Where in the World Is Carl Sandiego?
There was hope. For a few days it appeared that Carl had managed to escape. There were rumors that he would be able to find his way to a haven and lay claim to a life of freedom once more. Unfortunately, at this late hour, it seems that those hopes have been dashed.
Last week, there was some concern that Carl may have been apprehended by law enforcement personnel due to some infraction. Dear viewers, you may set your minds at ease. We can confirm that Carl is not in police custody.
At this time, David Wright continues to decline our requests for information regarding exactly when he may or may not have last seen Carl Sinclair.
It appears that Carl will not be able to participate in tonight’s hangout. So, once more the audience will be made to endure John Ward hosting the show, once more.
Tonight’s Stories:
Mark Lefebvre, of Kobo, is quoted in a Publisher’s Weekly article. In the article he talks about how difficult it is to sell books that are priced at 1.99. During the program, we’ll talk about personal experiences at different price points and anecdotal stories referenced at our convenience to help buttress our points.
Traditional Publishers Need Authors
There seems to be a movement among the ranks for traditional publishers in European countries to develop services and offerings that will appeal to self-publishers. Sound off in the comments. Let us know if you would be willing to give up a percentage of your royalties in exchange for assistance from a traditional publisher. If so, what areas or services would tempt you?
Readership Grows in Developing World
Readership continues to increase in the developing world. Please note that there is still no word on when Australian citizens will be able to purchase the Kindle Paperwhite.
Amazon launches new Kindle Fires
On Wednesday of this week, Amazon launched a new line of Kindle Fires: the Kindle Fire HDX. They also refreshed the Kindle Fire HD.
The HDX line offers a more robust chipset and features tailored for those individuals who want more than a bare-bones tablet.
The Kindle Fire HD is now the entry level Fire. It’s price has been lowered to 139.00. That is almost as cheap as the Kindle Paperwhite which, at the time of this report, was still not available in Australia.
Amazon fails to kill Indie Bookstores
There is a popular rumor that Amazon has shown a tendency to lure unsuspecting book stores into dark alleys where they bludgeon them in the back of the head. That’s right, Amazon is killing the Indie Bookstores; or, are they? This article looks at the data and even postulates who the real serial killer might be.
Dean Wesley Smith launches a magazine
Is there anything he can’t do? Maybe you too would like to start a magazine. Here are a couple of online services that you might consider using for that purpose.
Before people were saying Amazon was killing independent bookstores, it was the big chains killing independent bookstores. It seems like with Amazon killing the chains, there is more room for the indie stores to expand.
Indie stores just offer more personal service than the chains and cater to a much different market than just people who want books. They cater to people who wallow in books, often of a specific niche.
I have this fantasy of opening an indie bookstore but I’d have to deal with people so I’ll never do it, but were I to do it, I would be buying one of those old indie movie houses, make it a F&SF niche store with a side of local. I’d show movies made from books, and have as many authors come in for readings and workshops as humanly possible. I’d have NaNo parties and every damn event possible.
gregorylynn Did you ever see the video about the secret bookstore? Some guy who has a second hand store in his house, hidden from plain sight. It was pretty cool.
I had an indie comic store, I guess that is about as close as you can get. We sold SF&F novels.
::tries to think of a million witty things to say, comes up empty:: I need inspiration people, get this started already. đ
Hello all.
csjameson I’m sure you’ll come up with a thing or two.
Going live mofos!
We are going live!
Sup?
Howdy
I made it just in time. đ
sryeager HI!
gregorylynn HI!
yo, yo, what up, peeps?
thedavidwwright SUP!
thedavidwwright What up, homey?
Anyone know who invented the cookie?
WE LOVE TRISH!
Anyone here?
The contest was cutting too much into Carl’s porn watching time.
crissymoss Who’s anyone?
#Trish’sfault
csjameson crissymoss No.
Trish McCallan always…
It’s like you guys have never met anyone from Maine. It’s either Lefaive or Lefever and in his case, I’m pretty sure it’s Lefaive.
All your books are going to mysteriously drop in sales on Kobo starting tomorrow.
thedavidwwright if you had priced yourself between 2.99 and 5.99 you would’ve sold!
WadeFinnegan I’m YOUR HERO!!!!  I’m touched! A lot. lol đ
$1.99 sometimes makes me think the author isn’t confident in their work.
BuddyGott I think a lot of people feel the same way.
csjameson crissymoss You’re the only one that matters đ
crissymoss csjameson ::sings our song::
jlward BuddyGott 1.99 makes me think people are strange.
