KB Authors NONFICTION genre thread

[Andre Jute]

STIEG LARSSON MAN, MYTH & MISTRESS by André Jute & Andrew McCoy The Insider's Riotously Politically Incorrect Unauthorized Guerilla Critique of Stieg Larsson the Swedish Phenomenon who wrote the runaway best sellers The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The Girl Who Played with Fire The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest Is Lisbeth Salander a feminist - or a comic book avenger? Is her creator Stieg Larsson a feminist - or a prurient, violent hack? What is the Millennium Trilogy really about? Is it literature or vicarious violence and sex? Who should be in charge of the Girl franchise? Should there be a second Salander Trilogy? Who built the Stieg Larsson myth, and is any of it true? André Jute and Andrew McCoy wittily investigate the evidence - and arrive at the correct politically incorrect answers. They fix the blame for the Larsson Scandal on - surprising people. Some Millennium fans will riot, most will be riotously entertained. ‘Jute is great - a private godsend.' Ruth Rendell, The Times The apartheid regime in South Africa twice sent assassins after Andrew McCoy, claiming his novel The Insurrectionist was a ‘blueprint for black revolution' and a ‘handbook for the ANC'. Like Larsson, André Jute has been a journalist and graphic designer. His novel Reverse Negative led to the exposure of the spy in the Queen's household, Anthony Blunt. He is an acclaimed expert on the thriller, his Writing a Thriller going into three ever-expanding editions over 25 years. Read the sample of THE LARSON SCANDAL right here on the Kindleboards. Want more? Read a different sample chapter from THE LARSSON SCANDAL. Thank you for reading.

[SUZEPARIS]

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Price has been slashed in half. Get the jump on the the rest of the Rabbit year. Your future revealed in the glistening prose of the one and only astrology writer who makes sense for everybody - including the stars! - Suzanne White.

After that of course you will need THE ASTROLOGY OF LOVE to determine whether or not you are compatible - and with whom. THE ASTROLOGY OF LOVE   This book awards numbers of hearts to combinations of signs. You a Gemini wanting to shack up with a Scorpio? Might get 3 hearts or even 4. Depends on your astro compatibility. A Snake wants a mate? Seek a Rooster or an Ox. Don't mess with Pigs. You have a tendency to strangulate them. Fun and true. Astrology Never Lies.

This entire collection of uncannily accurate insights into human nature costs less than a restaurant meal... and lasts ever so much longer. sw

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[gspieler]

I'm new to this board. My nonfiction book, "Taking Aim At The President: The Remarkable Story Of The Woman Who Shot At Gerald Ford." It was published by Palgrave Macmillan and put onto Kindle within a month of publication.

I have been learning that ebook sales are the future and that I can do much better my pushing my Kindle sales than beating my head against the proverbial wall with hard copy sales.

Is there anything I can do about the Kindle book as it was already published by Macmillan? Or do I have to wait to get the rights back.

I've also been hearing that publishing my next book myself as an ebook is a much better way to go than the commercial route.

Advice?

[Annette Fix]

Ok, I'm not even sure I'm posting properly to this thread (my first post ever on this forum). I'm familiar with Yahoo and Google listservs, and of course, the big social networks, but I feel like Alice in Wonderland here...

I "technically" have a nonfiction book, but it's a memoir, so maybe I don't belong posting to this thread... And to make things even more complicated, my natural writing style and voice is very "chick-lit-y" which makes my book more of a fun beach-read than the somber fare most memoir readers gravitate toward--so figuring out how to reach readers who resonate with my story has been a challenge. I'm not sure if it would be appropriate to even include a TRUE, contemporary romance in a fiction category...

I just released the Kindle version of my book: The Break-Up Diet: A Memoir (Not sure I posted the text link correctly... But I guess I'll figure it all out as I go along.) An author friend suggested I check out this forum to find out which books the Kindle readers are talking about and what they're saying, and to meet other authors who are also jumping into the Kindle adventure. So, I'm happy to be here!

If anyone has any suggestions or forum/thread resources I should check out, I'm all eyes. 

