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Let's Trade the ES

Great trade today on the ES. Very classical EL trade catching the thrust after the pullback. Don't need many of these to make my daily nut. The only issue is to have the discipline and wait for a trade to setup with the right picture. Just taking any old trade is not conducive to my financial health. Yes, I do lose discipline sometimes and then kick myself as it costs me money. This picture is also a relatively easy picture to setup in an algo.

Europe, a regulatory nightmare for direct-to-consumer genetic testing?

Lawyers seem to like direct-to-consumer (DCT) genetic testing. On the Genomics Law Report blog, which I highly recommend, there were no fewer than 23 entries that mentioned or were relevant to DTC in 2011.

Although my interests rarely overlap with those of lawyers, this is an exception.

DTC genetic testing comes in many forms, such as carrier tests for genetic disease, ancestry tests, and nutrigenomic tests. At first glance it appears that consumers should be able to purchase these tests and gain information about themselves and their genomes in any way they like.

However, many DTC tests have not been validated by medical professionals. This means that in the best case quality cannot be assured, and in the worst case, that they could be bogus. Wrong test results could have a large impact, and therefore most experts call for more regulatory oversight of how and by whom these tests can be provided.

In the United States, although the regulatory position of DTC genetic testing varies between states, there is also relevant federal legislation, such as the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Regulation of genetic testing in Europe. Source: Borry et al. 2012, European Journal of Human Genetics

Less so in Europe. In a recent publication in the European Journal of Human Genetics, Pascal Borry and coworkers discuss the regulatory framework in seven European countries.

DTC genetic testing is not an area that is directly legislated by EU. Instead, each country draws up its own laws, and there is hardly any harmonisation between them. The result is that in some countries, such as Belgium or the United Kingdom, there is hardly any regulation of DTC genetic testing, whilst in others, it is strongly regulated - sometimes to the extent that non-medical and non-research genetic testing is explicitly banned.

The result is that European companies providing DTC genetic testing would have a hard time taking advantage of the EU's common market.

Could this be a reason why there are no large European DTC genetic testing companies that I am aware of?

Playing it Close to the Vest

When I set up a Facebook account and started blogging back in fall of 2008, I knew from the  beginning that as an aspiring YA author, I’d have to be careful about what I posted. Swearing, sexual references, and joking about drugs or alcohol could potentially alienate my audience. I also elected not to say anything overtly religious or political. While others staked out their territory on Facebook by filling in the blanks for religion and political party, I left mine blank. A friend of mine did me one better, and her response is the best I’ve seen. For “politics” she put “just as private as my religion,” and for religion she put, “just as private as my politics.”

For a long time I felt a little uncomfortable about my stance of neutrality. After all, if I have a belief, shouldn’t I own it? But I’ve mulled it over a lot lately, and I think my position makes sense. And not just from a business perspective. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying people shouldn’t voice their beliefs publicly. That’s their right, and I understand the need to feel like part of a community. I just wonder if they realize the full ramifications of what they’re doing. Do they really want people to make snap judgments about them based solely on who they voted for in the last election or how they choose to worship? Is anyone’s personality really that cut and dried?

Probably every one of us has at least one friend or family member with drastically different religious or political views. And yet we accept them in spite of it. This is because we got to know the whole person, not just a single label. No individual is as simplistic as the stereotype of one group. We’re all a wild and crazy hodgepodge. Even within the walls of a single congregation of a single denomination of a single religion, there will be vastly different takes on dogma. And each member of each splinter group of each political party has her own nuanced take on various policies. I have friends on both sides of the political fence and of various spiritualities. When I think of what I’d have missed out on by jumping to conclusions, I’m so glad I sat back quietly and watched long enough to discover who these folks really are.

It only makes sense that people on social networks want to connect with those who share similar beliefs, and Facebook makes this particularly easy with its groups. But lately I’ve noticed that the names of some of these groups have become increasingly controversial—even insulting. They seem to be titled specifically to get a dig in against the opposing viewpoint. And why? Just so people can feel all buddy-buddy and superior? But at what cost?

I suppose it’s human nature to have an us vs. them mentality. It probably comes from our very early days, when anyone outside our own tribe was a threat to our existence. But just because we’re wired that way doesn’t mean we can’t override the circuitry. And really, why are these subjects so important, anyway? Think about all the TV shows and movies you’ve watched in the past week. Of all the books you’ve read. Chances are, you couldn’t pigeonhole the majority of the characters into any particular religion or political party. And it doesn’t really matter, does it? It doesn’t affect how you care about them.

For a moment, consider Harry Potter. Of all the things we know about him, of all the things that are important to his character, the one thing that makes absolutely no difference is whether his political leanings were liberal or conservative. Just something to think about.

~ Lisa

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NEWSFLASH! Ali Cross reveals the cover for her new book, Desolate, today on her blog. 

