Where have I been for the last year? Apparently NOT blogging! Let me just say I haven't been overly successful in my endeavor to stay current. Hope to do better. I will begin by saying I just had my first e-book published on www.ipulpfiction.com
It's in the series DON'T READ THIS IN THE DARK and my book is THE SPELL OF THE AFRICAN AMULET. To view my book, it's currently on the top shelf. To download, you need to create a free account-upper right corner-and create a PayPal account, if you don't already have one. I have been told this is the safest way to purchase ANYTHING on the 'net, so why don't you take a few minutes and set yours up? It's not that hard--if I can do it, YOU can do it.
The experience of publishing an e-book was very painless. I saw the call for submissions in a monthly newsletter and just happened to have a story that fit the bill.
My contract is for one-year, after which I retain all rights. The pay is royalty-based, with no money 'up front'. This means if someone downloads my book for $.50, I get a percentage. Not expecting to 'get rich quick', but it's a credit that will go on my resume.
I felt the editor did a great job editing my manuscript. They suggested several proofing edits and only one writing change, which we were able to work through.
For my generation, holding an actual book and reading is far better than going on-line and downloading, but I have grandchildren for whom on-line networking is a way of life. They have pets they feed, walk and groom on-line. They even watch TV on-line. Reading can only be the next step.