[SUZEPARIS]

Your book published by Macmillan that is already on Kindle means that they (Macmillan) have the e-rights and you don't. I would be surprised if they were willing to give up those rights. But it never hurts to ask. If the print book isn't selling well they may be thinking of taking it off the mkt. All depends on how much money they are making from it (or not). Just for fun, jot a letter to your editor at Macmillan and ask if you may have the rights back. The worst they can say is "no".

For your next book, and you have probably had a bezillion suggestions already, please read all the articles you can possibly digest on Joe Konrath's "Newbies' Guide to Publishing" blog. Just Google it. Joe Konrath is the guru of e-books. He has been through all the self-publishing steps with all sort of books. He has quite a number of books still in print w publishers. He makes clear comparisons to how much you can make with e-books as compared to print books with what he calls:
 "legacy publishers".

For me the biggest difference between print publishing with legacies and doing it yourself with Kindle and the other electronic devices is getting the money from selling your book right now. Secondly, you get 70% of the price. Publishers take 90%. 

These days Publishers are hurting. They give smaller and smaller (and sometimes none at all) advances. Your advance might not get you through the year it takes you to write a book. Then you turn in the manuscript and then you wait until the book is printed and put on sale in shops and then you wait some more to get back some financial return. First you have to earn back your advance. In one case, it took five years before I began earning any royalties on one of my books. The book was selling well. But (according to the publisher),  I hadn't earned back my advance.

So my advice is to publish on Kindle and the other electronic reading devices. Then, if you want, you can print publish with Amazon's Createspace or some other print-on-demand self publisher. The opportunity is now. And the actual publishing part is simple as pie.

Should you want to reach me to discuss this in more depth try jetting me a note to suzanwhite at aol dot com.

Sincere good luck, Suzanne White

[Patty Jansen]

I spent many years in writer's workshops, and wrote a lighthearted novella-length piece on what to expect and ways of getting the best out of a writing group.

Stripped bare - a light-hearted guide to getting the most out of writers' critique groups

Stripped bare - a light-hearted guide to getting the most out of writers' critique groups by Patty Jansen

[Dana Taylor]

Hi--

This is turning into a very interesting thread, with a wide variety of subjects. I have made a list of books to sample. I published my spiritual memoir, "Ever-Flowing Streams: Christ, Reiki, Reincarnation & Me".    It's a tougher sell than my women's comedies, but I've gotten some touching e-mails from people. Here is a review written by rising Indie Author L.C. Evans:

This book reached out to me when I read a sample and I had to have it. It's like the old saying, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." My own journey to spiritual truth and awareness parallels that of the author, Dana Taylor, though I'm not yet as far along the road as she is.

Ms. Taylor recounts her journey from occasional church goer to devout Christian and beyond to the boundless energy of the Universe and how humans can tap into the energy stream to facilitate healing in themselves and others. With love, faith, and above all, forgiveness, those who believe can bring about great changes. Coming to an understanding of how the energy works throughout the Universe does not mean giving up faith in Jesus Christ or in God. Rather, use of Reiki, meditation, and tapping energy streams can enhance the spiritual experience.

I found this book to be enlightening. It is beautifully written, inspiring, and honest. In addition to the author's personal story, the book contained helpful meditations and exercises as well as a list of other books as sources of information to learn more about what God has given us.

Highly recommended for those willing to open their minds.

It's a book for the spiritual adventurer.

Dana Taylor

[Dana Taylor]

[quote (These are not "books," but digital publishing gives us flexibility and freedom that is not possible with traditional publishing! Think of this as my own "singles" series!)

[/quote]

Interesting, Patrick. How are you going about marketing these?

Dana

[*DrDln* (dr.s.dhillon)]

Congratulations Dana. Interesting title. I like to look into that.

This is turning into a very interesting thread, with a wide variety of subjects. I have made a list of books to sample. I published my spiritual memoir, "Ever-Flowing Streams: Christ, Reiki, Reincarnation & Me".    ...

[*DrDln* (dr.s.dhillon)]

Congratulations Andrew. You have an interesting book. I will be interested to look into this. Thanks for sharing.

So glad to see this forum!
My new book is out:

The Purpose of Religion: Enlightenment, Meaning and Love in Jewish, Christian and Islamic Symbology  $2.99....