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In addition to being a YA author, Lisa is a retired amateur stock car racer, an accomplished cat whisperer, and a professional smartass. She writes coming-of-age books about kids in hard luck situations who learn to appreciate their own value after finding mentors who love them for who they are. You can connect with her though her blog, The Tao or Webfoot, or buy her book, Running Wide Open, (currently FREE) at any major online retailer.

The Day of Change?

So many bits and pieces of intel floating around and around.....


Tonight could get very exhilarating for a some people.


....June 30 might be a VERY exciting day! 


Be prepared!


To those of you whom are about to be hugely blessed... remember to pay it forward, and pay it forward in a big way.  An opportunity has been given to change the world- grab that bull by the horns and ride it! Those who've been trodden upon  by those that sought to delay this journey now need to be looked after, and those that are hopeless now need to see that there is indeed HOPE.


Times.... they are a changin.

Successfull Trading with an Algo Part 2

One way of increasing the profitability of an algo is to build different algos for different conditions and contexts.


For example, once the market has shown it was a trend day up, switch on the algo that trades the pullbacks from the long side. When using an algo like this, I set my target and stop to fit the market that day. I don't test that algo on the market in general but look at trend days up and see how the algo would have performed. This making the algo like I would myself.


By making an algo trade like me, I am more able to replicate my own trading profitability. The algo still won't perform exactly as I would, but it's getting closer.

Green Light means "GO!"

 I received this and am passing it on to you here. I will update in the morning as soon as I can find more information.


I will say that I've heard from 2 separate sources that both O and B have been taken into seclusion.....


Before you read the updates, I want to urge people to insure that they have money/cash on hand immediately.  Regardless of the Drake updates, news coming out of Europe is very bad, and the collapse of the Euro is in motion right now.  When the "bank holidays" in Europe begin en mass (they are already happening in certain regions), the American banking system will not be far behind.  



!!! Operation Green Light Is A Go !!!! 
Make Viral !!!!  

We just got word that mass arrests will commence by July 4th.  Take a deep breath, gather your thoughts and activate your "Readiness Plan".

Here are some suggestions to help you get started.

Call Friends & Family

Fill up all your vehicles with gas

Go to your local grocery store and stock up on essentials- water, non-perishables, etc.

Secure your Medications

Secure your emergency kit - radio, flashlight, batteries, candles, matches, etc. 

Provisions for your pets & animals  - food, water

Junk Silver Coins Predated before 1964

Have your Popcorn ready

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Here is the message from Drake via USA Military Contacts:

  

Drake just mentioned that the military has authorized him to announce three main points.

The Calvary is coming.

The militias and citizens will be contacted if needed by the military.

USA Military “Sit back and watch the fireworks.” The best 4th of July we ever had.

Drake also said "we have won" and people may see mass arrests and politicians being removed from office will be broadcasted on main stream media maybe this week.

Drake also suggests to take cash out of the banks.

http://www.ascensionwithearth.com/2012/06/operation-green-light-is-go-make-viral.html

Drake Radio Show - Sunday,  June 27th, 2012 @ Blog Talk Radio

 Drake Said: 

  

* New Chat Room:  globalvoice2012.us  then go to top of page to FORUM.

* The Rio G-20 meeting earlier this week had as its purpose to create a NWO.

* The only purpose of Obama's State of Emergency executive order had was

    to keep the U.S. in state of emergency powers act for a dictatorship.

*  This is from the military:   The Calvary is coming. 

    If needed, the militias and citizens will be contacted.  

    They say sit back and watch the fireworks

*  The Rio G-20 failed to create the NWO.*  We have won!

* There should be no interruptions of infrastructure.

*  He implies that all should happen by July 4th.

*  The foreign troops are no match for our troops.

*  Majority of the G-20 told Mrs. Clinton they are no longer interested in creating 

    the NWO due to lack of money.

* The House Oversight Committee approved a Ron Paul bill today opening

    the Federal Reserve to a full audit.

* This is Green Light status issued by the military.  Look for activity within 24 hours.

* The Euro is on its own now.

*  A lot of globalization agreements are now void.

*  U.N. goes back to its original charter purpose.

*  He got information from some of the highest ranking military. 

    He knows those leaders and trusts them.

*  You will not see NATO uniforms, just U.S. uniforms.

*  Central banking systems will be closed.

*  All of the things that are contrary to We the People will be taken care of.

    Look for extraordinary changes.

*  We have cut ties with all foreign relations.

* Top off your auto; hold 2 weeks of cash, have food on hand for several weeks.

*  We will have to be schooled to learn how to communicate with the ETs.

*  Drake will be updated in a day or so by Neil Keenan.

*  International travel will be shut down for 72 hours. To begin ???

*  Obama will have serious problems.

*  Government checks will be going out as normal without interruptions.

*  NESARA will go into effect, with the people having the ability to vote changes to it

http://www.ascensionwithearth.com/2012/05/drake-notes-updated-for-april-29th-2012.html

Green Light! Mass Arrests Will Now Commence!

