tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post7137284132295677015..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: E-Book WeekHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-62047139727862847132009-02-08T12:31:00.000-06:002009-02-08T12:31:00.000-06:00Jon - Thanks for such a sane, well thought out, re...Jon - Thanks for such a sane, well thought out, response. I think you're right. My kids live by the computer (heck, I do as well) so they are totally comfortable reading online, although my son reads a ton of print books. Even I'm wanting to get an e-book reader. And once the filters, as you say, are in, we'll reach that tipping point.<BR/><BR/>The picture is for a Tech Career book coming out next month. It's called: Automotive Technicians. I'm now working on the next in the series, called Avionics Technicians. They're the men and women who work on aviation electronics, like what you see in the cockpit.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-81903992383871768002009-02-07T19:04:00.000-06:002009-02-07T19:04:00.000-06:00I think ebooks are the future, both for traditiona...I think ebooks are the future, both for traditional publishing and for self-publishing. Younger readers are quite used to reading in the electronic form. As the reading demographic shifts (more old folks like me moving on - so to speak) a younger readership will have no problem buying their books in electronic form.<BR/><BR/>I also think that traditional publishers will begin to see an erosion of market share to self-publishing. The stigma of self-publishing is slowly beginning to fade. New filters will inevitably be developed, so that well written, well edited works generate the appropriate buzz.<BR/><BR/>Once such filters reduce the crap shoot factor to an acceptable level, self-publishing will gain respectability. With respectability will come market share. The times, they are a changing.<BR/>~jon<BR/>p.s. Great picture, by the way. What book is it for, or is that still under wraps? ~jonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-69590319934747218792009-02-07T08:44:00.000-06:002009-02-07T08:44:00.000-06:00With each day, I begin to more and more want a Kin...With each day, I begin to more and more want a Kindle. Would that make a good Valentine's gift?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-17197484388514349142009-02-07T05:40:00.000-06:002009-02-07T05:40:00.000-06:00Love the new pic Helen. You look lovely. As for eb...Love the new pic Helen. You look lovely. As for ebook week - I thinks it's a great initiative. I'm an ebook addict as well as an ebook author. So it's good news all round for me.<BR/><BR/>Joan De La Haye<BR/>http://joandelahaye.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-83029160726412553512009-02-06T16:27:00.000-06:002009-02-06T16:27:00.000-06:00It's not called "rinse" anymore. We call it "highl...It's not called "rinse" anymore. We call it "highlights." Tee-hee. I would snort, but we rarely do that unless we're drinking tea and laughing at the same time.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-46681246084920243332009-02-06T14:58:00.000-06:002009-02-06T14:58:00.000-06:00Oh ok - cool! I'll get right on it."Old hag" indee...Oh ok - cool! I'll get right on it.<BR/><BR/>"Old hag" indeed - snort - No I've always thought you were drop dead gorgeous, just with the other shot your hair looks gray. Are you using a rinse? Hmm - only her hairdresser knows for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-24477260961254953702009-02-06T14:11:00.000-06:002009-02-06T14:11:00.000-06:00E-book doesn't mean self-published, Marvin. If you...E-book doesn't mean self-published, Marvin. If you're books are available in digital form, like for the Kindle, then you have the E-book Week celebration to look forward to. <BR/><BR/>Hmm. Is that good or bad that you had been envisioning me as an old hag?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-53116551369275027692009-02-06T12:58:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:58:00.000-06:00Oops! this is a SELF-pub deal! OIC now said the du...Oops! this is a SELF-pub deal! OIC now said the dummy (grin) - Hmmm I'd hafta work really fast - still a great tip and post. Love the new photo - you're younger than the mental image I had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-6951653039804747562009-02-06T12:53:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:53:00.000-06:00Wow - great value today with this post, Helen. I j...Wow - great value today with this post, Helen. I just signed up with smashwords. I have two books available in Kindle and the new book (Free Spirit anthology)ebook version just MIGHT make it on time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-85270307762293078422009-02-06T12:14:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:14:00.000-06:00I agree, Jean, I think it will change. Even I am b...I agree, Jean, I think it will change. Even I am beginning to want a Kindle. Maybe I'll talk to Santa.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-14463745708114396982009-02-06T12:02:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:02:00.000-06:00I like the new photo, Helen. It lets us get to kno...I like the new photo, Helen. It lets us get to know you better. :) I think that ebook week is great. My books also available as ebooks, including Kindle, but I still like the feel of a paperback when I'm reading in bed at night. That will change, I'm sure.<BR/><BR/>Jean<BR/><BR/>http://mysteriouspeople.blogspot.com/Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-15053439299057755062009-02-06T09:53:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:53:00.000-06:00Ha! I didn't know if anyone would notice the new p...Ha! I didn't know if anyone would notice the new picture. I had to have one done for a book cover. I rather liked hiding behind the sunglasses, but decided to update since I actually had one done by a professional.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-87938629928816838402009-02-06T08:43:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:43:00.000-06:00I wish I had an e-book ready to launch for next we...I wish I had an e-book ready to launch for next week. I hate to miss the perfect timing.<BR/>BTW: It's great to see your face!L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-32727648108796563322009-02-06T08:41:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:41:00.000-06:00Yay! I think it's gonna be a week for celebrating....Yay! I think it's gonna be a week for celebrating.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-2123886343696184062009-02-06T08:34:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:34:00.000-06:00I've already got an interview and feature going up...I've already got an interview and feature going up for the week with Rita!<BR/><BR/>L. Diane Wolfe<BR/>www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com<BR/>www.spunkonastick.net <BR/>www.thecircleoffriends.netL. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com