[Dana Taylor]

Dr.Dln,

I've been very remiss in thinking I should download one of your books and then forgetting when my Kindle is inhand. But I plan to remedy that!

For those interested--I created a Facebook page for "Ever-Flowing Streams: Christ, Reiki, Reincarnation & Me". Go over and "like" it if you feel so inclined. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Ever-Flowing-Streams-Christ-Reiki-Reincarnation-Me/213850001966493

I've gotten e-mails from several people who have read it, mainly Christians who are intrigued by being pushed a little out of their comfort zones. Very interesting and personal responses.

Hope everyone is enjoying some sales!

Dana Taylor

[Doug DePew]

My new book "SAT & BAF! Memories of a Tower Rat" is non-fiction. It's a memoir of my two years as security for the extremely controversial Pershing II nuclear missiles in Heilbronn, West Germany. I was there with C 2/4 Infantry from 1986 to 1988. It's a guided tour carrying the reader with me as I navigate my way through the crazy life we lead. The comments from veterans who've read it have been overwhelmingly positive. Many have thanked me for finally telling our story. I'm very proud that they like it.

I wrote it for the millions of us who served overseas in the Cold War. People told me for twenty years that I should write a book, so I did. This is the twentieth anniversary of the end of the Cold War, so I figured it was time. I'm told that it's a very funny book that grabs the reader and doesn't let go. It includes adventure, history, travel, romance, and a lot of irreverent humor. It's a light read. It's in my signature if anybody wants to check it out. It's available all over the place in paperback and electronic.

I plan on writing more non-fiction. There's possibly a sequel to this book in my head, and I'm also interested in writing some primary source history. I'm a history teacher by profession. I might write some historical fiction, too. I'm primarily interested in non-fiction, though.

Nice to meet you fellow non-fiction writers!
 

[Jeff Tompkins]

I'm working on a novel now, but my first book is non-fiction. As you can see in the blurb below, I'm not afraid to write about the important stuff. 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00439GJMW

In this book of more than 50 humor columns and other writings, Jeff Tompkins battles a killer spider, has a medical professional assault his eyeballs, identifies the oddest job in the world, searches for a place to live and offers some suggestions to make spelling bees more exciting.

Go inside a giant fiberglass hot dog on wheels, as Jeff describes his ride in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

Readers will find out what happens when you Google yourself too much, how to avoid being helped by a disgusting deli employee and why you shouldn’t bring a frozen mouse to work.

This book cures the common cold. (People with uncommon colds: You're on your own.)

This book also contains a number of classified C.I.A. documents. That number is: zero.

[*DrDln* (dr.s.dhillon)]

I've also been hearing that publishing my next book myself as an ebook is a much better way to go than the commercial route.
Advice?

I believe most ebooks are self-published on amazon, BN etc. These are called Indie books. I am not too good at these terms... But look forward to see your next indie book..

[DianeSontag]

I found you all!  Geez, I was drowning in an ocean of fiction books - I noticed right away non-fiction is not the popular genre here.  When I went to list my book in the Official List of KB Authors by Genre, I was shocked there are not any subcategories for nonfiction. Over at Kindle there are about thirty categories, things like Travel, Education, Law, Government, Philosophy, Politics, Outdoors & Nature, Parenting & Families....

If fiction sells better than nonfiction at Kindle, you sure wouldn't know it based on number of categories!  Nonfiction wins on that.

My first Kindle book is in the Travel genre - personal narrative.    I traveled with my Japanese friend to Thailand and we had a wonderful, funny vacation there.  Published May 4, no sales yet. 

Thanks for starting this thread.

[Dana Taylor]

Hi all--

@Diane--congrats on pubbing your book.  My daughter loved Thailand. She was there working on a mission trip. I shall have to check out your book.

@DrDln--I am reading "Soul and Reincarnation"--very slowly, not wanting to miss a concept. Very interesting.

I started a blog just yesterday. It will deal with the areas of spirituality and healing that I am interested in.