BuddyGott That’s exactly why I started at 99 cents… no confidence.
csjameson crissymoss Are you two going to talk about kissing each other again?
csjameson thedavidwwright Yes, I should’ve priced my sex higher.
BuddyGott csjameson crissymoss ::whistles innocently::
Publishers not doing a good job?
I’m shocked!
thedavidwwright csjameson If it works at Kobo….
gregorylynn They still making money. not doing a terrible job.
crissymoss BuddyGott You’re too good to feel that way. Glad you’re pricing higher now. đ
gregorylynn Who’d a thought, huh?
Carl Sinclair gregorylynn They’re making money by being evil. If they want to help self publishers, they should offer services for a flat fee instead of a lifetime percentage.
Does anyone else think that in Carl’s profile photo, he looks like a guy who just got out of prison and is out looking for a hooker? No? Just me? Okay…
BuddyGott No, he actually looks like he’s at an Amway convention.
csjameson BuddyGott Yeah, that could be it too.
It’s a super hero’s secret lair.
gregorylynn Carl Sinclair Flat fee, or a limited time percentage. I would go with a limited time since I can’t afford to do it straight out.
Bastard paid me in Australian money. Does me no good here….
People in other countries read!?
Nigerians named Buddy make Dave especially suspicious.
I met Nigerian royalty once. ::waits for the flow of smartass comments::
Is Carl Sinclair on AutoTune???!!!
csjameson What do you mean? There are no smartasses here.
csjameson More than in your country đ
BuddyGott csjameson No smart asses? Did I come to the wrong podcast?
BuddyGott Other than ours is worth more than yours đ
csjameson BuddyGott I was in a government based situation in that photo.
Carl Sinclair csjameson BuddyGott Amway?
Just like thedavidwwright ‘s wife….just leave her alone and come back and she’s ready to go.
HELPING AUTHORS!
csjameson Screw authors.
Carl Sinclair csjameson Working is an interesting word for it. Also, the more things people can read on, the better.
Carl Sinclair csjameson Are you propositioning me!? Everyone else sees this right?
Carl Sinclair csjameson All of us authors are going to “like” this one.
I can’t wait until we get neural implants to do it all.
I have a Galaxy S4
The Note II is called a phablet
I’ve got the galaxy note and I love it. It’s huge and I can do everything on it. It fits in my pockets.
The hammer is my…nah, nevermind.
I had an iPad first, but never used again once I got the note- so I sold it a couple weeks ago.
Trish McCallan DUDE! How much did you sell it for?!
csjameson Trish McCallan $450 it was about a year old
the SPRT does not support, or share the views of John Ward regarding Buddy or his family.
How long is that haul Crissy?
csjameson I hope for a good long time. I love doing this!
I demand a dick joke.
ENTERTAIN ME.
GarrettRobinson Fine…GarrettRobinson
GarrettRobinson I made a mommy bit joke.
csjameson GarrettRobinson I see what you did there.
GarrettRobinson csjameson Perspective
GarrettRobinson ::starts setting up her in house pole::
GarrettRobinson Realm Keepers!
YES.
I just finished.
Sorry I’ve actually been listening attentively up to this point.
GarrettRobinson Wondering when you started now.
GarrettRobinson 30sec. is that a record?
Oh wow. Thanks, Dave. Your check’s in the mail.
xgranville GarrettRobinson Beginning of the show. They just didn’t make the joke I needed to finish.
xgranville GarrettRobinson One word: Chapped.
GarrettRobinson xgranville Yep. Did it for me.
Wow, are you seriously just talking about my book now? I’m sorry I spoke up.
GarrettRobinson You’re sorry that we are saying it’s really good and we all bought it?
crissymoss GarrettRobinson It makes me self-conscious. This behavior is totally expected on my podcast, but I feel like I’ve hijacked now.
GarrettRobinson Consider yourself a pirate.
GarrettRobinson crissymoss You should be….go sit in the corner and wait for your punishment!
I’m starting a new podcast with Dave now: The “Too Many Damn Podcasts Podcast.”
xgranville GarrettRobinson Arrr
GarrettRobinson crissymoss Like we can stay on topic? lol. Don’t feel bad, I don’t even get to pimp my books on here much. Just goes to show we like you!
GarrettRobinson Haha we are just teasing you.
csjameson GarrettRobinson crissymoss I’m here! I’m waiting…wait…this is a joke, isn’t it?
Speaking of which, Dave, when the hell are you going to start your podcast hmm? The one where you interview creative types at three AM?
crissymoss GarrettRobinson I demand you pimp your own book now. ENTERTAIN ME.
csjameson GarrettRobinson crissymoss Will it involve blind folds and whips? Can I help đ
MUAHAH! Dave you’re speaking my language
Carl Sinclair GarrettRobinson Teasing me? You were talking me up! That was awesome. I finished again. My normal refractory period vanished.
crissymoss csjameson GarrettRobinson This conversation is getting better and better.