Pentagon and military insider Drake has announced, tonight 6/27/12 at approximately 8:30PM, that the long anticipated green light has been given and the military and law enforcement alliance known to the people as the 'Earth Allies' will now move in within a time frame of 72 hours to begin the world wide sweep and mass arrests of thousands of members and associates of the criminal organization known as the 'cabal'. For those unfamiliar with this action, these arrests will free, once and for all, all of humanity from their dark captures who have conspired to bankrupt, sicken and finally imprison every human being on the planet.

All citizens are advised to pick up a week or so worth of food, water and all necessary provisions as some store closures and utility outages are possible. All citizens are also advised to withdraw from their financial institutions enough cash to last at least a week, and preferably up to three weeks, as certain banks are expected to close their doors, rendering credit and debit cards useless for at least a certain period of time. All citizens are advised to remain calm and within a centered emotional state. All citizens are strongly urged not to riot or engage in any violent actions of any kind.

Military units and law enforcement personnel will be witnessed making these arrests throughout the United States as well as in some other parts of the world, and all are advised to understand that these men and women are working in service to their brothers and sisters, to freedom, to constitutional government and to love. These military and law enforcement units are not moving in to arrest the citizens of their respective countries as some media outlets may erroneously report in the early stages of this far ranging operation. These units are engaging in the arrests of the members of the criminal cabal and their many associates, that is all.

All are advised to stock their homes with the basic necessities and also advise as many family members and friends what to expect and what these arrests will mean to the people of this world who have suffered too long under the oppression of these criminals and their dark agenda of power and control. This day has been a long time coming, and all are advised to celebrate as these arrests are televised world wide as a signal to our brethren that this is not more of the same bad news we have been programed to believe is the only form of news. This is a time to celebrate, and the celebrations will continue through the July 4th holiday, which will be a true celebration of independence for the people of the U.S. and all the people of our world.

http://www.ascensionearth2012.org/2012/06/green-light-mass-arrests-will-now.html

Kauilapele has cleaned up the recordings and has compiled a list of information about Drake's Amber Alert announcement- the MP3 recordings and links and info can be found here: 

http://kauilapele.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/drake-mid-week-update-6-27-12-preemptive-preparedness-finalized-mp3s-the-cavalry-is-coming-sit-back-and-watch-the-fireworks-this-is-green-light/

Coffee Shop Business - How To Buy Affordable Equipment

If you plan to start a coffee shop business, one of the things you have to do is to furnish the shop. You will have to find tables, chairs, tableware and coffee machines and cooling systems. If you will be serving food, you will also need stoves, ovens, pots, pans and sandwich makers. Opening a coffee shop isn't going to be cheap. There are ways to decrease your start-up expenses by buying more affordable equipment, coffee makers, and furnishings.

Second hand coffee brewers, espresso makers or grinders will definitely cost a lot less than new equipment. You can save on money and use some of your capital on other money generating areas like marketing and advertising. Here are some tips that may be able to help you find used equipment for your coffee shop business.

1. You may be able to find classified ads of coffee shop equipment being sold or auctioned off by shops being closed up or foreclosed by a bank. Many of the coffee equipment being sold in these types of auctions are in very good condition. They aren't being sold because they are of bad quality or broken but only because they need to be sold off by a bank who foreclosed the business or by the coffee shop owner who is closing his business.

2. Another way is to visit food service and coffee or restaurant suppliers. These are one of the most popular choices because they have a wide range of choices from tableware, plates, glasses, cups and saucers, and other equipment and appliances. An advantage to these stores is, if you need to go back for more, you will likely find the same exact style of coffee mugs, plates or glasses you need. Most business people who own food or beverage businesses go to these stores for most of their needs.

3. Look for online stores that sell equipment for a coffee shop business. You can find all sorts of coffee makers, brewers, grinders and many more. Some will be selling brand new items while other online stores specialize in used equipment. An advantage to buying online is you can find many choices, from a number of e-stores, compare prices, delivery charges and warranties.

4. When you start buying equipment, grinders, and espresso makers, be sure to keep your receipts and warranties. You may need to return or replace defective items later, or have broken ones repaired. Also, check if the appliances you are purchasing have spare part and service centers near you. Be aware though that some things can't be returned or replaced like disposable food service items.

5. Don't let looks and prices fool you. Like they say, you can't judge a book by its cover. The same goes for your coffee shop business. Some equipment may look fancy and beautiful but you will soon find out that simple looking equipment can work better. When it comes to price, there is a common misconception that more expensive coffee makers are made of better quality which is not really always true.

Some coffee equipment are better bought second-hand but other equipment should be bought brand new to make sure they are dependable. Check out reliable dealers and ask other coffee business owners where they get their equipment and supplies. Exhaust all possible options first before buying a single thing for your coffee shop business.

Successfully Trading with an Algo Part 1

As a trader, I adapt to the context of a market. If it opens gap up, I look for certain things and trade in a certain way. If the ES has been going, say, down most of the RTH session, then I may look for a counter trend move about an hour before the end of the session.  While the market is in a trend day up, I just keep buying the pullbacks while it is going up and don't take shorts. This is quite natural as a trader adapts to what is going on.


