Backlist Ebooks--A source for inexpensive author-published out of print books! - Page 10

emellaich · 10-25-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanette

Based on what I've seen so far, Calibre does a decent job converting PDFs.

The biggest problem is when the pdf has page based stuff like headers and page numbers. You get all of this stuff interspersed throughout your ebook text. It's especially a pain when you use TTS (text-to-speech).

Terisa de morgan · 10-26-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by emellaich

The biggest problem is when the pdf has page based stuff like headers and page numbers. You get all of this stuff interspersed throughout your ebook text. It's especially a pain when you use TTS (text-to-speech).

In that kind of books, for a better work, I suggest Mobipocket Creator. It removes headers and footers quit well.

Doranna Durgin · 10-30-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

You will enjoy your reading experience with a good reader. But if you can, before you get a nook, go also check out the Sony PRS-650 and see which one you like best. Then buy the one you want.

Thank you!

I have available to me a recent iteration of Sony (not the brand-spankin' latest, but the one before that) for extended borrowing if I'd like it, which is one of the reasons I'm heading for the Nook. Variety in the local family cluster! ;>

PS So sorry, have been totally disappeary for too long--epic hailstorm here, massive area damage, catastrophe teams--lost all my agility equipment! Totally off the grid to do repairs, deal with insurance. It'll be another month or so, though...)

--Doranna

Doranna Durgin · 10-30-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

Agreed. And we'll take care of that as soon as all the cats are herded into the corral.

Bwah ha ha! That just about covers it...

Doranna Durgin · 10-30-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Doranna, I 'm going to echo Jon here. I was thisclose to buying a Nook when I got my Sony 600. Since I got it, I've been really, really glad I went that direction. The 650 is a ton better than my 600 (new screen technologies), so I'd highly recommend adding it to your decision making process.

Thank you! Ahhh, I do the dance of Major Purchase Anxiety!

Doranna Durgin · 10-30-2010, 10:04 PM

Aaaand...one more day for this sale!

(We've had a fun time...hope you have, too 8) )

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Originally Posted by Patricia Ryan

Halloween Sale!

Get 25% OFF Smashwords coupon codes for ebooks by 14 authors, including NYT and USA Today bestsellers and major award-winners! And these are already-low-priced digital reprints of out-of-print titles from major publishers, so it's an opportunity to stock up on some fabulous reads by terrific authors! All genres and ebook formats (including MOBI for the Kindle).

You can get the coupon codes either at the Backlist eBooks Facebook page or our interim website (click on the "Specials" page). The sale ends Oct. 31, so don't delay--and don't keep it a secret from your friends who love bargain books!

Patricia Ryan · 11-01-2010, 06:57 PM

The sale is over, and we sold a heck of a lot of books! Thanks to everyone who took advantage of our coupon codes!

Pat

starrigger · 11-02-2010, 02:08 AM

Thanks for organizing it, Pat and Doranna!

Patricia Ryan · 11-06-2010, 11:23 AM

You asked for it. Here it is!

Announcing one-stop shopping for Kindle editions of out-of-print books by established authors, including NYT and USA Today bestsellers and award-winners, most just $2.99

The Backlist eBooks Kindle Store

Scores of books in all genres -- Check it out!

Miriam Minger · 11-28-2010, 11:23 PM

So glad to be a part of Backlist ebooks! Thanks, Doranna and Pat.

Miriam Minger
http://www.amazon.com/The-Pagans-Pri...1004526&sr=8-5

Doranna Durgin · 12-27-2010, 02:07 PM

So, guess what! Backlist eBooks is having an "It's Still the Season!" Sale

December 26-31

25% off listed books with coupon codes!

It's the usual for Smashwords--all the formats, all DRM-Free. 8) For this one, we've got 21 authors with 84 books, including Jeffrey's newly released omnibus (I snagged that one first thing, heh heh heh).

Happy Reading!

starrigger · 12-27-2010, 08:04 PM

So you were the one, Doranna! Thanks!

Doranna Durgin · 12-28-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

So you were the one, Doranna! Thanks!

Well, I was the FIRST. ;>

starrigger · 12-28-2010, 11:20 PM

So Doranna -- Which of yours would you recommend to a first-time reader? Say, if the interest was more fantasy than romance?

And Pat, or any of the other participating authors: If someone's new to your work, do you have a "first read recommendation"?

Patricia Ryan · 12-29-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

And Pat, or any of the other participating authors: If someone's new to your work, do you have a "first read recommendation"?

I would have to say it depends on the reader's tastes. Someone who likes mystery and suspense would probably go for the first book in my historical mystery series, STILL LIFE WITH MURDER. Fans of medieval romance should check out SILKEN THREADS, my medieval Rear Window. My big seller in ebook form is definitely STILL LIFE.

Pat

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11-01-2010, 06:57 PM	#142
Patricia Ryan Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle, iPad	The sale is over, and we sold a heck of a lot of books! Thanks to everyone who took advantage of our coupon codes! Pat

11-02-2010, 02:08 AM	#143
starrigger Jeffrey A. Carver Posts: 1,355 Karma: 1107383 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, Droid phone, Nook HD+	Thanks for organizing it, Pat and Doranna!

11-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#144
Patricia Ryan Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle, iPad	You asked for it. Here it is! Announcing one-stop shopping for Kindle editions of out-of-print books by established authors, including NYT and USA Today bestsellers and award-winners, most just $2.99 The Backlist eBooks Kindle Store Scores of books in all genres -- Check it out!

11-28-2010, 11:23 PM	#145
Miriam Minger Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Amazon Kindle	So glad to be a part of Backlist ebooks! Thanks, Doranna and Pat. Miriam Minger http://www.amazon.com/The-Pagans-Pri...1004526&sr=8-5

12-27-2010, 02:07 PM	#146
Doranna Durgin neo Posts: 41 Karma: 112 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Mexico Device: none	So, guess what! Backlist eBooks is having an "It's Still the Season!" Sale December 26-31 25% off listed books with coupon codes! It's the usual for Smashwords--all the formats, all DRM-Free. 8) For this one, we've got 21 authors with 84 books, including Jeffrey's newly released omnibus (I snagged that one first thing, heh heh heh). Happy Reading!

12-27-2010, 08:04 PM	#147
starrigger Jeffrey A. Carver Posts: 1,355 Karma: 1107383 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, Droid phone, Nook HD+	So you were the one, Doranna! Thanks!

12-28-2010, 11:20 PM	#149
starrigger Jeffrey A. Carver Posts: 1,355 Karma: 1107383 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, Droid phone, Nook HD+	So Doranna -- Which of yours would you recommend to a first-time reader? Say, if the interest was more fantasy than romance? And Pat, or any of the other participating authors: If someone's new to your work, do you have a "first read recommendation"?

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