tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post679600357975964200..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: From Traditional Publishing to e-Publishing. Author Ann Carbine Best tells us why and how she went indie...Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-91512586114552454832012-03-12T05:12:58.642+10:002012-03-12T05:12:58.642+10:00I absolutely can NOT figure out PhotoShop.
I certa...<i>I absolutely can NOT figure out PhotoShop.</i><br />I certainly understand this! There's no way I would have figured anything out if not for Google. I kept going back there and typing "How to..." And that got me through what I needed to know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-25773096566379568992012-03-07T14:35:48.009+10:002012-03-07T14:35:48.009+10:00Uh oh Joy, and I was relying on that Smashword gui...Uh oh Joy, and I was relying on that Smashword guide! D.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-21667720655219288052012-03-07T12:53:49.131+10:002012-03-07T12:53:49.131+10:00I'm very late to this party, but lift my hat t...I'm very late to this party, but lift my hat to Ann 'cause I couldn't figure out the Smashword guide. I paid someone to do the formatting. If I'd tried to do it myself, I probably would have lost my mind. Interesting story. Gonna check that out.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-15094823107485323222012-03-07T08:33:39.281+10:002012-03-07T08:33:39.281+10:00We can learn so much from Ann's tenacity.
Den...We can learn so much from Ann's tenacity.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-33413601863889197672012-03-07T01:36:20.910+10:002012-03-07T01:36:20.910+10:00That does sound like a fascinating story! And cong...That does sound like a fascinating story! And congrats to Ann, she definitely sounds like someone who's not afraid to take on challenges!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-52160681199957945022012-03-06T09:46:55.835+10:002012-03-06T09:46:55.835+10:00having been burned by signing with a relatively un...having been burned by signing with a relatively unknown start-up "publisher", I suspect I'll give the self publishing route a try as soon as I get a larger collection together - and the time to wade through all of the things I'll need to learn!Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-27014166834135405502012-03-06T07:52:35.907+10:002012-03-06T07:52:35.907+10:00Oh my! This story sounds so ... intriguing. I love...Oh my! This story sounds so ... intriguing. I loved Ann's In the Mirror and I loved her writing style which just magically flowed. <br /><br />I wish Ann all the success! Thanks for sharing your publishing story Ann.<br /><br />Thank you Denise!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-40400636324350196652012-03-05T00:16:04.082+10:002012-03-05T00:16:04.082+10:00Hi, Denise, thanks for hosting Ann.
Hi, Ann, Your...Hi, Denise, thanks for hosting Ann.<br /><br />Hi, Ann, Your journey is inspiring to me. I have a self-publishing idea. We'll see. <br /><br />Yes, I read self-published authors all the time. I'm never disappointed.<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-82504977378146282272012-03-04T07:12:36.217+10:002012-03-04T07:12:36.217+10:00Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Ann!Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Ann!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-66155840585961347312012-03-03T13:27:09.918+10:002012-03-03T13:27:09.918+10:00Ah, so many of us are thinking of doing the same t...Ah, so many of us are thinking of doing the same thing. Smashwords is a good place to start, I believe, but of course we couldn't live without Amazon as it's most readers' first point of call.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-6435451101054789442012-03-03T12:51:31.059+10:002012-03-03T12:51:31.059+10:00Ann is an inspiration to all of us, but I don'...Ann is an inspiration to all of us, but I don't know if I have the know-how to self-pub. It certainly has become a viable, and even logical, route to go these days, though. The new novella sounds terrific, and I'll definitely order it in my next batch of books for my kindle.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-923673619068195042012-03-03T08:18:44.385+10:002012-03-03T08:18:44.385+10:00Ann, You are definitely an inspiration for me. I&#...Ann, You are definitely an inspiration for me. I'm thinking about self-publishing a book of poetry. I may ask your advice. Thanks for this post. Madelinemadeline40https://www.blogger.com/profile/06549058012582815995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-86459021507076510362012-03-03T03:01:03.537+10:002012-03-03T03:01:03.537+10:00It's encouraging to find out how easily self-p...It's encouraging to find out how easily self-publishing can be done for an ebook. I did self-publish a book through Create Space, (The Fourth Wish, an MG Fantasy),and they were very good about walking me through the process for the print book, and later helping me set it up on Kindle (since both are via Amazon.) But I was interested in Ann's news about using Smashwords, since the product is an e-book that can be read in several venues, not just Kindle. I have written other books that I am trying to market via the traditional route, but who know? Down the road, I may consider going through SW. The trend definitely does seem more and more to be toward e-publishing.