by Colby R Rice | Aug 14, 2014 | Afro Futurism, Book Production & Publishing, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Politics in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Producing
As a part of the running theme of #WeNeedDiverseBooks month, I’m delighted to present an eye-opening documentary about the amazing and arduous journeys of successful Black creators through the comic, publishing, tv, and film industries. The documentary is called...
by Colby R Rice | Aug 5, 2014 | Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
Hi all! A quick announcement to all readers and writers: this month, I’ll be doing an eclectic blog tour that will feature DIVERSE sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and paranormal works. Want to know what counts as “diverse”? Want to submit your work? Check...
by Colby R Rice | Aug 2, 2014 | Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
It is with the utmost delight that I’m announcing the OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING of Colby’s Bookstore! Having my own online store really feels like the ultimate definition of being an independent author and publisher, so I’m thrilled to finally be able...
by Colby R Rice | Jul 20, 2014 | Book Production & Publishing, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Producing
Okay, so I’m back with part TWO of “10 Things I Learned (as a Sci-fi & Fantasy Writer) from Producing an Audiobook”! Let’s get it! 😉 6. Don’t be afraid to give your characters uniqueness, extreme personality, voice, and...
by Colby R Rice | Jul 16, 2014 | Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
So, unfortunately, Digital Book Day has passed, my dear readers, but it was an awesome run! We gave out tons of free books and hopefully made you all super amped for our next promotion, which will open around the holidays! If you want to stay updated on when the next...
by Colby R Rice | Jul 15, 2014 | Afro Futurism, Apocalyptic, Dieselpunk, Dystopian, Epic Fantasy / High Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Thriller, Historical Fantasy, Horror, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, New Adult, Novels, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi Thriller / Science Fiction Thriller, Space Opera, Steampunk, Technothriller, Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult / YA, Zombie
DIGITAL BOOK DAY has been EXTENDED for another 24 hours!! Apparently, this promotion is so hott and so internet-destroying that we had to extend it just so that you all had more time to get all the books you wanted! So yeah, again, we 407 bestselling indie...
