Author Archives: Marion Jensen

Is the publishing industry really struggling? Well, it looks like Borders will carve out space in their stores to sell Build-A-Bear items. This really comes down to a question of shelf space. A business is going to fill their shelves … Continue reading →

If authors are allowed to self-publish, how will be able to find the really good stuff? Won’t there be too much to process? I hear this question a lot, and I wanted to comment on it.  First a few stats. … Continue reading →

Kindle sales are booming. The iPad is magical, everybody wants one. That means Barnes & Noble and their Nook are dead, right? Not so fast, says Wired magazine. Nook sales are up, and B&N still sells more hardbacks and paperbacks … Continue reading →

Kindle’s biggest flaw? Can’t check out library books. Kindle called “Best Kindle yet” by PC World. Cnet also likes the Kindle. “The third-generation Kindle’s winning combination of noteworthy upgrades–an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price–vaults it … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed that in following the news around e-books, topics seem to come in waves. For example, this week I’ve found several articles written about ads in books. Most have been negative. By a happy coincidence, I had an post … Continue reading →

I remember getting presents as a young boy—at Christmas, on my birthday. . .presents were an exciting part of my childhood. The best part about presents was not opening them. No, the best part was waiting to open them. The … Continue reading →

A recent study is claiming that people who buy an e-reader end up reading more than they did before purchasing the device. In fact, 40% report they read more, 58% say they read about the same, leaving 2 percent saying … Continue reading →

It must be that back-to-school season because I’m seeing more and more articles on e-book readers on campuses. This is a great article on the benefits and drawbacks of taking your e-reader instead of textbooks. It shows we’ve still got … Continue reading →