Erotica & Romance Books, eBooks etc

Monday, May 30, 2011

Some of the Top Science Fiction and Young Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Authors You May Have Not Read Yet

Here is a list of some of the authors I would like to interview. Find out why I am interested in them by purchasing and reading their books. You will see why I would not mind having them over for dinner.

HP Mallory, JA Konrath, John Locke

Morgan Rice Andrea Cremer
Lauren Burd Rachel Hawkins
Kailin Gow Cassandra Clare
Rachel Vincent C. C. Hunter
Melissa Marr Lisa McMann
Jenna Black Maggie Stiefvater
Carrie Jones Alyson Noel
Lauren Kate Kimberly Derting


Amanda Hocking L. J. Smith
Rachel Caine Melissa Marr
Kailin Gow Carrie Jones
Richelle Mead Lili St. Crow
P. C. Cast Ellen Schreiber
Kristin Cast Chloe Neill
Lauren Burd Cassandra Clare
Melissa de la Cruz Andrea Cremer

JA Konrath Makes an Offer to Indie Stores: Become Publishers Like Amazon.com

How can you boycott the books of such a great writer? Do not hate such a classic guy!

JA Konrath signed with Thomas and Mercer. And a group of booksellers threaten to boycott and return some of his books. The problem is that the indie publishers are realizing that Amazon is making huge gains on their territory.

Keep in mind that JA Konrath has been wroking greatly with the booksellers. According to his own recollection, he does not consider himself the enemy they are portraying him to be. He has been very grateful to the booksellers. This is what he wrote on his own blog, "a Newbie's guide to publishing"

"So signing a deal with Amazon makes me the enemy of bookstores?

Me, who has signed at over 1200 bookstores? Who has thanked over 1500 booksellers by name in the acknowledgements of my novels? Who has named five major characters in my series after booksellers?"


So the author and co-author Joe want to make a deal to the Indie stores that they should not turn down.

"Between Joe and I, we have over twenty book-length works available. If you'd like to publish any of them and sell them out of your store, contact us. We'll give you an 85% royalty, send you our already formatted interiors and covers, and you can print and sell as many as you'd like. Or we can do the printing, and ship them to you signed, and give you the same 40% discount the major NY Publishers give you per book.

These are trade paperbacks, 9"x6", priced at $13.95.

Our titles include:
65 Proof (Collected Stories)
Shot of Tequila
Disturb
Trapped
Endurance
Origin
The List
Suckers
Jack Daniels Stories (Collected Stories)
Horror Stories (Collected Stories)
Flee
Draculas
Banana Hammock
Run
Desert Places
Locked Doors
Serial Uncut
Killers Uncut
Famous
Serial Killers Uncut
Fully Loaded (Collected Stories)
Thicker Than Blood"

Just like any writer, JA Konrath's goals are to write books that his fans want and to make a decent living doing so. Who can be against such a prolific writer?

By the way, here is a list of the books (novels) written by this great contemporary author: (Search on Google or Amazon with their ISBN)

Endurance (2010) - Under the pseudonym Jack Kilborn ISBN 1453885684
Trapped (2010) - Under the pseudonym Jack Kilborn ISBN 1453806024
Shaken (2010) - 7th in Jack Daniels series
Cherry Bomb (2009) - 6th in Jack Daniels series
Afraid (2008) - Under the pseudonym Jack Kilborn
Fuzzy Navel (2008) - 5th in Jack Daniels series ISBN 1401302807
Dirty Martini (2007) - 4th in Jack Daniels series ISBN 1401302793
Rusty Nail (2006) - 3rd in Jack Daniels series ISBN 140130088X
Bloody Mary (2005) - 2nd in Jack Daniels series ISBN 0786890746
Whiskey Sour (2004) - 1st in Jack Daniels series ISBN 078689072X

Find out more on the author's blog

All The Young Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Books Written by Amanda Hocking: "Virtue" is Her Recent Release




Remember that you can find all of Amanda Hocking's books at Amazon.com, KDP.amazon.com. If you have not read any of her books, today is the right day to get started on this exhilarating journey, an escapade like no others. Make sure to stop time for a few hours!

The author wrote, "All three books in her Trylle Trilogy are available now and were recently optioned for a film. The first four books in her vampire series - My Blood Approves, Fate, Flutter, and Wisdom are out, along with Letters to Elise, a novella about Peter. Hollowland is the first book in the young adult dystopian series The Hollows...."



Amanda has just released "Virtue" on Amazon for $2.99. You can purchase it now.



My Blood Approves

Fate (My Blood Approves)

Flutter (My Blood Approves)

Switched (Trylle Trilogy)

Torn (Trylle Trilogy)


Ascend (Trylle Trilogy)

Wisdom

Hollowland

A letter to Elise

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Ethnic, OtherWorld, Real-World Booklet in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole: Vwala Se Te Yon Fwa (Once Upon a Time...)

Short Conversations & Dialogues in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole: Vwala Se Te Yon Fwa


Get a copy "Vwala Se Te Yon Fwa...." at Smashwords.com now.