<br /><br />Meanwhile, books sound gripping, and Ann has an elegant way of giving concise information about something without spoilers.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-3336768324187724062012-03-03T02:30:15.491+10:002012-03-03T02:30:15.491+10:00Ann, good for you trying the self publishing route...Ann, good for you trying the self publishing route. It's a brave move but it is a move and it means that people will be able to read this amazing story much quicker than if you had waited to traditionally publish it.<br /><br />What an incredible life this Russian woman had, to go through such terror!<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-81204476289028585012012-03-02T16:35:15.109+10:002012-03-02T16:35:15.109+10:00Great to hear the book has found a good place to b...Great to hear the book has found a good place to be found. I've just self-pubbed my book and am happy with the progress.<br /><br />I agree that in self-publishing if there is anything you can do yourself, you do it, but if there is a part you can't do to a professional lever, it's best to let someone who knows what they're doing get it done.<br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-75392736760919839102012-03-02T16:33:12.551+10:002012-03-02T16:33:12.551+10:00Anne, you are an inspiration to the rest of us. Li...Anne, you are an inspiration to the rest of us. Like Alex said, it is amazing that you went down both publishing and self-publishing paths!<br /><br />I certainly admire you. Formatting is a headache which is why I am thankful for Wendy Tyler Ryan, she makes my books look good! Until you actually read them! LOL.<br /><br />Oh, my free GHOST WRITERS IN THE SKY just hit #4 in Amazon's Top 100 Writing Skills books! I just had to tell both you, Ann, and you, Denise.<br /><br />Thanks, Denise, for pointing out FRENCH QUARTER NOCTURNE at the end of this wonderful interview with Anne. Sam McCord tips his Stetson to you.<br /><br />I pray that IMPRISONED breaks free and soars to the skies in sales, Anne! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-85695118696356988722012-03-02T15:43:03.343+10:002012-03-02T15:43:03.343+10:00I love hearing of author success stories. Ann, th...I love hearing of author success stories. Ann, that was an amazing journey, and I was delighted to read it.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-1733555466794946532012-03-02T10:15:35.034+10:002012-03-02T10:15:35.034+10:00Heartwarming comments for a heartwarming story. Go...Heartwarming comments for a heartwarming story. Go Ann! You continue to inspire us. D.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-6859311920711341722012-03-02T09:38:18.297+10:002012-03-02T09:38:18.297+10:00I've followed Ann for a couple of years now an...I've followed Ann for a couple of years now and her success story is an inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-29991996549478494522012-03-02T09:03:28.605+10:002012-03-02T09:03:28.605+10:00Ann, that is wonderful you took that leap of faith...Ann, that is wonderful you took that leap of faith and self-published.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-54553503234966407932012-03-02T07:59:29.088+10:002012-03-02T07:59:29.088+10:00Very helpful info on the self-publishing thing Ann...Very helpful info on the self-publishing thing Ann! I am thinking about self-publishing my book so I was particularly interested to hear more from you!Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-91081252446723292802012-03-02T04:01:45.592+10:002012-03-02T04:01:45.592+10:00Glynis, Hilary, Old Kitty - it's great "s...Glynis, Hilary, Old Kitty - it's great "seeing" you here. I appreciate all your support!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-39849210699026907952012-03-02T02:03:10.985+10:002012-03-02T02:03:10.985+10:00Hello Ann, hello Denise! What a story behind the s...Hello Ann, hello Denise! What a story behind the story! Ann - you are brilliant for having published your stories - learning all the tech stuff etc and just going for it! Well done you!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-88452347573135723192012-03-02T01:22:50.862+10:002012-03-02T01:22:50.862+10:00Hi Denise - thanks for letting me comment via the ...Hi Denise - thanks for letting me comment via the pop up box - making my life bearable when I hit a blog.<br /><br />Ann is quite amazing and I'm looking forward to reading Svetlana - and I thought In the Mirror was extremely good - opened my eyes to behind the scenes aspects of life, that I certain hope I never have to deal with ... though I guess I've had my fair share. <br /><br />However nothing like Ann - and her strength of mind to come through .. she really has been through the mill of life - she is as Glynis says an inspiration .. <br /><br />Great review .. and Ann deserves much joy and happiness in her life - as do you Denise .. so glad you've posted this for us to read ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-38563364838949331502012-03-02T01:12:39.084+10:002012-03-02T01:12:39.084+10:00Ann is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing her with...Ann is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing her with us, Denise.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.com