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Mark Gilroy January 20, 2012

2E or not 2e – The E-Book Revolution

After the first eReaders hit the market, there was a period of time when publishers, authors, and readers all wondered how much emphasis they should put on eBooks. The market gave the answer – eBooks are here to stay.

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Mark Gilroy January 12, 2012

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

How do you find the perfect title for your book? For my Kristen Conner Mystery Series I discovered the first title while listening to the radio: Cuts Like a Knife. When I started outlining the second novel, which dealt with online dating and obsession, Every Breath You Take made it two books in a row that matched up with a great 80s song. The third novel? Still haven’t found what I’m looking for? Or cold as ice?

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Mark Gilroy January 3, 2012

What’s In a Name? (I Would Like to Ask J.K.)

Why do so many fiction authors use initials instead of their first name on the cover? Wish we could ask J.K. In this video presentation, I give what I believe is the real reason.

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Mark is a publisher, author, consultant, blogger, positive thinker, believer, encourager, and family guy. A resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, he has six kids, with one in college and five out in the "real world." Read More…

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