Get a copy of "Short Conversations and Dialogues: Vwala Se Te Yon Fwa" as a Nook Book(ebook)




Purchase your copy of "Short Conversations and Dialogues in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole: Vwala Se Te Yon Fwa"

The Roles of e-Readers such as Kindle, Nook, iPad and Self-Publishing Platforms such as KDP Amazon, BN.com/Pubit, Lulu, SmashWords etc in the New Publishing Revolution

The state of the publishing industry is fine. As more and more book buyers and readers are embracing technology,writers and publishers will have to follow suite and meet their customers where they are. These days, everyone knows that the book readers can be found reading their e-readers which can be a Kindle, a Nook, or an iPad to name just a few. The impact of technology on the publishing industry begins to come to fruition. From mom and pop bookshops to large conglomerates and indie publishing companies, everyone is paying attention and is trying hard to adjust and adapt to the changing times.

Indeed, the operative word is change. The publishing industry has known a lot of changes over the years. The changes brought the adoption of technology in the last few years have made it possible for writers to focus on developing their craft and telling great stories which can be published in various new formats and media. UrbanBookBlogger.Blogspot.com wants to chronicle the new ways that writers are using technology to connect with their readers. For sure, today's technology makes it possible to publish a book in a matter of minutes. Preparing the manuscript still requires a lot of time. It is still led by the writer's inspiration and creative skills. That is a luxury that the modern tech has allowed the writers to concentrate on developing his or her craft.


Julie Bosman of the New York Times summarizes the changes this way "Authors are shrugging off publishers to self-publish their work. Publishers are advancing into retail. Barnes & Noble is getting deeper into the gadget business, and Amazon is stepping into publishing.."

We must say that the days of disdain of the self-published authors are long gone. Technological advances in the areas of publishing platforms such as Lulu.com, Kindle, Nook eBook, Smashwords.com, and others show how readers can download their books right in the comfort of their homes.

The competition of prices that exists among the providers of e-readers is good for the consumers and buyers of the e-books. Amazon.com does not want to be left behind. In fact, it is on top with its assortment of Kindle e-readers. Barnes and Noble has just released its Nook Color. Well, Apple has its inconic iPad and iphone devices.

Many industry insiders are predicting that as digital is going global at a very fast rate, the publishing industry will benefit hugely. The devices that are common these days in the United States and many first-world countries or in the hands of those who can afford them have not reached the masses of say- India, Latin America, and Africa-. In one word, once these same devices are found in most places on the planet, there is going to be a huge demand for e-books that can delivered in local languages. Obviously, languages such as English, Spanish, French, Danish, German, Japanese and others will have a head start because of the early arrival and adoption of this cutting-edge technology. Must we say that it is going the times when being able to connect with readers in their native tongues will be very beneficial for the authors who speak more than one languages!

With self-publishing platforms such as Kindle, PubIt, and many blog platforms such as Blogger, blogspot, wordpress, etc, writers will be able to connect and nurture their clients' base, the readers.

The role of social media: The book professionals as well as the writer/author/publisher/self-published will have to incorporate the tools that are made readily available by the likes of Facebook and Twitter. Any self-respecting writers or agents or publishers must have these accounts. For those who have not been able to make sense of these new tools, they can attend conferences with titles such as these: "“Twitter Fundamentals for Book Professionals” and “How eBooks Will Save the Book: Putting Storytelling and Creation at the Center of Publishing..."

What is clear is that the stories or the content will reign as kings. The methods of delivery and making them accessible to the readers will occupy a special place in the new publishing industry.

Friday, May 27, 2011

What Are the Huge Sales Numbers Saying About Amanda Hocking, HP Mallory, JA Konrath, and John Locke's eBooks?

The number of ebooks sold by the women writers such as HP Mallory and Amanda Hocking tells us that more and more people are reading ebooks using all kinds of media. They are using their web browser to purchase, download and read ebooks from the likes of Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, web sites, blogs and various other indie sites. What is clear is that not only are men and women are reading these books, they are churning them out as fast as possible. It is a new boom of writers and readers united by the platform on which they write and read.

Some readers choose to read on their laptops or desktops. More and more readers are using their smartphones and e-readers such as iPad and Kindle. So far, the number of iPads and Kindle sold is a true reflection of the new segment of the technology-savvy market. Well-known authors such as Amanda Hocking, HP Mallory, JA Konrath, and John Locke will tell you that technology has helped them sell quite a few books. Let us agree that they have sold beaucoup de livres (many books). This new phenomenon is only in this country. It is all over the world. The technological gains made by the industry appear to have left the traditional publishing companies way behind. Many of them are playing the catch up games right now. With a good story and direct access to their customers (say readers), Amanda Hocking and John Locke have been able to sell untold numbers of books.

To answer the question asked in the title of this post, more and more women are sinking their teeth in a genre of books made popular by the likes of J. K Rowlins, Stephenie Meyer.


We are talking about the paranormal novels or paranovels, the science fiction, light or dark fantasy books that most women have been reading. We must also add the fairy tales that are very popular these days.

Urban fantasy was created by those who want to claim their unique sense of power in this economy that leaves many people jobless. Many women have lost their jobs. They want to be productive. They do not want to lose their power. Call it escapism from this harsh reality or what not. Reading the urban fantasy books takes their minds off the grittiness of life for a few hours. No wonder that urban fantasy books are doing very well.

