Hi guys, it's certainly been a while - hope you're all well. I've just published my first ebook on Amazon for kindle, called "To be honest...". It's my family history of 200 years in Dublin, and my own journey through life. It's €5.99, so won't break the bank. I'm hoping to raise enough to publish it in paperback, so I'd really appreciate your support.
Many thanks, Joe KellySimilar Threads:
Hitchhiking's more of a challenge on the road less travelled.
Aux1010 (July 10th, 2018)
Joe, Great to see you back. I have contacted Amazon to purchase the book. Now I just have to figure out how to access Kindle. I'll think of something. Even if I have to buy an iPad to read it. Cheers
joe552 (July 6th, 2018)
I too am glad to see you back joe552. Good luck with your eBook!
joe552 (July 6th, 2018)
Bob, Amazon offers a free kindle reader software for use on any pad or computer or phone.
Just got it, looking forward to reading it.
joe552 (July 6th, 2018)
Hi ya Joe, Hope you're keeping well. Congrats on the ebook - I've just downloaded it so little do you know you're going with me to Thailand next week !!! You'll be my emirates reading material !!
And you know it's strange but I always envisaged you looking almost exactly as you do in your pic there !
Just from reading the review online that's very brave of you putting yourself out there like that, warts and all, good for you - and a lovely thing to leave behind for posterity after we've all shuffled off this mortal coil.
PS if it's crap can I have my money back ??I'm jesting as I'm sure that won't be the case.
Best of luck with it - remember us mere mortals once you're at your million euro book signings now won't you !
Edit - actually Joe - if it's not too personal a question - out of pure nosiness, how does that whole publishing an ebook thing work - obviously Amazon or whatever get the lions share ( I presume) but what about you, do you get a nice whack of that too or only pennies after they've had their cut perhaps ? Feel free to say mind your own business of course but I'm guessing it's public knowledge for those who could be bothered to go look it up, I'm just being lazy / nosey ?? Before anyone panics dont worry I'm not thinking of taking up writing novels - well, anymore than usual on here that is
joe552 (July 6th, 2018)
I wonder if it's the same with some book publishers. They often ask you to pay for the first say, 5000 copies out of your own pocket.
If it does well, they'll offer you a contract.
Well done, Joe!
Very good read, I loved the voice. It brought up memories of an old Irish song, "Come Lasses and Lads." That i have by a young ( years ago ) bouy tenor from San Fraqncisco named Michael Bannett. Oh hey said he and yes said i - wonderful tonality.
Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know what you think - good or bad.
Hitchhiking's more of a challenge on the road less travelled.
Their cut is around 20%, so not too bad. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know. I used Go Fund Me to cover the publishing costs, and their cut was much higher. Wouldn't recommend them
Hitchhiking's more of a challenge on the road less travelled.
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