Many people creating an algo want an algo for all seasons, all days, all types of markets and all contexts. While this is possible, and I have successfully made these, my EXPECTATIONS about its performance must be realistic. As a discretionary trader I may use my, say, $25,000 account to make, say, $1,000 a day. But as an algo trader using that same $25,000, I cannot possibly expect anywhere close to that type of performance. My expectation should be more like $1,000 a month.


Why? Because if I am trying to use an algo for all seasons and reasons I get an average performance and the difference between an average performance - operating at, say, 50% efficiency and a skillfull CP discretionary trader, operating closer to 100% efficiency, would produce that type of difference. An average algo will usually have lower percentage of winning trade, larger drawdowns and larger stops using it's average targets.


Shaving the efficiency and getting unattended trading is not necessarily bad, just a trade off as everything else is in life. Getting a 100% per annum return is pretty good - even 30% consistently is great. Many people would kill for that.


But there are other ways of doing even better than that using an algo and I'll talk about that in another post, Part 2.

WAIVER OF CONTRACT DUE DATE

A recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) opinion by Judge Craig Clarke reminds us of the rule in DeVito v. United States, 413 F.2d 1147 (Ct. Cl. 1969) that failure of the government to terminate within a reasonable time and reliance by the contractor results in waiver of default.

We also are reminded of FAR 49.402-3 which states:

[I]f the Government has taken any action that might be construed as a waiver of the contract delivery or performance date, the contracting officer shall send a notice to the contractor setting a new date for the contractor to make delivery or complete performance.

Judge Clarke begins his decision with the axiom that the government bears the burden of proof in a termination for default case.  He then concludes that a series of communications between the government and the contractor was confusing, contradictory and consistently encouraged the contractor to continue performance. At the same time, the government failed to establish a new delivery date after the old one had expired.  The contractor, although resistant, never manifested an unequivocal and definite intent not to continue performance and therefore did not anticipatorily repudiate the contract. (Repudiation requires evidence of unequivocal intention not to proceed.)

Judge Clarke went on to say the government was in control of the situation but failed to act to protect its right to terminate for default.  The fact that the government failed to reestablish a delivery date, waited 21 months to terminate while at the same time encouraging performance leads to the inevitable conclusion that the government waived its delivery date and its right to terminate for default. The contractor remained sufficiently "engaged" to minimally establish detrimental reliance on the governments behavior.

The lesson:  Heed FAR 49.402-3.  If the governments actions could even be construed as a waiver of the delivery or performance date, the contracting officer shall establish a new date.

http://www.pubklaw.com/rd/boards/asbca57667.pdf

bill@spriggslawgroup.com       http://www.spriggslawgroup.com/
                                                 http://spriggsconsultingservices.com/

Who Do You Trust

Who should you trust? You want on the writing bandwagon. You want to put on a smoking jacket and have cheesy photos taken. You want the success of Hocking, King, Patterson, or perhaps Konrath and Locke. So, how do you get there? Do you self-publish or go the traditional route? If you do self-publish, what price do you set? How do you advertise? Who’s got the answers?

Everyone has answers. Who do you trust? Read carefully, and I’ll tell you. 

I remember coming across J.A. Konrath’s blog early 2009. Back then, his posts were still about publishing in the traditional world although I found much of it far from the traditional approach. The blog intrigued me, as did the advice. Mostly, I just liked his wit. I subscribed. I read. When Joe started to talk about self-publishing, I thought he might finally have lost it. Clearly, he was committing career suicide in a very public way. It was a train wreck worthy of its own reality show.

Fast forward nearly a year and a half. I’d been querying agents right and left with a couple of books. I received requests – a lot of them – from top agents at top agencies. I thought The Call would come at any moment. What I got was varying opinions on my work: too light, too dark, change character X into Y. Change character X into B. After rewriting a manuscript three different ways for three agents, I was starting to feel like Charlie Brown and Agent Lucy was holding the football. But it was when I started getting the rejection letters that read, “You have a great voice/story (insert other compliment here), but in this economy” that I started to wonder if Joe was on to something. After all, the responding agents all said something extremely flattering about my work. Still, self-publishing? Was that the best route? Konrath and other writers said it was. Successful and traditional writers were even taking the leap into the self-publishing world – even those with future contracts.

But, it’s Joe, and he is slightlyopinionated. Ha! He didn’t start out the way I was. He’s got the fan base. He and the others could be wrong. He kept pushing self-publishing  Kool-Aide but I wasn’t ready to drink it. I could shoot any future writing career I had in the foot. What to do? Trust Joe, or the nay-sayers?

Turns out, there was someone else with the answers. Someone else I took the blind leap of faith in and trusted more. But that’s jumping ahead. There’s still more to the story.

I tracked down articles and other blogs. I came across Karen McQuestion. No pretense, no attitude, just a woman who’d been in my shoes. After a few days of chewing on the idea of self-publication, I took a chance and contacted her. Karen graciously responded and pointed me to a wealth of information.