Where else can young adults and women of all ages can transform themselves in the pages of their books for a few days or weeks?

What is urban fantasy?

Urban fantasy is an interesting mix of science fiction, fantasy, romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal. Many of us who write science fiction and urban fantasy or paranormal books will tell you that they are not for everybody.


Urban fantasy novels about vampires, werewolves, zombies, supernatural creatures, blood and romance are booming, and women are sinking their teeth into them in ravenous numbers.

Why do teens devour these books?

Well, let's let this superb writer answer the question: "Vampires are super sexy. Vampires and teens have a lot in common. Teens have surging hormones, vampires have surging blood lust. Teenagers think they're immortal," she said.

From the craziness that exists in the celebrity world and how people worship stars, we can have an idea of what it is like to be young, sexy and powerful. Everybody wants this combination of attributes even if it is just for a few hours. "To be young and beautiful and have power forever is pretty alluring in this society,' she added.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

John Locke, The King of 99 Cents eBooks and the International Bestselling Self-Published Author

John Locke @Donovancreed is the author of 7 fast-paced novels. He has written books that people really want to read. No wonder that every minute one of his books is downloaded somewhere on earth. It has been reported that every 7 seconds, twenty four hours a day, a John Locke novel is downloaded somewhere in the world. Wow! That is so amazing for a guy who used to sell insurance and always dreamed about writing. The saying about every American is walking around and dreaming about writing his/her novel rings true with John Locke.
"All seven of Locke’s previous books have made the Amazon/Kindle Best Seller’s List at the same time! He’s had five books in the Top 10 at the same time, including #1 and #2!"

Here is a list of his books: Lethal People, Lethal Experiment, Saving Rachel, Now & Then, Wish List, a Girl Like You, Vegas Moon

Here is the review of one of his books:

"Vegas Moon - 7th Book in Series: In order to save his own life, Donovan Creed signs on as bodyguard to the most famous gambler in Las Vegas history, Jim “Lucky” Peters. Lucky, worth millions, has hit a losing streak and must raise a lot of cash in a short period of time from some of the world’s creepiest people. It doesn’t take long for Creed to learn that the person who holds the key to his survival is none other than Lucky’s smokin’ hot wife, Gwen, who has secrets of her own. Preliminary reviewers term Vegas Moon “Hilarious!” “Uproarious!” “Funniest book in the series!” With Vegas Moon, “Locke hasn’t just hit a home run, he’s hit it over the fence, out of the park, and into the comedy hall of fame!”

So far, Saving Rachel, Vegas Moon, and a Girl Like You are some of my favorite books.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Switched by Amanda Hocking is my current Read: Read this Sample and Purchase Your Copy Today



Goodreads.com

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Familiarize Yourselves with the Characters of the Netherworld, Otherworld, and Underworld Found in Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Novels

Here is what you will most likely find in most Urban Fantasy books:

The settings:  Modern-day shopping centers such as malls, cafe, dancehalls, clubs, fitness centers, airports or any other places you may imagine.  Think about major metropolitan areas such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Paris, France, England etc.  Think about and contrast the New World vs. the Old World. 

The characters will contain some variation of the following:  Zombies, Ninjas, Pirates, Vampires, and Trolls, Fairy tales, fairy stories, all fairy tales,

The Terms:  Netherworld, borderland, aliens, otherworld, impossible love, battle between the forces of Good and evil etc.

The Urban Fantasy Author and Titles Most Contempoaries Know About: J.K. Rowlings and Her Harry Potter Series

The Harry Potter book series:
  • Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Welcome to UrbanFantasyPublishing: This is Where You Can Find The Hottest Romance Novels and Urban Fairy Tales

Welcome to UrbanFantasyPublishing, The OtherWorld Romance Novel and eFairy Tales Publishing!

Those of us who are familiar with this subset of the romance category know it is made popular mostly by Charles de Lint, Neil Gaiman and Emma Bull.  In many areas, it is referred to as "fanfiction, surrealist stories, faeries, fairy tales."  All of us will agree that this genre is mostly populated by the faeries and denizens of the otherworlds where ordinary things, people, and objects take on a much larger significance. 

Many critics and literary luminaries say that this genre, created around the 1980s represents the boundaries and borderland separating the known world from the supernatural, fantastic and unknown worlds.  This is why we feel so interested in finding out, exploring what else may lie there, anywhere out there.

With Urban Fantasy Publishing, our readers will be able to relate to the settings, environment which the characters inhabit.  We find some of these famous characters in Tolkien's Middle Earth.  His and other fantasy books such as The Lord of the Rings represent some of the best in the field. Human beings have always been attracted to faeries and elves, vampires and zombies, werewolves and trolls etc.  The most interesting thing that urban fantasy does is to place these characters in our contemporary, modern worlds.

In UrbanFantasyPublishing, we will be focusing mostly on shapeshifting, future borderworlds, vampires and otherworld creatures and denizens.  We want to release books that will interest the Young Adult categories.  In the end, we want to publish books that most readers can enjoy.