It's entitled "Definitely Dana--The Musings of Dana Taylor"  Pop on over and say hello!

http://definitelydana.wordpress.com/

Have a lovely day!
Dana

[Doug DePew]

My first Kindle book is in the Travel genre - personal narrative.    I traveled with my Japanese friend to Thailand and we had a wonderful, funny vacation there.  Published May 4, no sales yet. 

I'll have to let my sister know about your book, Diane. She's lived all over south Asia. She spent a year in Bangladesh and two years in Burma (Myanmar). She's travelled all over that part of the world.

She has a lot of funny stories, too.
 

[DianeSontag]

@Diane--congrats on pubbing your book.  My daughter loved Thailand. She was there working on a mission trip. I shall have to check out your book.
Dana

Thanks, Dana. Perhaps your daughter had adventures in Thailand worth writing about?

When I wrote "no sales yet," I was wrong. I don't know what I was thinking, that Amazon was going to send me an email or something?  I found the place to check for sales just a bit ago and there have been two sales. Don't know exactly when or by whom.  But it sure is exciting to see those first two sales!

I'll have to let my sister know about your book, Diane. She's lived all over south Asia. She spent a year in Bangladesh and two years in Burma (Myanmar). She's travelled all over that part of the world.

She has a lot of funny stories, too.
 

Thanks, Doug. I'll bet she will be able to relate very well to the crazy things that happened to me in Thailand!   

[bizess]

A quick goal-setting read. Fun & entertaining and filled with lots of great advice:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051EYIHG

[SuccessCoach]

From now into the future, non-fiction books will be the first to be published.  What I have learn about non-fiction is patience.  Although the sales are few, they are consistent over time.

Here is my book:

Success is a choice! 20 Action Steps to change your life. NOW!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058WSDFE

[Walter Parks]

Atlantis The Eyewitnesses
Atlantis the Eyewitnesses
A 9619 BC Document Proves Atlantis and the Flood of Myth Described by Plato were Real

I became intrigued with the stories of Atlantis while I was still in grammar school.  I read many of the dozens of books about Atlantis.  I continued to read the new ones as they came out.  Generally I was disappointed by the meager evidence that the authors presented.

I wanted to believe that Atlantis was real but I could not understand why its only ancient mention is by Plato.  Why would such a great story not be found all over the where?

I decided to search for any ancient literature that may talk about Atlantis.  To my surprise I found dozens of ancient documents that referred to a great civilization that was destroyed by a great flood.  I read of the many migrations from this ancient civilization and how the immigrants continued to practice cultural activities from their "mother land", the Atlantis Paradise.  Many continued to refer to the destroyed Atlantis as the Shinning Paradise.

I was also surprised to learn that this enormous amount of ancient information about Atlantis could be found in the folklore of almost every civilization that came after Atlantis.

Why do the "scholars" continue to say that Plato was the only ancient who wrote about Atlantis?  I just could not understand.

I continued my search and found several references to Atlantis and the events of its destruction in the Bible.

Putting all of this information together provided conclusive proof that Atlantis was real.

The evidence also shows that Atlantis was the basic foundation of the great Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations that followed. 

Atlantis was the foundation of all we are and all we know.

I published my book on Kindle a few weeks ago.

[Walter Parks]

Hi!  Thanks so much for taking a look at my books!

My principal interests are true stories of the unusual or of the previously Unknown or unexplained.  I have occasionally also written some fiction. 

If you are interested in finding answers to some of the UnknownTruths and myths of our world take a look at my 14 books on my Amazon Author Page at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004S7JLBA

Thank you so much.
Walter Parks

[Alexandra Sokoloff]

Yeah, e book formatting doesn't like graphics and creative paragraphs.  I'm sure that will get developed down the line. Sooner rather than later, I hope!  I buy a lot of history e books but I still prefer reading them in print, if I can. There are some intriguing links, here, though - thanks for starting the thread.

I have two non-fiction, both writing workbooks based on my Screenwriting Tricks for Authors blog and workshops.

     

- Alex

http://screenwritingtricks.com

[JimC1946]

Recollections: A Baby Boomer's Memories of the Fabulous Fifties has now sold more than 2,500 copies in the Kindle edition. I think the nostalgic reminiscence of a bygone era has struck a chord with baby boomers.