It was now or never. I was sick of hearing, In this economy. I could either self-publish and see what happened or I could cry in my soup and hope the next novel, or the one after that, or the one after that might make appease the gatekeepers. In other words, I could rely on people I didn’t know to make my dream a reality or take my future into my own hands. It’s all in who you trust.

I’ve never regretted becoming an indie author. I can’t offer you a rags to riches story here. I’m nobody’s Cinderella. If you’re writing with the hopes of driving a Ferrari, you’re probably not living in the same reality I am. Few reach that status. If you’re looking for easy street, you’ve made a wrong turn—off a cliff.

It’s all about what makes you happy, folks. You need to write because that’s what you love. Just be sure to hire pro editors and cover artists should you decide indie publishing if for you. Now, I don’t know what the future holds and I refuse to bring the Ouija board out of the attic. Those things freak me out. But, I can tell you that I believe in the reader’s ability to find great stories, no matter the format no matter where they come from. Don’t compare yourself with others who are selling better than you. Don’t compare yourself to a friend who just landed a dream agent. If you’re stressing about all that, you’re heading down the wrong path.

Who do you trust? Who has the magic answer? If you haven’t figured it out, then I’ll just beat you over the head with a ten-pound sledge hammer and two quotes from the late Steve Jobs:

"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become."

And,

"Your time is limited. Don't waste it living someone else's life."

Really? You still want to know? Okay. Come closer. Yes, that’s it. I’m going to tell you the secret to life and everything that’ll make you happy—that one person who you should put all your faith in and rely on to make your dreams come true.

You.

There’s really no one else. Until you trust in yourself, you’ll never find your way. Not in life, and certainly not in writing. You have to make your own decisions based on the information available to you. You have to trust your own B.S. detector.

I made my choice. Only you can make yours. Who do you trust?

#Indiechat 6/26 A chat with the Kindle Fire Department

KindleFireDept If any authors or readers want to drop in on a great conversation, #indiechat starts at 9pm! -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @laurapauling LOL! I love the name "Kindle Fire Department" - clever. #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @IndelibleWriter sounds like an interesting chat =^.^= #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @susankayequinn Very clever now that I understand! #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Stacey_WB Yello! #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling So why don't we start with the basics. What exactly is the Kindle Fire Dept.? #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @KindleFireDept Thanks for joining us tonight! #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @KindleFireDept: If any authors or readers want to drop in on a great conversation, #indiechat starts at 9pm! #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 RT @laurapauling: So why dont we start with the basics. What exactly is the Kindle Fire Dept.? #indiechat -9:06 PM Jun 26th, 2012

DiamondLB Listening in. Hello! #indiechat -9:06 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling The Kindle Fire Dept. is a bit broader than most Kindle blogs out there because it also focuses on apps. #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn I'm going to jump in until Gadget gets here... Kindle Fire Dept. is an ebook and app site - they run ads & have useful info #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KindleFireDept Do authors pay for ads? #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Karen_Hooper RT @Stacey_WB: RT @KindleFireDept: If any authors or readers want to drop in on a great conversation, #indiechat starts at 9pm! #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 26th, 2012

hmward hey guys! #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 26th, 2012

RaShelleWorkman I'm here, and ready to learn. @KindleFireDept #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling Has anyone here used the Kindle Fire Department? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn One thing I like about @KindleFireDept is the extra care they take in preparing their posts/ads. #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @susankayequinn Do you know how the apps work? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @susankayequinn How so? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn I've used @KindleFireDept twice (Feb/June) and the ad has paid for itself each time. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling There are lots of people into both mobile games and e-books, and it's been fun for us to help them find new content #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KindleFireDept That's terrific. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston Howdy! I made it #indiechat #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

DiamondLB I'm #reading Ethereal by Addison Moore while listening in to #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @susankayequinn really? That sounds promising. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn They don't just take your blurb and quote a review. They look at the whole package&write up well @laurapauling: How so? #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @susankayequinn That's great and can make a difference compared to just slapping a cover and blurb up. #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston I read now more kindle books on my phone than my device, do you see this changing the way we use kindles? @KindleFireDept #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling Yes, we do function as an advertising platform for authors and info on that can be found at: http://t.co/xcTrp9uV #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Karen_Hooper How far in advance to authors have to buy ads? What's the normal wait time for an ad to post? #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @susankayequinn: They dont just take your blurb and quote a review. They look at the whole package&write up well #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012

SheviStories Does #indiechat have a topic tonight? If so, what is it? -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn Here's my @KindleFireDept ad, you can see: http://t.co/I8uQu9kr #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012

RaShelleWorkman @susankayequinn That's gr8 to know. I like that @KindleFireDept takes the time to do that. #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @SheviStories The Kindle Fire Department is here and a rep. #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012

