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Leslie on
November 19th, 2007
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Have you seen the latest in ebook technology? It’s the Kindle by Amazon. It’s got a pretty big pricetag as compared to other eReaders. 
Yahoo has a good description and review of it, even saying:
…the Kindle is designed to be usable sans computer. It connects directly to a special Sprint-powered cellular network called Whispernet (not Wi-Fi) and lets you download directly from the web. However, there are no additional monthly service fees for the privilege.
The big question with these devices is always the screen. Kindle uses the same display technology that the similar Sony Reader uses, called E-Ink. The screen looks as much like paper as electronic displays get; it also allows for exceptional battery life since, once a page is generated, it requires no additional power to keep it displayed.
What I’ve got to say is that ebooks have been around for about ten years. And it’s just amazing how suddenly the paper-published authors are all excited by this “new” technology for their books. It ain’t all that new. It’s just something that is becoming accepted by the more mainstream.
By the way, ALL of my works are available electronically. 
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Leslie on
November 19th, 2007
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Nothing much to post today. I’m busy at the day job. I did receive a promotion at work, something I’ve been working towards since February. Suffice to say, it means I’ve got more to do but am finally getting the pay and level I deserve. So yay me!
No news on the writing front. Still waiting to hear from two editors on A TARNISHED HEART and three editors on MARK OF THE MONSTER. But, with Lisa’s help, I’ve gotten more meat for my new historical/paranormal/gothic romance. 
