Author name: Kassia Krozser

Today’s links of interest: Shaken by JA Konrath Press ReleaseAmazonEncore to publish bestselling author J.A. Konrath’s upcoming book. In what is first (we believe), an author is going through Amazon for first publication rights, digital and print. Expect more deals like this. Cellphones Now Used More for Data Than for CallsHow is this going to impact the currently overburdened infrastructure. Laughing about the person who doesn’t make calls on his iPhone…because he can’t (sounds too familiar!). Steve Jobs Offers ‘Freedom from Porn’As much as we get the idea being espoused here, it leads to the big question of definition. Which, […]

Today’s links of interest: Hay House Publishing Partners with Author Solutions, Inc., to Launch Self-Publishing Division, BalboaIt’s not so much a trend as a business decision.

Today’s links of interest: You’re Welcome, You BastardsMichael Arrington has a new feud. This time, a magazine asked TechCrunch to post excerpts. Only later did they clarify they meant excerpts of excerpts. Oh and Simon Schuster sent a cease and desist letter. So much wrong here, so sorry for the author.

Today’s links of interest: Amazon to Drop Free Books from Kindle Bestseller ListThere will be two lists: one for paid titles, one for free titles.

Today’s links of interest: Hachette Earnings: As ‘Twilight’ Fades Out, Publisher’s Sales Numbers DimDigital sales at 8%, so there’s a bright spot. Also, new Stephenie Meyer book coming out. Will it catch the Twilight wave? ALA’s Bleak Near-Term Outlook Forces Layoff of Four Plus Four Open Positions CutThis speaks to the state of our world. Greatly saddened by this news.

Today’s links of interest: Q A: The U. of Chicago Press’s E-Book GiveawayOh, sure, lots of people give away ebooks. Here is an example of one publisher doing it as a serious marketing program.

Today’s links of interest: Gossip Girl books: Central Florida mom doesn’t want library to let young readers see themOh, you poor misguided mother. You are not doing anything to prevent the reading of these books, though you are opening up your kid’s life for ridicule. Dan Brown Tops Sony’s Most Purchased eBooks of All Time ListSony touts the download of its 10 millionth book with a top ten list.

Today’s links of interest: University suspending SMU Press operationsSad news.

Today’s links of interest: The iPad: Gateway Drug to Digital Learning?This is reasoning we can get behind: the lack of adult material, the mix of entertainment and learning. Google to Launch Digital Books by Early SummerAs previously reported. It appears that Google has finally put a ring on the date. News Corporation Reports Third Quarter Revenue Growth of 19% Generating Net Income of $839 Million; $0.32 Per ShareItems of note: HarperCollins and MySpace. Particularly MySpace. You may have to look to find the news there. Simon Schuster’s Digital Publishing Revenue Up SharplySome good news in an otherwise rough first quarter.

Today’s links of interest: Penguin E-Books Are No. 1 on iPad, But Publisher Gets Zero Love From AmazonAh, hardball, such a rough game to play. Tilting at Bookish Windmills, Or – How the iPad Saved Spanish Language DayThis is what we talk about when we talk about the power of digital.