Ch. 4: Understanding POD Business Models (Part I)

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

Read the first installment of this series here Last time around I identified the different types of Print on Demand (POD) publishers that are active in the market today and provided tips on how to decide which type would best … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 1177 B.C. (Eric H. Cline): Not What You’d Expect

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

This is perhaps the most disappointing book I’ve read in the past five years. Moreover, I say that based not only on my original assumption about what the author was setting out to achieve, but also on  my adjusted assumption, … Continue reading →

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New Reviews of The Alexandria Project (thanks!)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

I’m grateful for the following recent reviews (you can find all of the Amazon reviews here) 5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing cyber tech & international thriller – great read!, May 6, 2014 By Phil – Verified Purchase (softcover) Combining … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Johnny Nothing (Ian Probert)

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

What is Johnny Nothing? Well,it’s a book that any child would love reading. It’s also a tale that any child not yet old enough to read would love to have their Mum or Dad read to them. And finally, it’s … Continue reading →

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How to Self-Publish, Ch. 3: Selecting a Print on Demand Publisher

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Andrew Updegrove

Read the first installment of this series here Like just about every other step in self-publishing a book, researching and selecting a print on demand (POD) publisher can be a time-consuming and even bewildering experience.  The problem arises not from … Continue reading →

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