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What on Earth? - IanSF - 09-12-2010
fpw Wrote:We'll probably put it up in other formats later, but right now Amazon is being very cooperative, arranging pre-orders and sample-chapters downloads.
It doesn't seem to be available for the UK.
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What on Earth? - Joe Konrath - 09-13-2010
Those are my 1 star ratings. I did it to stop people from buying the free sample, because Amazon UK messed up the download. I don't want folks spending three pounds on something that is supposed to be free.
But it will be up soon.
Just watch the URLS
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DRACULAS-Teaser-Chapters-Upcoming-Release/dp/B0042ANZBU/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DRACULAS-A-Novel-of-Terror/dp/B0042AMD2M
Shouldn't be longer than a few days.
What on Earth? - Joe Konrath - 09-13-2010
swandy Wrote:The reason I was not interested in a Kindle was the only way (perhaps this has changed with later versions) to get an ebook onto the device was to email it to Amazon and from what I have read their policy of what format they will accept - and that they did not work with non-DRM ebooks unless you could prove where you purchased it - was too restrictive.
You can now email them anything, and they'll convert it. You can also tether your Kindle to your computer and load it up that way.
swandy Wrote:I did find the preview chapters to "Draculas" (thanks for the link) and was able to convert it to epub format. Did the same with the "expanded" version of "Serial" also. (Had the free initial release but never got around to reading it.)
Thanks! If you could post a tutorial on how you did it, that would be awesome.
What on Earth? - swandy - 09-15-2010
Joe Konrath Wrote:You can now email them anything, and they'll convert it. You can also tether your Kindle to your computer and load it up that way.
Thanks! If you could post a tutorial on how you did it, that would be awesome.
Did not know that they changed that for the Kindle, but still very happy with the iPad - especially because you can have all the major ebook readers on one device.
After purchasing the ebook, you can download the Kindle file from Amazon to your computer. Not sure, but I think you have to have a version of the Kindle reader on your computer also. Anyways, you then go into Calibre, first tell it to add the ebook to your Calibre library and then ask it to convert it to just about any other ebook format. I use epub because I can then import it into iBooks. Calibre will convert any format as long as the original ebook has no DRM on it.
It is great program. The developer is constantly updating it and adding new features. The program is free, but you are expected to make a donation.
What on Earth? - flyboy707 - 09-15-2010
swandy Wrote:Did not know that they changed that for the Kindle, but still very happy with the iPad - especially because you can have all the major ebook readers on one device.
After purchasing the ebook, you can download the Kindle file from Amazon to your computer. Not sure, but I think you have to have a version of the Kindle reader on your computer also. Anyways, you then go into Calibre, first tell it to add the ebook to your Calibre library and then ask it to convert it to just about any other ebook format. I use epub because I can then import it into iBooks. Calibre will convert any format as long as the original ebook has no DRM on it.
It is great program. The developer is constantly updating it and adding new features. The program is free, but you are expected to make a donation.
There is a "beta" version available to Calibre testers that will convert any format, regardless of DRM being present. I constantly use Calibre to convert from Kindle to my iPad for use via iBooks. I also convert a great deal of material to use on my laptop which I have Kindle for PC installed as well, or to pdf etc.
Kindle for PC is a free standalone program that you can use to purchase any book from Amazon to read on your desktop/laptops. You do not have to own a Kindle to do this. Also, any book you have bought via your Kindle from Amazon, you can also read via your laptop/desktop using Kindle for PC without any additional charge/restrictions.
I really wish that the industry could agree to a single format for all or agree to have their devices read any of the major formats. Of course, I completely understand why they probably never will: it is all about the profit line. The devices are not where they make the money. :crossedlips:
What on Earth? - Alvin Fox - 09-21-2010
I'm always curious of the collaboration process. How did this come together? Is it written as a single novel or several novellas with a single thread tying them together?
What on Earth? - swandy - 09-22-2010
flyboy707 Wrote:There is a "beta" version available to Calibre testers that will convert any format, regardless of DRM being present. I constantly use Calibre to convert from Kindle to my iPad for use via iBooks.
Do you have any ideas of this "beta" version will become available to the public? That would be great to be able to convert even DRM books - but couldn't that lead to legal issues for the creator of Calibre?
What on Earth? - Joe Konrath - 09-23-2010
AlvinFox Wrote:I'm always curious of the collaboration process. How did this come together? Is it written as a single novel or several novellas with a single thread tying them together?
That's one of the extras in the ebook--we recount how we put this together. It's actually kinda fascinating, even if you aren't a writer.
What on Earth? - Alvin Fox - 09-23-2010
Joe Konrath Wrote:That's one of the extras in the ebook
Quote:That's one of the extras
Quote:extrasI'm being dragged kicking and screaming into purchasing ebooks, aren't I? This and David Morrell's The Naked Edge. What on Earth indeed.
What on Earth? - flyboy707 - 09-23-2010
swandy Wrote:Do you have any ideas of this "beta" version will become available to the public? That would be great to be able to convert even DRM books - but couldn't that lead to legal issues for the creator of Calibre?
I'm not certain how to obtain the beta version for you. I will check into and PM you.