Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Joining the 21st Century

Since I'm preparing myself to self-publish my novel as an e-book, I decided it was prudent to be able to read an e-book myself and see how it is.  Today I downloaded the Kindle software onto my notebook computer and purchased my first electronic book.  I have to say, it's amazing!

Now, my notebook isn't as slim as a Kindle or other Book Reader, but it is certainly something I can take with me.  The idea of being able to carry an entire library with me is compelling.  Exciting times!

3 comments:

  1. If you want to know more about epublishing on Kindle, I did an extensive blog and checklist on the subject:
    http://dellejacobs.blogspot.com/2010/06/kindle-and-new-self-epublishing.html

    I've been using Kindle for PC since it came out and it's now my favorite format for ebooks. I read on my laptop, but when I travel I have a mini laptop, which serves as a lightweight, compact computer and ereader in one.

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  2. I have to confess that I didn't start reading ebooks until my mystery was published by Carina Press.
    Now? I am totally hooked. A 'real' book feels too cumbersome. I love the idea of taking dozens of books on holiday, all on a neat little gadget.
    I started on my iPhone and now read mainly on my iPad. Lol, the only downside is that it's too easy to download the books and spend far too much money.:)

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  3. Yeah, buying books is so easy on Kindle. It usually takes LESS than 60 seconds! I've now got a little collection that I need to find time to read.

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