Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. The ALA has released its latest list of the ten most challenged books. James Daunt is still getting headlines for...Continue reading
Chandler Bolt is Pirating My Blog Posts
When Chandler Bolt acquired The Book Designer blog in late 2020, there were plenty of reasons to dislike the fellow. He had a reputation in entrepreneur circles as a taker....Continue reading
Where to Buy Books in Bulk
I recently developed a need for buying children’s books in bulk. I found a couple sources, one great and the other not so great, and I want to share them...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 5 April 2021
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. A bill which would require mandatory ebook licensing for libraries clears the Maryland legislature. That is exactly what should happen....Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 29 March 2021
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. My April Fool’s Day joke is coming along nicely. Speaking of jokes, a woman is relieved she no longer has...Continue reading
Booksellers File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon, Publishers
The second shot in law firm Hagens Berman fight against Amazon has been fired. The firm put out a press release on Thursday announcing that they had found booksellers willing...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 22 March 2021
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Bill Rosenblatt delves into NFTs, and his piece is well worth reading. Did you know that the ads on Amazon...Continue reading
Introducing Book Fair Website Template v1.0
About six weeks back I announced that I was developing the website template for a book fair. I have been working on this project on and off since then, and...Continue reading
B&N Rebrands 10.1″ Lenovo Tablet as a Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble has been exceedingly quiet on the ebook front since it was acquired two years ago. Once it stopped being a publicly traded company, it no longer announced...Continue reading
Amazon Will Stop Accepting* Mobi Files in June
It’s finally happened. Amazon has announced that soon it will no longer accept* Mobi files in KDP. They just sent out an email informing authors and publishers that Epub and...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 15 March 2021
Here are a few stories to read this morning. Jonathan Bailey has uncovered a new scam targeting website owners. Amazon will no longer sell transphobic books. The book “Naked in...Continue reading
Four Website Hosting Companies I Recommend
I recently had a request from a reader who wanted me to recommend a hosting company. This is a question I get a lot, and I am always happy to...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 8 March 2021
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Kim Catanzarite has 18 signs you are ready to self-publish. Here’s a nifty wireless E-ink weather station. Did you know...Continue reading
16 Gmail Hacks Every Writer Can Use
The new year is traditionally a time for self-improvement. Some join gyms, others launch new projects, but I like to get introspective. I think the new year is a great...Continue reading
A Dell Warranty is Worth the Paper It Isn’t Printed On
A word of advice: If your Dell device has problems in the return window, take it back. If you have trouble after that, you are better off pitching it in...Continue reading