tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post9040717377867791319..comments2024-03-18T02:11:40.154-07:00Comments on <b>Smashwords</b>: Smashwords Author Profile: Shayne ParkinsonDovetail Public Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-90355309033319830092013-10-28T08:21:52.547-07:002013-10-28T08:21:52.547-07:00Great interview guys! I especially liked the bit a...Great interview guys! I especially liked the bit about having an "interview" with the characters--that might be useful for my own writing!<br /><br />I have to say, however, that I know exactly why Shayne's books didn't take off straight away: covers. Seriously, hire a graphic designer! There are good ones out there that won't break the bank (<£200/$350). Alex Stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067044526299540182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-40545516747813018932012-04-26T09:59:56.017-07:002012-04-26T09:59:56.017-07:00Hi Mark & Smashwords,
This interview with Sha...Hi Mark & Smashwords,<br /><br />This interview with Shayne Parkinson is excellent. Those long prose paragraphs where Shayne describes her inspiration for her historical fiction set in New Zealand, her emerging characters, and her work process. As a fiction author myself, I'm amazed at her seamless (seeming) immersion in her writerly life. Thank you! Margaret C. MurrayMargaret Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840290670683536988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-81310538980724299172012-04-24T20:42:48.713-07:002012-04-24T20:42:48.713-07:00An inspiring story. Thanks and wish all the best.An inspiring story. Thanks and wish all the best.Sandy Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049242150853205614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-87608570137553842022012-04-24T20:31:21.049-07:002012-04-24T20:31:21.049-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sandy Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049242150853205614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-28946291592175881782012-04-24T15:26:42.806-07:002012-04-24T15:26:42.806-07:00It's great idea to present successful authors....It's great idea to present successful authors. Have a patience, SmashWords. You're heading towards something really great. Thanks.DrDlnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945649231341900074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-1846279695509427222012-03-02T12:58:16.484-08:002012-03-02T12:58:16.484-08:00You're an inspiration, Shayne. Great story.
...You're an inspiration, Shayne. Great story. <br /><br />I have to wonder: did Shayne publish only on Smashwords (until Smashwords distributed her books to Amazon?) A few of us are clinging to Smashwords-only, hoping not to have to go to Amazon ourselves (partly for paperwork, partly for politics). <br /><br />I'm an Australian, and as Shayne might have found herself as a New Zealander, Smashwords is much more convenient for those of us in far corners of the world.Bryn Hammondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866299939214533023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-1257840895838596682012-03-01T22:21:32.465-08:002012-03-01T22:21:32.465-08:00Great profile, Mark. I hope to see more!Great profile, Mark. I hope to see more!Sarah Stegallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326696418581971183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-86192681652838357972012-02-29T17:23:38.541-08:002012-02-29T17:23:38.541-08:00This is a really awesome idea to shed light on unk...This is a really awesome idea to shed light on unknown authors. Is it possible for me to get an interview or are people selectively chosen?<br />https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/thedragongodthedragonchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573288810619472591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-89829129760578789382012-02-29T12:05:47.546-08:002012-02-29T12:05:47.546-08:00Thanks for the explanation, Mark.Thanks for the explanation, Mark.clasqmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12812785541545674276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-85734488945686296372012-02-29T08:15:53.889-08:002012-02-29T08:15:53.889-08:00@ clasqm, Smashwords only distributes around 300 t...@ clasqm, Smashwords only distributes around 300 titles to Amazon at this time. Shayne volunteered to be part of an experiment many months ago in which we tested the feasibility of manually uploading our titles to Amazon's KDP platform, since Amazon refuses to give Smashwords automated access to the same systems they provide to Big 6 Agency publishers (every other major retailer gives us Agency terms). At this time, until Amazon enables us to automate the uploads, metadata data updates and takedowns into their system (as all our other retail partners do), we're forced to limit the titles we distribute to Amazon. For the last three years, we've updated our progress with Amazon (or lack thereof) at <a href="http://smashwords.com/distribution" rel="nofollow">http://www.smashwords.com/distribution</a>. At this time, if an author has earned over $1,000 on a title though the Smashwords network, and they would prefer to consolidate their distribution to Amazon through Smashwords, they can contact us via the "Comments/questions" link and we'll try to help them.Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-20544506209250692802012-02-29T05:57:55.561-08:002012-02-29T05:57:55.561-08:00Very nice interview.Very nice interview.Cherese Vineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394393839239013786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-68241294232166726352012-02-29T01:52:12.470-08:002012-02-29T01:52:12.470-08:00"Smashwords distributes Shayne's work to ..."Smashwords distributes Shayne's work to Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Sony, Diesel and Amazon."<br /><br />Sorry, did I miss out on something here? On my Channel Manager the entry for Amazon still reads "Ship date TBD. Smashwords and Amazon are working to complete technical integration."<br /><br />So is SW shipping to Amazon yet or not?clasqmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12812785541545674276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-9850621573149946862012-02-28T22:59:50.577-08:002012-02-28T22:59:50.577-08:00Brilliant interview, Shayne and David. Now get bac...Brilliant interview, Shayne and David. Now get back to writing, Shayne. You don't want those Texans camped outside your gate. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best.<br /><br />Cheers<br />VickiVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-23085505752911382432012-02-28T14:54:18.485-08:002012-02-28T14:54:18.485-08:00Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable interview, David...Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable interview, David! And Mark, thanks for arranging this.Shayne Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071406385872399178noreply@blogger.com