SheviStories RT @laurapauling: @SheviStories The Kindle Fire Department is here and a rep. #indiechat Coooool! -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling At what point should authors consider paying for an ad? #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @LM_Preston Great question. I think books will be more easily transferable between devices, accessible anywhere on anything. #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LynAlmodovar RT @susankayequinn: Here's my @KindleFireDept ad, you can see: http://t.co/I8uQu9kr #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012

chandahahn #indiechat I'm home in time! Yay jumpin in -9:15 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling I still read just on my Kindle but I could see when out on the road reading on a phone app. #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 26th, 2012

JessieHarrell hi everyone! thanks to @kindlefiredept for joining us tonight. sorry I'm late #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @Karen_Hooper We do a few things for authors. Book of the Day sponsorships are scheduling for Sept. But special events sooner. #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Stacey_WB @chandahahn Yay! Glad you're here! #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KindleFireDept What can authors do beforehand to get the most from a paid ad with you? Any tips? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KindleFireDept I'm curious how you find your reader base. #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012

SheviStories @KindleFireDept How many people will see a "book of the day" sponsorship mention and how do they see it (newsletter, etc)? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @KindleFireDept Oh wow Sept. Does that mean we have to send the info in now or do you contact us later? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012

JessieHarrell @laurapauling I do this. it's great to have the app to transition b/c it keeps your place in the same book #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @KindleFireDepart is also fwd-thinking -They have an ebook on marketing with essays from authors (full disclos:I'm in there) #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling Advertising is a way to reinvest in your writing and help build a readership. We focus on the outreach; you write. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling I read the ebook on marketing and it's a great overview for writers starting out with marketing. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept What about books that are free? How do you handle those ads? #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling With some great articles from some of the Indelibles. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @KindleFireDept: Advertising is a way to reinvest in ur writing & help build a readership. We focus on the outreach; u write. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling what book? #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Let me find the link... #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling Great books get great results: cover, description, title. It all fits together. Have your fans get our fans excited #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MeggJensen RT @Lisa_Nowak: @KindleFireDept What about books that are free? How do you handle those ads? #Indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling Ebook Marketing Today. Only 99 cents for now. http://t.co/E2km63mY #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn Here you go:http://t.co/OB39gtLz @laurapauling: @KatGirl_Studio Let me find the link... #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @KatGirl_Studio Scheduling in advance is definitely a good idea. Feel free to drop us a line to see what we can do for you. :) #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @KindleFireDept What kinds of books do best on KFD? SF? Fantasy? Romance? Thrillers? #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak We welcome free book submissions from authors and charge nothing. For big group promos or exclusives, there are fees. #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @susankayequinn thanks, I love how to books =^.^= #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston Good question! RT @susankayequinn: What kinds of books do best on KFD? SF? Fantasy? Romance? Thrillers? #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling So when our ad is up, get our friends to help spread the word on their social media outlets. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @KindleFireDept: @Lisa_Nowak For free books, do you submit under the same form? #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept Do you have any stats to share about how your ads work for different books? Or links to such? #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus Hey Greg! Thanks for hopping over from #kidlitchat! :) #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @susankayequinn We've had successes in every genre; it comes down to an appealing book. But epic fantasy, SF, and MG are harder. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept How do we submit a free book? I didn't see a link or form on the website. Could be I'm just blind. :) #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston @KindleFireDept How do short stories do? #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @LM_Preston: There are some ad sites that take shorts (but fewer than novels). I recently had good success with ENT w/my short #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LynAlmodovar RT @gregpincus: @KindleFireDept Do you have any stats to share about how your ads work for different books? Or links to such? #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak Just send an email on the day it's free. There isn't really a form yet. Maybe I should make one... ;) #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @susankayequinn What's ENT stand for? #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus We keep stats on how all of our ads have done but haven't published them anywhere. You're welcome to inquire. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @patricialynne07 Ereader News Today http://t.co/p1ZHDy0h #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KindleFireDept I may have missed this, but how do you reach readers? #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept I just did inquire :-) Seriously, though, your monthly traffic is great but meaningless if they don't click ads. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling So even with ads it still helps to have that great cover, blurb - professional. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept I figured you could shed light on what's successful/not so much (and it's gonna vary, naturally!) #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

JessieHarrell sorry if my last message post 2x. tweet chat is being difficult for me tonight. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept Do you notice that any particular day of the week is better for running an ad than others? #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @susankayequinn Thanks. =) #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus Very true. Just hard to explain over Twitter without knowing more specifically about what you write. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston RT @susankayequinn ENT ? you have a link? #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012

