tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post7242106204964370212..comments2023-08-14T07:24:56.761-04:00Comments on A Steampunk Reverie: A Lemons to Lemonade ExperimentCali MacKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-60283770417598201052012-04-10T07:06:04.443-04:002012-04-10T07:06:04.443-04:00PD, that's excellent that you've had such ...PD, that's excellent that you've had such opportunities! Like you said, publishers seem to going for more mainstream books since they seem to be under more financial pressure these days. Yet, the fact that as authors we now have a viable way to get our words into the hands of readers is amazing to me. And I don't think the traditional and epubbing roads can't cross-- sometimes epublishing can open more traditional doors that may have been otherwise closed. Best of luck with your 10 year anniversary edition!!Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-18445666977155802802012-04-10T04:24:24.914-04:002012-04-10T04:24:24.914-04:00I can certainly relate to your problems. I had a s...I can certainly relate to your problems. I had a similar run about ten years ago, and decided to try and eBook publication. It was way too early, but we went ahead with a pretty hi-tech (for the time) website with audio and video content, adding stuff every few months as and when we could bribe friends to do free work. A year later we did a short-run print with Lightning Source which was essential to getting us noticed locally, and stocked in real shops, even before Amazon was really established in the way it is today. These experiences are one reason I am so keen to get a 10th anniversary edition done. This time we have the technology to do it right, and more importantly readers are now familiar with the various Kindle-style readers out there, and that it is a great way to read fiction more cheaply. Increasingly, mainstream book publishers (as in the music business) are only interested in safe titles. That changes on the indie scene and as youhave proved with Viridis, cheap does not mean low quality. Sometimes it can be the opposite. Virginia Woolf had to publish her own stuff. My advice: keep at it. You won't get rich, but you will be just as immortal as all the other writers. My books are in the British Library and Bodleian at Oxford, just like all my heroes. If that is not democracy I don't know what is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-25493945235043528422011-08-29T11:51:38.670-04:002011-08-29T11:51:38.670-04:00Thanks, Bones!! : )Thanks, Bones!! : )Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-71229348890734667102011-08-29T11:27:26.481-04:002011-08-29T11:27:26.481-04:00That looks GREAT, C!!
Nice work and I'm very ...That looks GREAT, C!!<br /><br />Nice work and I'm very happy for you! :-)rklewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173355874325694228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-19009284709042343862011-08-22T13:31:04.672-04:002011-08-22T13:31:04.672-04:00Christine, thanks! And best of luck with self pub...Christine, thanks! And best of luck with self publishing! It's a changing world, and finally, self publishing feels like a viable option. Keep us updated!<br /><br />Thank you Jackie! I'll be sure to keep you updated. I'm going to post a sample later this week, so be sure to check back!Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-38577676404563809742011-08-22T12:58:03.200-04:002011-08-22T12:58:03.200-04:00I love the cover Calista. I wish you the best. Goo...I love the cover Calista. I wish you the best. Good luck with the e-publish route. <br />Please keep us poted on when the book becomes available. I will love to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-32925341474621316262011-08-22T06:15:38.230-04:002011-08-22T06:15:38.230-04:00Great cover! I'm thinking about going down the...Great cover! I'm thinking about going down the self-publishing route myself, I'm excited but nervous at the same time! Best of luck with it :)Christine Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168406879681616375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-43091328778924706972011-08-11T00:29:03.293-04:002011-08-11T00:29:03.293-04:00Thanks, Medeia! Here's hoping it all works ou...Thanks, Medeia! Here's hoping it all works out for the best in the end. : )Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-27062154846025894402011-08-10T22:49:07.133-04:002011-08-10T22:49:07.133-04:00I'm sorry about your experiences with your age...I'm sorry about your experiences with your agency.<br /><br />That's a fantastic cover and I look forward to hearing more about this book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-12162983156283255292011-08-09T13:44:08.347-04:002011-08-09T13:44:08.347-04:00Thanks, Paul! I'll keep you updated with both...Thanks, Paul! I'll keep you updated with both the launch plan and when the book becomes available.Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-15042766137122560652011-08-09T12:59:57.008-04:002011-08-09T12:59:57.008-04:00Good luck, Calista. I'm looking forward to get...Good luck, Calista. I'm looking forward to gettng a copy. Good job with the cover too. Hope you post more about the launch plan.<br /><br />-paulPaul Dillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404812301851329899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-8258274975790091182011-08-01T21:49:50.765-04:002011-08-01T21:49:50.765-04:00Thanks, Atsiko! I think you're right, especial...Thanks, Atsiko! I think you're right, especially with regards to these books, since they're in a bad position to try and publish traditionally. I'll be sure to keep you updated on how it all goes.Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-8671279876663877092011-08-01T21:37:22.820-04:002011-08-01T21:37:22.820-04:00Great cover! <3
