I’ve been published in “digital first” for my entire writing career, though it didn’t start being called that until recently. E-publishing began in the mid 1990s, as technology and an ever-smaller, more reachable world enabled just about anyone to become a publisher. I sold my first book to Avid Press in 1999, and when it […]
Sixteen year old Rachel has always idolized her older brother Micah, but she knows he also secretly struggles with addiction. So when Micah doesn’t come home one night, Rachel panics. Then Rachel gets an anonymous note telling her that Micah is a few hours away—and on the brink of destruction. Accompanied by Micah’s best friend […]
When people ask me if my books will be available in print, and I say no, they often offer condolences. Despite the success of e-readers and the proliferation of incredibly successful e-books, it’s still viewed as a publishing consolation prize. Personally, I don’t want my books available in p-book form. Traditional, physical books are appropriate […]
Digital Publishing. Ten years ago, I’d have to write a few pages to explain what that term means. Today just about everyone knows what Kindle and Nook are, and what a handful of digital first publishers have done to revolutionize publishing as we know it. Digital publishing is still in its infancy today, though some […]
Chapter OneAt 10:20 a.m. Gavin stepped into Mike Taylor’s office and found his boss sitting at his pristine, glass-topped desk, his sleeves rolled to his elbows and his dark hair sticking up in the back. He checked his watch. Yep. 10:20. I’m screwed. The man’s appearance was typically as neat as his office. His hair […]