The Star Captain's Daughter free ebook - Page 2

Vaseline · 01-26-2009, 02:42 PM

I downloaded a copy to read on my reader, thanks for making it available

Steven Lyle Jordan · 01-26-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fledchen

I'm confused. Why is PDF not considered an ebook format? I understand that it does not display well on most mobile devices, but it can still be viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.

Don't be fooled: PDF is a valid e-book format, in fact, one of the very first. It's just not a popular e-book format.

PDF was originally designed to facilitate printing of electronic documents on different computer platforms, but it was later altered so that it served other purposes, including reading documents on the PC, and preserving formatting, without bothering to print them. That makes it an e-book format.

These days, scalability is considered key to "proper" e-book formats, so they can be read on various devices of different display sizes. Some PDFs will scale reasonably if they are properly tagged, but not all producers know how to tag a PDF... and some (non-Adobe) PDF applications, including those on most dedicated reading devices, cannot properly read a tagged PDF.

With those inherent limitations (and a large group of people who are philosophically against using Adobe products, even when they are equal or superior to available alternatives), you get a very vocal majority against the format. But if it works fine for you, by all means, enjoy it!

Kimber An · 01-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Of course, a manuscript never seems perfect, but I can't afford professional editing.

Hadrian fixed the cover art for me! Now, I'll see where else I can distribute this. For anyone who's interested, there's more stuff about this novel on the blog version of it.

http://thestarcaptainsdaughter.wordpress.com

zelda_pinwheel · 01-26-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimber An

Of course, a manuscript never seems perfect, but I can't afford professional editing.

Hadrian fixed the cover art for me! Now, I'll see where else I can distribute this. For anyone who's interested, there's more stuff about this novel on the blog version of it.

http://thestarcaptainsdaughter.wordpress.com

yes, if you have any questions or trouble with uploading to feedbooks, hadrien is around to help you out (feedbooks is his site, so he knows how everything works.

don't hesitate to ask questions). congratulations on getting it uploaded. i see it has already been downloaded 72 times ! nice ! keep up the good work.

Kimber An · 01-26-2009, 04:39 PM

I leave to check email and stuff for a few minutes...

I'm so thrilled not everyone requires blood-sucking dead guys in their Young Adult novels.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-26-2009, 04:42 PM

now it's 73.

JSWolf · 01-26-2009, 05:36 PM

But the output from Feedbooks is a lot nicer then what we get from Manybooks.

JSWolf · 01-26-2009, 05:37 PM

I've downloaded the ePub version from Feedbooks and have read the first chapter on my 505. So far it's interesting.

rhadin · 01-26-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimber An

I just downloaded The Star Captains' Daughter at feedbooks.

FWIW, the title should be The Star Captain's Daughter unless she is the daughter of multiple captains.

Kimber An · 01-26-2009, 06:49 PM

I think my novel illustrates why Star Trek doesn't allow their captains to procreate with each other.

Yes, both her parents are star captains.

Thanks, JS. I was heading over to ManyBooks next, actually.

JSWolf · 01-26-2009, 07:21 PM

You might give Calibre a try in order to generate a good LRF. Of course, if you want, I can do so from either the ePub or the Mobipocket via Feedbooks. That way, the people with 500s won't be stuck with PDF.

Dr. Drib · 01-26-2009, 07:27 PM

Hi, Kimber An:

Yes, certainly check out Manybooks and Feedbooks, two major players.

Many people here prefer Feedbooks over Manybooks because of their attractive layouts. Manybooks, on the other hand, does indeed have more file formats. So: Those are two important pluses for EACH choice.

Also, don't forget MobileRead, as we have over 8,000 books at this time and growing rapidly.

I would also like to welcome you to MobileRead, even though you've posted about 7 times.

I always like to say this to pleasant personalities - Have Fun!

Don

Kimber An · 01-27-2009, 09:34 AM

Do I need to register an account seperate from the one I did for these forums?

I'm logged on here, but the Deve Hub says I'm not and won't accept my info.

Dr. Drib · 01-27-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimber An

Do I need to register an account seperate from the one I did for these forums?

I'm logged on here, but the Deve Hub says I'm not and won't accept my info.

Hmm, let send this question to another Moderator, one who may know.

Don

NatCh · 01-27-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimber An

Do I need to register an account seperate from the one I did for these forums?

I'm logged on here, but the Deve Hub says I'm not and won't accept my info.

Hey, Kimber An, I'm not sure if I can help you either, but maybe I can get a bit closer.

What are you trying to download, exactly, and from where? links would be helpful in being sure we're talking about the same things.

01-26-2009, 04:18 PM	#18
Kimber An Member Posts: 13 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alaska Device: none	Feedbooks Edits Complete Of course, a manuscript never seems perfect, but I can't afford professional editing. Hadrian fixed the cover art for me! Now, I'll see where else I can distribute this. For anyone who's interested, there's more stuff about this novel on the blog version of it. http://thestarcaptainsdaughter.wordpress.com

01-26-2009, 04:39 PM	#20
Kimber An Member Posts: 13 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alaska Device: none	72? Jiminy Christmas! I leave to check email and stuff for a few minutes... I'm so thrilled not everyone requires blood-sucking dead guys in their Young Adult novels.

01-26-2009, 06:49 PM	#25
Kimber An Member Posts: 13 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alaska Device: none	If nothing else... I think my novel illustrates why Star Trek doesn't allow their captains to procreate with each other. Yes, both her parents are star captains. Thanks, JS. I was heading over to ManyBooks next, actually. Last edited by Kimber An; 01-26-2009 at 06:50 PM. Reason: forgot something

01-27-2009, 09:34 AM	#28
Kimber An Member Posts: 13 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alaska Device: none	Downloading here at Mobile Read Do I need to register an account seperate from the one I did for these forums? I'm logged on here, but the Deve Hub says I'm not and won't accept my info.

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01-26-2009, 02:42 PM	#16
Vaseline Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS 505	I downloaded a copy to read on my reader, thanks for making it available

01-26-2009, 04:42 PM	#21
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	now it's 73.

01-26-2009, 05:36 PM	#22
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,798 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	But the output from Feedbooks is a lot nicer then what we get from Manybooks.

01-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#23
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,798 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I've downloaded the ePub version from Feedbooks and have read the first chapter on my 505. So far it's interesting.

01-26-2009, 07:21 PM	#26
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,798 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You might give Calibre a try in order to generate a good LRF. Of course, if you want, I can do so from either the ePub or the Mobipocket via Feedbooks. That way, the people with 500s won't be stuck with PDF.

01-26-2009, 07:27 PM	#27
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,462 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Hi, Kimber An: Yes, certainly check out Manybooks and Feedbooks, two major players. Many people here prefer Feedbooks over Manybooks because of their attractive layouts. Manybooks, on the other hand, does indeed have more file formats. So: Those are two important pluses for EACH choice. Also, don't forget MobileRead, as we have over 8,000 books at this time and growing rapidly. I would also like to welcome you to MobileRead, even though you've posted about 7 times. I always like to say this to pleasant personalities - Have Fun! Don