I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

[TanasiWoman]

I've published my first novel on Amazon Kindle eBooks and Smashword. It's a tacky romance novel with a bit of the paranormal (I'm Celt and Native...what would one expect?). I also have a website www.allisonshawbooks.com that you can visit to read the description and 1st chapter. The hero is Scottish and the heroine is blessed blend, a mixture of Native and Scots. If you read the sample chapter please leave me a critique letting me know whether you liked it or not and why. Thanks!

[miolchu]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

Well you got published, congratulations. I know a number of people with a literary bent that don't complete projects let alone try to find a publisher. Success comes from trying.

[1938 Observer]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

Our "forum Euan" should be pleased, he can now be a real life 'romantic hero' :tongue: [in print anyway]
Congratulations on your novel :smile:Now I know why we have not seen you around the forum [too busy writing.]

[apictish1]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

I also recently (not quite 2 months ago) "e-published" on Smashwords. But though they promised that by going through them I would also end up having my book available through Amazon, their Channel Manager still states that for Amazon, "Ship date TBD. Smashwords and Amazon are working to complete technical integration." They do show that my e-book was shipped to B&N, sony, Apple, Diesel, and Kobo... but not Amazon. Did you publish separately with Amazon?

[Kelly d]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

Excellent news on all who have been published! I need to check out your work and your publishers!

[TanasiWoman]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

Actually I published with Amazon first and then on Smashword. The formatting is a bit different for Smashword, which my hubby takes care of since I'm not the computer whiz.

[TanasiWoman]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

I also recently (not quite 2 months ago) "e-published" on Smashwords. But though they promised that by going through them I would also end up having my book available through Amazon, their Channel Manager still states that for Amazon, "Ship date TBD. Smashwords and Amazon are working to complete technical integration." They do show that my e-book was shipped to B&N, sony, Apple, Diesel, and Kobo... but not Amazon. Did you publish separately with Amazon?

Yes, directly with both Amazon and Smashword eBooks.

[Alastair]

Re: I've published a book on Kindle eBooks and Smashwords

I'm working on our Amazon Shopping Mall right now and so far have categories for...

Scottish Books
Scottish DVD's
Scottish Music
Scottish Food
Scottish Apparel
Celtic Jewlery
Kindle
Miscellaneous
SF & Fantasy Books

In the event there are any authors out there do feel free to email me with your book or kindle book or indeed any DVD or Music that you have made available through Amazon and I'd be happy to add you in.

Right now I'm working on the USA store but do intend to do a UK and Canadian one as well. The hard work is of course starting this all from scratch but once up and running should be easy to add other items.

Alastair