by Donovan | Aug 23, 2013 | Authorprenuership
So I received a call from Tennessee (Lightning Source’s headquarters) and the faxed documents that I sent in (see earlier post) were all set except for one. My W-9. Apparently it was not legible enough for them to read it. So they asked if I could resend it...
by Donovan | Aug 13, 2013 | Authorprenuership
Ok so after much thought, I decided to go with Lightning Source as my printer and NOT Createspace. Lightning source allows me to get on the Ingram database which allows me to get into the brick and mortar stores. I wanted to see my book in hardback which Createspace...
by Donovan | Aug 11, 2013 | Christian Commentary
Today as I blog I want to talk a bit about expectation two. That I have control over situations and the things that happen to me. I like a degree of order in my life. I like things done a certain way. This need and desire to do things a certain way became evident...
by Donovan | Jul 31, 2013 | Personal updates
While at service this past Sunday I was enlightened when the speaker talked about expectations. He characterized expectations as mental pictures of what we believe life should be or what should happen. All in all these mental pictures really are simply illusions. We...
by Donovan | Jul 12, 2013 | Authorprenuership
Every author dreams of having their books in brick and mortar stores. This author is no different. However, self-published authors have certain barriers to overcome that those going the traditional route don’t have to contend with. In my efforts to promote not...
by Donovan | Jul 2, 2013 | Epic Music & Images
Take a good look at this trailer. Look at the graphics, and the music. Note how they are spun together to weave a tale. This in my opinion is one of the greatest video game introductions ever made. It’s like watching a movie. It’s epic in it scope....
by Donovan | Jun 25, 2013 | Personal updates
Several years ago, I lost my younger brother to violence. It was unexpected as all tragedies typically are. I was also in the midst of dealing with my own personal demons as well. My marriage was teetering on the brink of divorce, and in the midst of my own...