With Windows 8 soon-to-ship, a wise husband asked me what I want out of technology as an author. You know I’ll tell you. That’s what i do.
Here’s the breakdown of what I want from software and hardware: Read more
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What I want out of my tech: An author’s perspective
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Tags: Evernote, hardware, programs, software, touchscreen, usability, windows 8, wish list, Writing
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The Case of the Disappearing Glossary
A big apology to those of you who are getting pre-order copies or who bought right away! Somewhere in the grind to get the pictures right, I lost the glossary. It disappeared! But now there are up to 30 copies that have no glossary and are super special and rare because they are bona-fide first editions. For those who need the glossary for my crazy terms, please refer to the lovely glossary page I made just for you.
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Tags: book, CreateSpace, disappear, error, first edition, formatting, glossary, rare
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Post-party Analasys
I have mixed feelings about this party. I felt like it was already a success going in because I had so many fantastic participants and because the Kickstarter was a success, so my launch was successful before it happened. Some things didn’t work so great and I know what not to do next time too. Do you have any feedback/advice for me? Read more
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Tags: analysis, book, likes, party, release, success, tweets, views
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And the Winners Are…
Here are the winners for the free books this weekend at the Virtual Release Party! I used http://www.random.org/lists/ to pick the random winners. I will contact winners in the medium in which they won (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) with directions on how to claim their prize.
- One random New Twitter follower of @KPtwitrnovel will win a free ebook. – Karen Hodges Miller
- Those who like Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic and/or Kate Policani on Facebook between Oct 26th and Oct 28th will be entered for a chance to win one of 3 free ebooks. 1 entry for each page liked!
- Lloyd Evans
- John C. Scott
- Le Anne Knibb
- One random re-post of any of my posts about the Release Party on Facebook will win a free ebook. It looked like nobody re-posted via Facebook. If you did and I couldn’t see it for some reason, please reply below so you can win!
- One person who “likes” Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic on Amazon will win a free ebook. One person liked and won! Please reply below if that was you! (it doesn’t say who liked)
- One person who “tags” Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic on Amazon will win a free ebook (Yes, you can do that without owning it.) Nobody tagged
- One person who clicks “This was Helpful” on a review of Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic on Amazon will win a free ebook. Three people clicked! Please reply below if this was you.
- One person who “adds” Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic on Goodreads will win a free ebook. Maria Crystallyn
How to win a paperback copy of Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic
(I’ll sign it if you like!)
- One entry at the Awesome Indies blog will win one free ebook and one free print copy.
- One random Twitter follower who tweets during the Virtual Release Party will win a free print book with additional entries for each tweet. Tweets must include “@KPtwitrnovel” and the link “http://katepolicani.com/release-party/“. Re-tweets of my tweets about the Release Party are also entries. Sabrina Ricci
- One person who completes the “Fabulous Five”, five different ebook-winning activities, will win a paperback. If you did this, please reply below!
- One person will win a paperback via my Goodreads giveaway. Kay Adkins
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Tags: book, contest, facebook, GoodReads, reading, release, Twitter, winners
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Speculative Salon on Writing Magic
Please visit my post on Speculative Salon! http://speculativesalon.blogspot.com/2012/10/creating-magic-by-kate-policani.html
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Tags: Author, book, Fantasy, fiction, magic, paranormal, physics, reading, science-fiction, speculative fiction, Writing
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Virtual Release Party: Book Links
Here are all the live links for the book!
Buy on Createspace:https://www.createspace.com/3910971
Buy for Kindle
Buy on Smashwords
Buy at Barnes & Noble
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic is coming soon to Kobo and other online ebook sellers!
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Tags: Barnes & Noble, book, buy, CreateSpace, ebook, Kindle, links, Smashwords
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Virtual Release Party Host: Indie Book Blog
Please visit the Indie Book Blog, featuring Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic today! Stay tuned for the Indie Book Blog’s review of Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic. (You know I’ll post a link for you as soon as it’s ready.)
Also, visit the Indie Book Club on Goodreads by clicking the crest above. I’m a member!
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Tags: Fantasy, GoodReads, host, independent, indie book blog, paranormal, reading, Romance
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Virtual Release Party: Tahlia Newland’s Review
Author extraordinaire, reviewer, and host of the Awesome Indie’s site, Tahlia newland has reviewed Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic! Thank you, Tahlia, for your review!
I am is giving away one paperback and one ebook copy of Don’t Judge a Book By Its Magic on the Awesome Indies site. To enter, like The Awesome Indies and Kate Policani on Facebook, then leave a comment on the Awesome Indies post saying which format (paperback or ebook) you would prefer.
Don’t forget to drop by Tahlia’s site to see all her fabulousness!
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Tags: awesome indies, book, Fantasy, giveaway, paranormal romance, reading, review, Tahlia Newland
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Virtual Release Party Guest Book: Treason
Treason
by S. M. Boyce
Genre: Fantasy
Join the Lichgates/Treason blog tour Now, Oct 27 – Dec 31! Stopping by this blog with a review on Nov 7!
Synopsis:
Ourea has always been a deadly place. The lichgates tying the hidden world to Earth keep its creatures at bay–for now.