SheviStories So how many readers does the #Kindle Fire Department have? #IndieChat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston I submitted my free short story to ENT with fantastic results too. #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston @KindleFireDept So do you distribute via newsletter email? FB page updates? or just blog post? #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus Difference between a banner ad and the posts we make is that we try to engage with your book. It's content, not an ad #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus: Greg, with my ad, I saw a significant surge in sales (4x normal) - I call KFD a mini-POI, even tho it annoys Gadget #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Karen_Hooper @Lisa_Nowak Great questions for @KindleFireDept ! You keep asking all the stuff I've been wondering but couldn't remember. #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept That's true. I wouldn't expect my children's poetry ebook to get the same results as a thriller #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @LM_Preston: RT @susankayequinn ENT ? you have a link? http://t.co/p1ZHDy0h #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak We've had great successes on every day of the week. People will come out any time for a quality book. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks Sorry I'm late, all. I LOVE @kindlefiredept ! Got a great bump w/ The Book of Lost Souls when it was free months ago. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn When checking out an ebook marketing ad site, it's also good to check Kindle Boards and see what people's experience has been. #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling At what point should an author consider paid ads? Right at the start? A couple books in? Whenever they have the money? #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus Yeah, children's poetry might be tough. I want to develop cheaper options to show off niche works like that. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @laurapauling Great question! #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @laurapauling I like that question! =) #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @SheviStories We currently have about 35k on the FB page and monthly traffic of 350-400k per month. Hope it keeps growing! #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling There seems to be more than one philosophy on marketing out in the blogosphere. #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @susankayequinn Yes, talking to other authors and getting a sense of what's working is so important! #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KindleFireDept That's terrific! #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @KindleFireDept What genres would you say most of your subscribers read? #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept Yeah. There's all sorts of niches where an ad makes sense within the niche but not outside of it, in particular. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @LM_Preston Most of it is the sharing we do through social networks, but we also have a growing presence on our mobile app. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @gregpincus Just like all marketing ads probably work better for different authors/genres. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston @gregpincus Do you see many childrens books becoming apps? like with MeeGenius and other app developers? #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @KindleFireDept A mobile app. That's smart. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept Still, I was reacting to your saying an ad is a great way to reinvest in your writing. It's not always :-) #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling It will be so interesting to see where the children's market goes with ebooks. #indiechat #kidlitchat -9:42 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @LM_Preston I see lots of people talking about it/trying it. I'm not seeing traction in the overlap. Yet! #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MeggJensen Mobile app? I just checked the app store, but couldn't find it. What's the app called? #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @MichWritesBooks Romance and Thrillers are the big two then various offshoots/subgenres: PR, Mystery, Horror, YA w/adult appeal #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept I take it there's not a daily emailing. Is that in the works? #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MaganVernon #amwriting but checking in on #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus I'll be the first to say that it depends on your specific situation. Ads can work when they reach your audience. #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @MeggJensen Actually our app is in Google Play and GetJar, finding other new readers: http://t.co/z19re06G #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept Ya. And so much of that is totally out of a site's control. Impossible to be all things to all readers. #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 RT @KindleFireDept: Ill be the 1st to say that it depends on your specific situation. Ads can work when they reach your audience. #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus I think authors have to experiment - some sites work well for their genre/book, others not. Plus changes w/time #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling That's always the crux - finding our target audience. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak We have a pretty large email list that we use for special announcements, but it's not genre divided. Maybe someday. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MeggJensen @KindleFireDept Gotcha! Thanks. :) #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @laurapauling Especially with a limited to zero budget. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @laurapauling It's hard. WHERE do readers of young adult go to find new books? #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston Amen to that sister! RT @laurapauling: Thats always the crux - finding our target audience. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @susankayequinn And I think there are some niches where there's no community where an ad works. Yet. And that's okay, too. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus Well so much of it depends on the site's branding. We are more general audience, but there are niche sites out there. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @MichWritesBooks I'd say our target for YA ebooks is more adults than teens. #indiechat I could be wrong though. -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @patricialynne07 With zero budget, the best bet is to have a series, let the first go free, then place an "ad" on the free sites. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MeggJensen Pixel of Ink YE RT @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling Its hard. WHERE do readers of young adult go to find new books? #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MichWritesBooks twitter, book blogs, that's where I get mine. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston My kid searches on amazon or bookstore RT @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling WHERE are YA readers go to find new books? #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @MeggJensen Yeah but hasn't Pixel been closed to advertising for a while now? #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle Dropping in to say hi! #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @susankayequinn I've heard a lot to have a series. Unfortunately, I'm the queen of stand alones. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LynAlmodovar @MichWritesBooks Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook, book blogs, word of mouth, and youtube trailers #IndieChat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus Which means that you have to find readers in different ways - social media, reviews, etc. Are you thinking childrens? #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MeggJensen @HeatherMcCorkle True, true. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling @MichWritesBooks Yes, so much of YA's popularity is adults who want fresh, youthful excitement. It's why I read it. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @patricialynne07 I think stand alones can still do well, just tougher to gain traction. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston Also FB, and Book club at school RT @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling WHERE are YA readers go to find new books? #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling I think word of mouth with teens is huge - just like with adults. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @KindleFireDept: Yes, so much of YAs popularity is adults who want fresh, youthful excitement. Its why I read it. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @patricialynne07 It can still have carry-over as long as your books are of similar interest - i.e. if readers like one... #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @laurapauling Yeah. Personally, I enjoy stand alones. Don't have to wait for the next in the series. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling yeah I'm holding off on my stand-alones until i have more series books out. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston Where on FB do they find them though, I wonder? #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @susankayequinn In specific, children's poetry. But I think there are other areas, too, where a broad audience isn't the key. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Good idea. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MaganVernon @MichWritesBooks @laurapauling I find most of my books through recommendations from friends, recs from Amazon, and Pixel of Ink #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn RT @Stacey_WB: @KindleFireDept: Yes, so much of YAs popularity is adults who want fresh, youthful excitement. Its why I read it. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston My daughter clicks the ads sometimes & buys it RT @HeatherMcCorkle: Where on FB do they find them though, I wonder? #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MaganVernon @laurapauling @MichWritesBooks I'll quote @GPChing and say most YA books are targeted toward the "Twi-mom's" #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 @susankayequinn That's my hope. The readers will enjoy one story and check out the next. *fingers crossed* #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept If you're writing a middle grade or children's book, the best opps are still offline: libraries, schools, parenting groups #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @LynAlmodovar Agreed. Though my teen daughter and I have different tastes so it doesn't always work. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus I think children's books have the hardest time in ebook - reaching the readers is difficult. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept There are, indeed. And we're also still so early in this process. Lots of exploration.... #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston Good to know! #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling i have to say, I'd rather have my kids reading a print book than a device all the time. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn RT @KindleFireDept: If youre writing a middle grade/childrens book, the best are still offline:libraries,schools,parenting groups #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling And I think that's pure nostalgia. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston Also, through school visits my books are in libraries since kids requested them RT @HeatherMcCorkle: Good to know! #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @susankayequinn Yes. And often, particularly at the younger ages, the readers aren't the ones who are the buyers! #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @laurapauling Agreed. Studies that say the devices can be bad on the eyes. As addicted as I am to mine, hope it's not true! #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling currently I have enough books in my TBR pile for like the next year. #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston I love that! #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @MaganVernon And we just need to find them! And if there are FB book groups where they like to hang. #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I do too and I keep adding! The ones that hook me are the ones I read. #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus I think children's review journals are key to reaching teachers/librarians. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @MichWritesBooks Good thinking! #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I don't read quickly so mine never seems to get smaller lol. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @laurapauling Yep. Give me a killer cover, blurb, and great first chapter, and I'm there. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MaganVernon Free ways to market include: Twitter chats, online presense, and querying reviewers. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @gregpincus If no one is seriously building a kids ebook site, then that's an opportunity for somebody to take charge and profit #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Oh nooooo! I read pretty fast. But I have no problem stopping a book halfway. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @susankayequinn There are still barriers there for non-trad pubbed. The "pay for" reviews don't cross that barrier, either. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012

