09-11-2010, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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I'm happy to be here
Greetings;
I think what is happening to the publishing industry is the most exciting realignment I have had the luck to be part of in a very long career. I started in 2006 morphing from a technology consultant to a mystery writer and found that the publishing industry was entering a period of massive change. My agent advised me to get on the independent author/publisher bandwagon after the deals offered by three publishers were 'not appealing'. While continuing to write my mysteries and consult part time I studied the industry and the new opportunities. Every day I learn something new and exciting and expanded the reach to my audience and fans. My books are sold in both e-book format and paperback globally. I get feedback from readers globally and respond. Five years ago a new author could not even dream of this kind of market reach. On the flip side I research and acquire new and exciting books via my Kindle. A process that is so comfortable and easy, I believe e-book distribution will completely eclipse paper/print production in five years. That is a statement I would never have made prior to buying and using my first Kindle and now I shudder at acquiring a book any other way…and I am part of the generation that the traditional publishers perceive will always want a paper book. Thanks to MobileReads for welcoming me into the group and I hope to be a contributing participant for some time to come. If anyone has any questions about my experience outlined above and they think I may have some knowledge I can pass on constructively, do not hesitate to ask. Regards, G. Hugh Bodell Author of The Treachery In Turtle Bay Collection |
09-11-2010, 02:01 PM | #2 |
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Nice intro, GHugh
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09-11-2010, 03:37 PM | #3 |
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Welcome to MR!
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09-11-2010, 04:52 PM | #4 |
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Hello and welcome to MR!!!
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09-11-2010, 04:56 PM | #5 |
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Hi Hugh and welcome to MobileRead
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09-11-2010, 05:48 PM | #6 |
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Hi GHugh, thanks for the info and welcome to MR!
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09-11-2010, 06:09 PM | #7 |
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Hi GHugh,
Wow...cool, I just publish my own ebook "knowing your emotions" only in Bahasa Indonesia - my native language. I wish someday I could publish my own ebook in English. Welcome to MR... |
09-12-2010, 04:02 AM | #8 |
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Welcome to mobileread .... |
09-12-2010, 08:02 AM | #9 |
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Good to have your new company, Hugh. Best wishes. Neil
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09-12-2010, 11:20 AM | #10 |
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welcome I hope you do well with your mysteries !
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09-12-2010, 12:10 PM | #11 |
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Welcome to MR!
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09-12-2010, 03:12 PM | #12 |
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Welcome, Hugh. I liked your introduction. Very informative.
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