I'm really curious to see...Great cover! <3<br /><br /><br />I'm really curious to see how your self-publishing journey will go. You're in a situation where self-publishing is a great idea. Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-73062338689451417062011-08-01T15:52:51.594-04:002011-08-01T15:52:51.594-04:00Thanks for another fantastic link!! Though ebook s...Thanks for another fantastic link!! Though ebook sales are still a small percentage of what publishers sell, I find it interesting that Amazon is selling more ebooks than print. Granted that might have to do with the fact that publishers are still charging the same price or more for ebooks, and also that a lot of ebook authors are foregoing a publisher all together. Price is definitely a selling tool, and I think that's a tool that publishers aren't taking advantage of.Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-60239149459782763192011-08-01T15:37:44.619-04:002011-08-01T15:37:44.619-04:00You're right, the ball is in the writer's ...You're right, the ball is in the writer's court with e-publishing. <br /><br />Somebody just tweeted me this => http://ebookfriendly.com/2011/07/21/e-books-vs-real-books-fast-facts-infographic/Nicholas L. Garveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905903523521300592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-66620197424640760332011-08-01T15:34:30.908-04:002011-08-01T15:34:30.908-04:00Thanks for the luck and the article, Nicholas! I&...Thanks for the luck and the article, Nicholas! I'll admit, just a a year or two ago, I would have never dreamed of self publishing this book, but with the rise of ereaders, it's a whole new ball game, and for once, I think the ball is in the writer's court.Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-63494316287904236632011-08-01T10:29:53.153-04:002011-08-01T10:29:53.153-04:00Best of luck! The article below will probably inte...Best of luck! The article below will probably interest you => http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2011/0420/1224295056258.htmlNicholas L. Garveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905903523521300592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-28497871594810381042011-08-01T07:15:56.846-04:002011-08-01T07:15:56.846-04:00Cat, you're too kind, and I can't tell you...Cat, you're too kind, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support. You're just amazing. Sending hugs right back at ya! : )Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-86350424215489750132011-08-01T06:57:53.267-04:002011-08-01T06:57:53.267-04:00Beautiful work, Cali.
Very excited for this part ...Beautiful work, Cali.<br /><br />Very excited for this part of your journey and can't wait to watch it play out. <br /><br />I know you'll do well. You're a talented writer with tons of support. Can't go wrong there!<br /><br />Let me know and I'll and definitely put together a launch post on my blog.<br /><br />Hugs~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-64252618103748114492011-07-30T10:38:29.506-04:002011-07-30T10:38:29.506-04:00Thanks so much, Layinda!! I'll def. keep ever...Thanks so much, Layinda!! I'll def. keep everyone updated. : )Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-26961526167453396352011-07-30T10:29:01.260-04:002011-07-30T10:29:01.260-04:00It sounds like you have a good plan in place, and ...It sounds like you have a good plan in place, and the cover looks fantastic. Good luck, and keep us posted! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-72237315443032568872011-07-30T09:19:02.094-04:002011-07-30T09:19:02.094-04:00Thanks, Alexandra!! I couldn't do it without ...Thanks, Alexandra!! I couldn't do it without everyone's support. It's much appreciated!!Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-31655012440577483032011-07-30T09:05:02.814-04:002011-07-30T09:05:02.814-04:00Good luck! I'll be watching your blog to find ...Good luck! I'll be watching your blog to find out when it's available! :)Alexandra Shostakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517091878608894496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-84457640024676859432011-07-29T23:40:27.697-04:002011-07-29T23:40:27.697-04:00Thanks so much, Steve. I'll be sure to let yo...Thanks so much, Steve. I'll be sure to let you know! : )Cali MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325706421952281177.post-50340160369018334062011-07-29T22:50:58.058-04:002011-07-29T22:50:58.058-04:00Good for you getting those books out there. Wishin...Good for you getting those books out there. Wishing you the best. Let me know when and where I can purchase them.scubasteve4https://www.blogger.com/profile/12423280944865138379noreply@blogger.com