StoryBundle Launches with “Big Bang”

StoryBundle Launches with “Big Bang” SF Bundle « Genreville: "StoryBundle is a new e-book self-publishing outfit that’s taking an intriguing approach. Each bundle of five books is pay-what-you-like, from $1 on up. If you pay over a certain amount–either a fixed number or the average of how much people have paid so far–you get two additional books (in the case of the first bundle, they’re sequels to two of the other books). You also get to decide how much of your purchase price goes to the authors and how much to StoryBundle. This is a pretty neat end run around both pricing structures and royalty/markup arrangements. The sliders default to a $10 payment split 70–30 between author and seller, which works out to $1 per book if the boost threshold is $10 or less. You can also choose to donate 10% of your purchase to a charity of their choice."

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Shiregreen student overcomes adversity to secure university spot - Sheffield - Local News - Postcode Gazette

Shiregreen student overcomes adversity to secure university spot - Sheffield - Local News - Postcode Gazette: The 18-year-old, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2002, will now study Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University after achieving three A-levels.

Samantha was supported throughout her studies by the college’s disability department at the Hillsborough College, where she was based.

Samantha said: “I’m so pleased. I got Cs in Biology and Chemistry and a D in English. Everyone in my family is really excited for me.

An Agent for a Changing Book Business

An Agent for a Changing Book Business: "Much like the book industry itself, the role and expectations for literary agents are changing dramatically, and Regina Brooks, founder and president of Serendipity Literary Agency, offers an up-to-the-minute example. Besides managing the careers—conventional and self-published—of more than 100 authors, launching a gourmet tea line, and cofounding a book imprint at Akashic Books, she’s an author as well. This month, St. Martin’s Press is publishing her second nonfiction book, You Should Really Write a Book: How to Write, Sell, and Market Your Memoir."

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BookLovers: 'On the Island' is a juicy read | SouthCoastToday.com

BookLovers: 'On the Island' is a juicy read | SouthCoastToday.com: "If you haven't heard of this book yet, you soon will — The New York Times and USA Today bestseller is currently sweeping the nation and the Web, especially the book blogosphere, and has recently been optioned for film by MGM."

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