My Planets?
So what’s going on in the world?
I’m feeling good. Like some positive vibes are at work, downloading in the background. Can’t really explain it. Planets aligning or some such malarkey. When I feel this way, I want to share it. So here, have a slice!
Been hard at work making decisions about my career, and am going to be delving into some new areas this year. Will be posting more about that later.
I’d love to hear from any newly converted ebook readers. The news this morning that Apple’s half million or so brand-new iPad owners downloaded a whopping 250,000 ebooks was exciting, especially to us 12 year plus veteran e-authors. What a showdown this is becoming! Devices and formats are facing off in a “High Noon” scenario, and I’m confused but loving it. Making darned sure all my books are offered in those most popular formats. I’ve always been pretty technologically sound, but even my head is doing the Linda Blair trick right now.
My website wants a new face. I really like the template/theme I’m currently using, but it doesn’t provide for some of the things I want to do in the future, so I’m prowling for a new one. Dreading and yet looking forward to the customization process. It will be my forth Word Press customized site, and I learn a lot more every time.
When I was in high school, our French teacher made us all get “pen pals” in France. The French students were far better at English, I’m afraid, than we were at their language, but it was lots of fun. Today, I have a new on-line pen pal in Wales. This delights me to no end. There is something incredibly special about sharing news with others so far away. Fortunately, my new friend speaks English, otherwise I might have trouble. Anybody know Welsh? LOL.
Will I buy an iPad? No, not now. Too expensive for me. Plus, you know that old advice about never buying a first-run anything. My niece is loving her nook, which is a whole lot more affordable, but of course, it’s “just” a reader. Thoughts?
I just commented on another blog that I don’t quite get the iPad. Yes it is an e-reader. Not quite a computer (doesn’t even have 3G), sorta like an iTouch but bigger. Won’t fit in a purse. I’ll stick with my Kindle thanks! I am a lover of books, in print, on audio and on Kindle. I have enough love in my heart for all media types.
I know exactly what you mean when you feel that the moons are aligning. It is just a feeling that things are working. Good for you!!!!
No, I completely agree with you. And the Kindle and the nook are very similar, when compared to the iPad. No one should buy the iPad just to read on. If they already have the iTouch or the iPhone, it would seem iRedundant. Same apps. I’d still love to play with one. I think there will be many clones at better prices down the road, just like all the netbooks you can now get for under $200.00.
I would definitely recommend the nook. I absolutely love mine!
~~Alyssa Montgomery