Interesting Authors Blog

Return to Paper?

I was recently exposed to an article on declining eBook sales. I skimmed through the article and kicked off a discussion with my fellow authors which I’m sure will invite comment on here <Grin> but, I feel compelled to both support and debunk this article. Yes, I believe people are…

Roland HughesJune 26, 2016September 4, 2017

Music

Surround Sound Sucks

Quite some time ago I picked up a 2006 Toyota Avalon which I just love to drive. Quite possibly the best built car on the market. Strong reputation for last past 300,000 miles if you keep up with the oil changes and minor maintenance. One thing which has annoyed me…

Roland HughesJune 26, 2016September 4, 2017

Stories Thank You Sir May I Have Another

It’s a Jeep Thing

It was a sad day a couple of weeks ago. I finally bit the bullet and got rid of my 1990 Jeep Wagoneer Ltd. Sad day indeed. The Wagoneer wasn’t my daily driver. Actually, it was a really nice Jeep when I bought it in 2001. Sight unseen off eBay…

Roland HughesJune 24, 2016September 4, 2017

Publishing

I Want to See My Title in Book Stores

You know, unless you are going to go the “traditional” publishing route with Hollywood Accounting which could bury 90+% of your royalties so it can line the pockets of upper management and their families . . . it’s the worst dream anyone can have. Here is a bit of math…

Roland HughesJune 19, 2016September 3, 2017

Experience Publishing

Beware of Book Pricing Scams

There is currently a massive book pricing scam going on industry wide. The bulk of this problem can be laid squarely at the feet of Amazon.com’s lack-of-management team. Other selling services have now figured out how to exploit this ethic-less on-line retailer world with various automated pricing scams of their…

Roland HughesJune 14, 2016February 8, 2021

Russian Dolls Stories

Is Sending Money by U.S. Post Office Illegal?

This question comes up a lot. I hear all kinds of people nattering about this at various times. I’ve even had a client tell me this straight faced and point out one guy who was currently in our building who went to jail for it. Well . . . yes,…

Roland HughesJune 13, 2016September 2, 2017

Publishing Reviews Stories Thank You Sir May I Have Another

Going Back in Time

No, I’m not going to tell you there is some secret government program which has achieved time travel. The fact we are all alive means they haven’t. If they are incompetent enough to be an elected official now and they can’t fix anything the last thing anyone wants is them…

Roland HughesJune 7, 2016September 1, 2017