Unputdownable! – Promotion In The World Of Book Reviews

On January 30, 2012, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

Is this one of those unique and ingenious American-made terms that will have the same impact on a customer as a whole sentence (or even two) in previous times? Is it one of those modern-world words out of the management dictionary that (like manager, suicide, midlife crisis, flat rate, and more) will make it into the Duden, the German equivalent of Webster’s Dictionary?

Renegade: Henry Miller and the Making of “Tropic of Cancer” by Frederick Turner

On January 28, 2012, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

Though branded as pornography for its graphic language and explicit sexuality, Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer is far more than a work that tested American censorship laws. In this riveting book, published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Tropic of Cancer’s initial U.S. release, Frederick Turner investigates Miller’s unconventional novel, its tumultuous publishing history, and its unique place in American letters.

Buddha: Transfiguration Of A Prince – An Essay by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On January 23, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

Gauthama who had been known as Buddha and Siddhartha after getting ‘Light of Knowledge’ was born in Lumbini. It is in Kapilavassthu, which is situating in the north part of Basthi district in Uthar Pradesh. He took birth as the son of the King Suddhodana.

The Greatest Holy Sage Of India – Essay by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On January 18, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Wilfried F. Voss

January of 2012 marks the 150th Birth Anniversary day of Swami Vivekananda, the Greatest Holy Sage of India. He is known as a ‘Karmayogi’ who had done his duties without expecting any reward. He had been blowing as a whirlwind all over the word.

Is B & N competing with Amazon for Bad Customer Service?

On January 16, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Wilfried F. Voss

We contemplated on posting all the reviews on BarnesAndNoble.com but their system is not user friendly nor are reviews a focal point. I contacted B & N to see if I can speak to someone that may consider making some changes to their site and actually was able to communicate with a person in their headquarters in the U.S.

Reader Views: Phony Book Reviews and How to Avoid Them

On January 9, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Authors need book reviews to sell books, and readers like book reviews that help them make informed buying decisions about what books to read. However, many fake book reviews and reviewers are out there, and when authors hire people to write reviews, not knowing the reviewer will not actually read the book, or when readers buy books based on fake reviews, the result can be displeased readers who might then be angry enough to post their own negative reviews about the book.

Taxila – An Ancient Indian Scholastic Centre

On January 5, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

Taxila, an ancient Indian scholastic centre, which is known as Takshasila among the people of India is now in Pakistan. After India was partitioned into two, the place was included there. 30 kilometers northeast from Raavalpindi, there is Saraikala which is beside Bheerkunnu where Taxila, the scholastic centre was situated.

Book Marketing Techniques That Don’t Work by Irene Watson

On January 2, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

As authors, whether we are self-published or published by a publishing firm, small press, or a large publishing house, getting noticed is one of our primary challenges. Some publishers offer marketing support, either as prepaid services or part of the publishing contract. Yet, if you are self-published you are entirely on your own.

Ancient India – Naalanda University

On December 29, 2011, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

If you think about ancient India, two names will ascend in your minds, Naalanda and Thakshasila. First the name of Naalanada can be considered for attention. The word Naalanda has a meaning ‘Insatiable in giving.’

Creating Income From Home – Self-Publishing Technical Literature

On December 6, 2011, in Book Reviews, Business & Investing, Home Business, Nonfiction, Technology, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

Topics include: Why Technical Literature? What Should I Write About? Do I Need An ISBN? Publishing eBooks, Publishing Printed Books, Obtaining An ISBN, ISBN Barcode, Cover & Book Creation Manuals, Add Your Book To Amazon.Com, Managing Shipping & Handling, Promotion, Create Your Own Website, Press Releases, Social Networks, e-commerce System, and more.