GarrettRobinson crissymoss csjameson Yes, you may help. Whips and whipped topping.
“Pinch and Zoom” is the newest title by Lexi Maxxwell, by the way. Don’t ask.
GarrettRobinson Carl Sinclair Well you showed up, unlike the other guy who hang out with.
Carl Sinclair GarrettRobinson Muahaha.
GarrettRobinson I’m well versed in the pinch and roll, but not the Pinch and Zoom.
xgranville GarrettRobinson Well, I can tell you it’s fast. I helped her out with the “research.”
GarrettRobinson xgranville Cue the Sax Man.
GarrettRobinson Carl Sinclair You know the guy… he is the one who follows teenage girls around airports.
xgranville GarrettRobinson *Kool-Aid Man bursts through the wall*
OH YEEEAH!
Wait…the Sax Man? Crap.
*sidesteps out of frame*
Carl Sinclair GarrettRobinson Haven’t tried that tactic yet. Might be least creepy thing I do in a day.
csjameson what was I saying?
I want a goddamn theme song!
Game of Geeks needs one…
thedavidwwright csjameson Important things.
xgranville Carl Sinclair GarrettRobinson It works for ‘that guy’ he has a huge mailing list of other guys who follow teenage girls.
It’s Hollywood, not Nashville.
OOH OOH IMPORTANT QUESTION: HOW DOES DAVE KNOW WHAT ROMAN GLADIATORS MASTURBATING SOUNDS LIKE? IS HE A TIMELORD?
Carl is a Spartan Masturbatory Rock enthusiast, apparently.
thedavidwwright csjameson Dean Wesley pulled his thing out. or something…I don’t know…it made my brain go GUH GUH GUH
GarrettRobinson He is the 12th Doctor.
Carl Sinclair GarrettRobinson 13th twice removed.
What stories are these? I feel out of the loop.
He did the toga? Why would he do a toga?
I mean, where’s the hole?
GarrettRobinson Of course Dave is a Time Lord. Silly question, human.
GarrettRobinson That’s what she said.
I think we broke Wade.
Poor Wade, I’d totally hug you right now if I could.
Since when has professionalism been a requirement on ANY podcast that any of us have ever listened to or been a part of?
xgranville He was broken long before today.
thedavidwwright Or do more shows. MORE.
Did somebody say “huge blow?” *wakachika wakachika wakachika*
GarrettRobinson Brown Chicken Brown Cow
csjameson GarrettRobinson *wiggles hips*
GarrettRobinson csjameson Sexiest animals on the farm
You SHOULD do a weekly recap at the beginning of the show.
crissymoss so what you’re saying is…you should all get off before the show starts so you’re all calm and collected
gregorylynn thedavidwwright How about 4 AM?
csjameson crissymoss You don’t want to go out half-cocked. You’re walking out there with a loaded gun.
GarrettRobinson csjameson crissymoss Choke the dolphin
csjameson GarrettRobinson crissymoss Beat the bishop.
MASTURBATION EUPHEMISMS ARE HAPPENING IN THIS THREAD.
GarrettRobinson csjameson crissymoss Hand up
thedavidwwright How much did you pay for your 99 Designs? The final three were awesome.
csjameson GarrettRobinson crissymoss Polishing pearls.
crissymoss csjameson GarrettRobinson Flicking the bean
thedavidwwright Ah. Very good.
csjameson crissymoss GarrettRobinson Flogging the egg man
Dave with the covers you didn’t choose, are the artists allowed to use the covers or sell the covers elsewhere if they remove your title and name?
thedavidwwright A lot of Americans have no taste for colors
hello everyone. Finally made it here
Actually we’re all just making masturbation jokes below.
GarrettRobinson csjameson crissymoss Sexercising
csjameson GarrettRobinson crissymoss Pocket pool.
csjameson GarrettRobinson crissymoss Loving the muppet
Is there an after show tonight?
They are going to do an after show party. Does anyone want to join?
jlward Yuss.
jlward Me and trish and probably buddy
Starting it up in just a sec
jlward Just asked, LOL- yes send me an invite please. đ
Trish McCallan jlward Yes, please.
crissymoss Will the link be posted here?
Did anyone else want to join the chat?
crissymoss I would. Not sure how to go about it, though. I’m a virgin so be gentle.
David Anson Welcome!
xgranville thedavidwwright I think most of the covers I have seen on that site (that are any good) were in the 299 category.