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To Amazon or Not To Amazon?

To Amazon or Not To Amazon?

When my first book was published, I couldn't wait to see it listed on Amazon. In my mind's eye, I imagined the listing and grew excited, but reality was holding back a few disappointments that I wouldn't realize until my journey traveled a bit farther down the Amazon...

Welcome to The Author Spot

Welcome to The Author Spot

If you write books and care about the tech behind getting them into readers' hands, you're in the right place. This is The Author Spot — TAS, if you're already a regular. I'm TJ Culler, and we do things a little differently here. You'll find traditional text blogs...

But Wait, I Can Do That

But Wait, I Can Do That

  The other day, I was talking with a friend about The Author Spot, and after presenting our five-cent elevator speech, she replied, “There’s nothing there I can’t do on my own.” And she’s right, TAS is not offering anything you can’t go out and do on your own,...

The TAS Fun Spot

The TAS Fun Spot

  Every so often, I run across a bit of humor that must be shared. Today was one of those days. I'll add to this post as I find bits worthy of sharing. Enjoy. — TJ A Writer's Riddle In a river, there...

A Word On Integrity

A Word On Integrity

  The Author Spot is old-school in that we value hard work, honesty, responsibility, and integrity. It’s the latter I want to address today. The Author Spot is a business. We have expenses. It costs a pretty-penny to license software, keep our servers secure in...

Gravatar – Do Authors Need This Tool?

Gravatar – Do Authors Need This Tool?

Gravatar - A Globally Recognized Avatar   One of the items in The Author Spot’s A La Carte Menu is Gravatar. If you’ve never heard of Gravatar, you’re not alone. In our experience, Gravatar is one of the most overlooked marketing tools available for authors. Once...