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On many occasions I’ve kept repeating that it is generally not a good idea to use word processors to export eBooks directly, and whenever I make that statement I am frequently greeted by push-back from authors who are perfectly happy doing it because it works for them. I guess the operative phrase here is, “works for them.” Exporting a clean… Continue reading "An example of Scrivener breaking your eBook output"
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In recent days I’ve been visiting a number of message boards related to the indie author community. It is something I had not done in a long time. In over a year or two, in fact. The other day, however, I decided to take a look at some of the forums I used to frequent and realized that the amount… Continue reading "Whether it’s for Kindle or ePub—why you should never use an exporter for your eBook formatting"
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Some time ago, Universal Pictures Chairman Donna Langley made mention of a slate of movies that are evidently in various stages of production at the studio, centering around one of Universal’s greatest legacies, the Universal Monsters. Since, unlike many other studios, Universal does not have any superheroes of renown in its roster, the move makes sense—build upon established franchises that… Continue reading "Universal’s monsters revisited as action-adventures"
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As self-publishing, independent authors, to typically relish in the freedom we have suddenly be handed, allowing us to truly own our books, cradling and nourishing them from the very first word, all the way until we usher them out the door through self-publishing platforms such as Amazon or Barnes&Noble. I am sure you’ve heard the saying before, that freedom is… Continue reading "Three indie author mistakes that could cost you dearly"
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Over the past weeks, %%% % % % a few interviews with me have appeared around the Web, and I thought I’d mention them here real quick, in case you are not following me on Twitter or Facebook – shame on you! – an may thus have overlooked these interesting tidbits. I did a two-part interview with Inkwrapped.com on the… Continue reading "A few interviews that you might find interesting"
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If names like Scott Adams, Infocom or Magnetic Scrolls make your eyes light up in excitement, you are my kind of crowd. A very special person, obviously with a long history in computer games, because these names are synonymous with the Text Adventure genre. Those of you who have been following my work and career for a long time may… Continue reading "Text Adventures on my mind… What? You never heard of them?"
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Those of you who have been following my blog for some time may actually be frowning at this headline. Why? Well, for one thing, because I have been a very outspoken opponent of Kindle Select in the past. In many ways I still am, %%% % % % but for a number of reasons I have decided to give it… Continue reading "“Fu Man Chu’s Vampire” now on Kindle Select and Kindle Unlimited"
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I have to be honest. I did not follow the development of “Shadow of Mordor” at all. As you may recall, after it turned out to be impossible to get a viewing of the game during this year’s E3 despite my hour-long wait, I lost interest in the game altogether. Now that it has been released, a lot of coverage… Continue reading "Does the “Nemesis System” feel familiar to you? Perhaps it should…"
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I thought I’d write today about something that has been bothering me in computer and video games for many years—decades, in fact. Exaggerated idle animations, a problem that plagues even some of the most famous of AAA games. When was the last time your chest was heaving up and down five inches when you were standing still? Really… try to… Continue reading "Isn’t it time we rethink idle animations?"
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Rife with possibilities, %%% % % % this setting should be worth more than it is. ”The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. Then the soul-erosion produced by high gambling – a compost of greed and fear and nervous tension – becomes unbearable and the sense awake and revolt from it.”… Continue reading "Shouldn’t There Be More to Casino Games?"