patricialynne07 Truth! @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling Yep. Give me a killer cover, blurb, and great first chapter, and Im there. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I'm dyslexic #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @laurapauling That's a common response. Most of it is parents wanting their kids exposed to print. Not a bad idea to me. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

gregpincus @KindleFireDept I agree, someone's gonna find that sweet spot. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @laurapauling Me either. Life's too short and there are FAR too many great books out there. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

LM_Preston @KindleFireDept What is KindleFireDept have planned for Holiday promo opportunities this year? #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept RT @MaganVernon: Free ways to market include: Twitter chats, online presense, and querying reviewers. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I track all my books on Goodreads and update my status everyday #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KindleFireDept I limit screen time for my kids and at times a device feels like more screen even if it's not with e-ink. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @gregpincus Agreed. Although I think some journals will consider for review, even if their policy says "no" - haven't tried, tho #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I love keeping track on Goodreads. #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon Book bloggers are a serious way to promote books! :D I love spreading the word! #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio And slow or fast reader doesn't matter. My daughter reads twice as fast as I do. #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @KindleFireDept Best to my knowledge, it doesn't exist... #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling you should add me as a friend =^.^= #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @Froze8 I love my book bloggers. They have been such huge supporters! #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 I get giddy everytime a book blogger says 'yes' to reviewing my book. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Will do. #indiechat :) -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KindleFireDept @LM_Preston For the holidays, I'm thinking some Big Giveaways, some charitable stuff. Take the stress out of shopping! #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn @laurapauling: @KatGirl_Studio What is this tracking on Goodreads that you speak of? :) #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Froze8 @MichWritesBooks I use twitter to find new books, if I see it often online and hear good things I'll want to check it out #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I read slow but commit everything to memory. I can track the plots of all books I've read and shows and WIPs #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @susankayequinn Just updating status on books we're reading. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling at the same time. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012

susankayequinn Nice! @KindleFireDept: @LM_Preston For the holidays, some Big Giveaways, some charitable stuff. Take the stress out of shopping! #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012

MichWritesBooks @MaganVernon You and me both! I LOVE book bloggers. #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012

Stacey_WB Yay!RT @KindleFireDept: For the holidays, Im thinking some Big Giveaways, some charitable stuff. Take the stress out of shopping! #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio That's great! #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012