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Cheap New Amazon Kindle Annouced

phiammacdeo — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:52:30 +0000

Just in time for Rise and Shine, a new $139 wifi only Kindle is set to hit stores at the end of August. By then episode 3 will be released and the novel should be listed in the Kindle store. Looks like the ubiquity of ebook readers is almost here. Can’t be more than a year or so away from these things being $50, still $140 is still cheaper than a pile of hardbacks.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/new-amazon-kindle-announced-139-wifi-only-version-and-189-3g/

Rise and Shine! Part 1 Now on Lulu!

phiammacdeo — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:09:48 +0000

It’s been a long time coming, but I am personally quite proud to have launched Rise and Shine as a serial novel. Part 1 is now available, Part 2 Fall of Civility will be available in 2 weeks!! So wet your appetite and stir your imagination with the rude awakening of Beth Starling in Dawn of Recollection..

http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/rise-and-shine—dawn-of-recollection/9119085

‘Rise and Shine’ is a serial novel r about Beth and Vensin’s hunt across time and space for a maniacal genius stealing brilliant souls throughout human history..

–Part1 Dawn of Recollection–

Why does Beth feel the weight of the world on her shoulders? She’s a a dedicated student with plans to change the world with a space based energy network but her dreams may stand in the way of her mission. Each day she awakens in a place more dangerous than the last. Is her sleep walking going to jeopardize her humanitarian project or even her life? Or will she discover that no one is truly who she thinks they are, including herself? A stranger who haunts her dreams seems to have all the answers, if only she can find him in the waking world.

The Future of Publishing Is Down or UP?

phiammacdeo — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:47:53 +0000

YouTube – The Future of Publishing – created by DK (UK).

I was told that the next generation doesn’t read, has a limited attention span, and is without passion. How very untrue.

Publishers ARE Important

phiammacdeo — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:56:25 +0000

It is my goal that within two years to be able to sole support myself with publishing (if I so choose). That’s a reasonable amount of time to acquire the skills, produce the content, and build an audience large enough to make the numbers crunch.

I’ve been involved in digital distribution, the online music revolution, public relations, viral marketing, and self publishing for most of my adult life. I have extensive knowledge that would be useful to any kind of content publisher or producer since I have performed so many roles and functions in the media industry. It occurred to me yesterday as I was fiddling with MySQL for an ecommerce site while I waiting for a promotional video to render in Final Cut Pro HD that I am a rare renaissance man that is capable of so many forms of production technically, creatively, financially, with a fair amount of business savvy.

However I have learned all too well, the lesson that Cory Doctorow has begun to realize. No matter how broad my knowledge or expertise, I need help.

I only have two pairs of hands, a brain that can focus on one task, and sixteen hours in a day to somehow eat, exercise, work, socialize, and play. I really do require the eight hours to sleep, especially with body building, or I become obnoxiously cranky and irritable.

So even if I do self publish, I need the cooperation of other publishers who equally deserve to be paid. I need the talents and time of other people. It would be a wonderful luxury if a large or dedicated publisher decided to support my serial novel Rise and Shine, but if I do manage this project myself, I need to factor skillful and talented typesetters, graphic designers, sales teams, public relations reps, and distributors into the numbers. Even if I can do many of those roles, I can’t do them all at once, and certainly not nearly as well as someone who has passion and vigor for what they do.

FantaSciFi Science Fiction Fantasy Channel

phiammacdeo — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:36:51 +0000

Just created a Fantasy and Science Fiction channel over on my favorite link discovery service, Redux.com Come on over and join! If you need an invite, just let me know, I have plenty…

More Teasing Dawn of Recollection

phiammacdeo — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:34:10 +0000

Really excited.. started on Who Do You Think You Are, episode three this weekend.. and I have some more images from episode 1, Dawn of Recollection to pique your curiosity..

Enjoy!

A Lil Tease of What’s to Come..

phiammacdeo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:15:35 +0000

Rise and Shine: Dawn of Recollection is already finished, but I’m waiting to release the episode until more of the series is finished. It’s a cliff hanger and the select few who have read it are demanding more. I’m also waffling a bit about one of the character’s names.

Those who have copies have rare editions because this character’s name is certain to change. It all has to do with his backstory, which is revealed over the next few episodes. I hope you enjoy the artwork, it’s a big clue that makes more sense down the line.

Early Morning Work and Writing

phiammacdeo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:02 +0000

My schedule has always been haphazard. I sleep like a cat, meaning, essentially when I need to. Some nights I’m up till 6am. Some days I wake at 6am, it really seems to depend on what needs to get done. I’ve completed a round of site upgrades, plenty more to do, but at least I can now tell what’s going on with the traffic and posting to all of these channels is much simpler and easier. I’m a WordPress expert!

Tonight I caught up on The Fire in Fiction and learned some new techniques for creating tension. What I’m most excited about is this idea of ‘tornado events’, author Donald Maass’ reference to big events that affect the lives of all the characters. Rise and Shine involves a bit of time/reality hopping, and Beth is a regular instigator of these ‘tornado events.’ This book was a gift, and while I appreciated it, I did not expect it to be as useful as it is right now..

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