http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jmk311/ "If its going to be it's up to me......." en-us 2009-11-19T00:06:18+00:00 Publishers Marketplace J. MacKrell hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/images/PM_rssimg.gif http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/ http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jmk311/index.html#20091118190210 Have you ever opened a neighborhood store or small business? Tied up your personal money into a venture that you believe will give you satisfaction? Today, after perusing my morning edition of PMP I begin thinking about all of the "so-called" doom and gloom stories about the world of self publishing. Cloaked in each story is the advice about the average number of books sold by self published authors. Becoming an internationally famous author has about the same odds as winning "power ball". ... J. MacKrell 2009-11-19T00:02:10+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jmk311/index.html#20091117140858 Oh, the joys of self publishing. This morning came the news that our pages were about 1.10000th of a cm out. Oh my...same with the bleed area. I am thrilled though that with these corrections we will be able to hit the Christmas market with the novel. People have ask me why a book about dogs. I answer, "I thought of making them vampire dogs or dogs in various stages of romance heat, but since I believe there is much drama and adventure in letting dogs be dogs..I concluded that Bandits life ... J. MacKrell 2009-11-17T19:08:58+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jmk311/index.html#20091113134137 Several things are flitting around in my mind this morning. One is primary. The Bandit Book, "Down from the Mountain" is being printed and soon will be available both on Amazon and Kindle. Other outlets will be added in coming weeks. This whole process has been so satisfying. When you decided to publish a book yourself you are adding to you enjoyment(as well as your tedious work). I was astounded daily about the nooks and crannies that are needed in just getting the manuscript ready for ... J. MacKrell 2009-11-13T18:41:37+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jmk311/index.html#20091028142310 Believe me, after researching and probing for over a year I finally made a decision on a publisher for my novel "Down from the Mountain". I truly weighed all options and sought some wonderful advice. October of 2009 is certainly different for publishing than October of 2008 or 2007. Many new options and services exist today that weren't too kosher a couple of years back. There has been a change in attitudes, a change in direction for most writers and a change in market's that should ... J. MacKrell 2009-10-28T18:23:10+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jmk311/index.html#20091021130531 I am amazed at the naysayers who loudly defamed the e-book reader who are now talking about how e books may save publishing. Barnes and Noble's nook is quite interesting and the more new apps for the e-reader the better in my opinion. The Huffington post has a unique viewpoint on 'book reviews" its well worth a read.. J. MacKrell 2009-10-21T17:05:31+00:00