Kara Magari ignited a war when she stumbled into Ourea and found the Grimoire: a powerful artifact filled with secrets. To protect the one person she has left, she strikes a deal that goes against everything she believes in. But things don’t go as planned.
Braeden Drakonin can no longer run from who–and what–he is. He has to face the facts. He’s a prince. He’s a murderer. He’s a wanted man. And after a betrayal that leaves him heartbroken, he’s out for blood.
To survive, both Kara and Braeden must become the evil each has grown to hate.
Grab Your Copy:
Amazon: USA | UK | Germany | France | Spain | Italy
Bonus Features
Win a guest appearance in Heritage (The Grimoire Trilogy #3)
About Boyce
S.M. Boyce is a fantasy and paranormal fiction novelist who also dabbles in contemporary fiction and comedy. Her B.A. in Creative Writing qualifies her to serve you french fries, and she updates her blog a few times each week to keep you entertained.
Connect with Boyce
Website | Blog | Advice for Writers
Facebook | Twitter | Google + | Pinterest | Youtube
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Tags: book, Fantasy, guest, reading, release, SM Boyce, tour, treason
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Virtual Release Party: Free books
Don’t forget to grab all the free books I’m offering this weekend!
In honor of my new release, The Disenchanted Pet ebook will be free on Kindle all weekend! Use coupon HEMNXLSZ at https://www.createspace.com/3657962 for $5 off the paperback.
In honor of my new release, The Lustre ebook will be free with coupon WT22J at Smashwords. Use coupon 3U5B5THD at https://www.createspace.com/3811460 for $5 off the paperback.
Tahlia Newland has graciously supplied her ebook, Run as a giveaway during the release party. Run 20.9.12
The Silver Collar is always free! Be sure to download this short story in all ebook formats: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/153927
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Tags: books, celebrate, download, Fantasy, free, giveaway, reading, science-fiction
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Virtual Release Party: All the reviews
You can find AAAALLLLL the reviews of Don’t Juge a Book By Its Magic now and forevermore here: http://katepolicanisreviews.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/dont-judge-a-book-by-its-magic/
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Tags: book, ebook, Fantasy, katepolicanisreviews, paranormal, reading, reviews, Romance
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Virtual Release Party: Always Free Ebook
The Silver Collar
Genre: Fantasy, Medieval, Werewolves
Just because something is always free doesn’t mean I can’t give it away at the party, right? It’s not like I’m going to pay you to download it. Sorry!
But you can get The Silver Collar free on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/153927
Bought as a child to slave at an inn, Lyneth suffers under a terrible curse. Her frightening transformations are stopped when a priest puts a silver collar around her neck. It stops the change, but makes her ill. Her dangers increase as she matures into a beautiful, desirable woman. Soon her life takes a drastic turn.
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Author Blog-in: The Highs, the Lows, The Inbetweens by Sarwah Osei-Tutu
A book of poetry written at each stage of my life. Childhood, University Student, Mother, Married, Separation and a Single Mother. Life is tough for everyone. I believe that everyone has struggled through one aspect of their life, others every aspect. I do have faith that one day, it will get better and the journey will end with a stronger, wiser woman at the end of it.
Life can get you down, but it is how you deal with these struggles that make you the person you are today. I find writing helps me deal with every aspect of my life. The pleasant experiences are written so that I can turn back and be grateful for the things I have achieved in life. The unpleasant experiences are written, so I can overcome them and deal with the problems that I am facing at the moment. I am publishing these personal parts of my life, to help others see that they are not alone. I am not an expert in any domain, I have not succeeded in any aspect of my life, but I try to learn from my mistakes and in turn, I have become wiser. Knowledge gained by experience, rather than through a book or education. Therefore, take this journey with me, through every aspect of my life, the highs, lows and the inbetweens.
THE HIGHS, the lows, The Inbetweens, now for sale at Smashwords
THE HIGHS, the lows, The Inbetweens, now for sale at Lulu
THE HIGHS, the lows, The Inbetweens, now for sale at Amazon
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Destructive Magic - Author Blog-In
http://www.amazon.com/Destructive-Magic-Relic-Hunter-ebook/dp/B0091XX6PS
The struggle for power has begun. The United Coven and Alliance is rumored to be crumbling from the inside. Magical practitioners who operate outside the powerful organization are being tracked down. The Dominion, a powerful Afro-Caribbean relic has been stolen and four people are missing. Coyote, the mythical trickster spirit, believes Dr. Arienne Cerasola is the right person to hunt down the missing artifact and restore the balance.
Destructive Magic by R. Leonia Shea
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Author blog-in: The Artist's Inheritance by Juli D. Revezzo
I discovered Kate Policani through a Facebook group run by Novel Publicity, and so now that my book is out I finally have a chance to participate in her "Author Blog-in". Gotta post about my own books the next few days, and hers and a few other good writers, so please enjoy. Thanks, Kate, for including me.... Oh, and have a groovy, weekend.
Author blog-in first book!
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Tags: Author, Author Blog-in, blog tour, book, ebook, Fantasy, Juli D. Revezzo, reading
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