Barry Eisler made headlines last year when he walked away from a $500,000 two-book deal with St. Martin’s Press in favor of self-publishing his next book. He made headlines again in the spring when he announced a deal with Thomas & Mercer, the new mystery/thriller imprint crafted by Amazon.com, to release his latest novel...
I recently became an independent publisher of Science Fiction, focusing mainly on Steampunk, and one of the first things I decided was to publish our releases in eBook form before moving into print-on-demand paperbacks. This meant my nascent company had a distinct problem: each of the four major eBook publishing platforms have different formatting...
“Print is dead” appears to be a common refrain these days. Publishers lament that no one reads any more, and many published books are aimed to hit the lowest common denominator with the idea to entrance non-readers into wandering into a corner bookstore, Barnes & Noble, or the book section at the local superstore...
A railway history tour of Maine - By MATTHEW DELMAN Special to the Maine Sunday Telegram Rail travel in Maine is an experience you’re not likely to have in other parts of the country. From the two-foot narrow-gauge railroads to the electric trolleys and the picturesque coastline, the state of Maine broadcasts its uncommon...
Published on HelloSyracuse.com Syracuse is the economic and educational hub of Central New York state. That central location gives it the opportunity for many top things do with kids in Syracuse. Its geo-cultural importance makes it even more a diverse source of the top things to do with kids in Syracuse. Here are in fact a few examples of places...
Published on HelloNewark.com Families traveling to the New York area might be interested in knowing a bit about the top things to do with kids in Newark. You’re close to Manhattan, so while it might make more sense to head into New York for family activities, staying in Newark and the surrounding Essex County can be...
Published on HelloNewark.com Finding a favorite bar can depend on a combination of factors — types of alcohol served, atmosphere, and whether it’s a high-end lounge or a place where you can simply have a beer with your friends and watch some Devils or Nets action on the big screen TVs. Here are a...
Published on HelloNewark.com Whether you’re taking a special someone out for that first date, or simply doing date night away from the stress of your daily life, an evening with one of the most romantic restaurants in Newark is a must. Here are a few of the most romantic restaurants in Newark: Rio Rodizio...
Published at HelloConcord.com For six years in the 1840s, U.S. President Franklin Pierce and his family lived on Montgomery Street in the middle of Downtown Concord about two blocks away from the New Hampshire State House in a house now known as the Pierce Manse. A mere four years after leaving the Concord house,...
From the Tech Desk: The Idiocy of Digital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management encourages piracy. I realize that’s a sensational statement to lead off with, but hear me out for at least the length of this column so you can understand where I’m coming from. The entire concept of Digital Rights Management, or DRM, is to prevent unlicensed copying of copyrighted material. This can...
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