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BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Readers Guide

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:00 PDT

The Other Missions Dossier, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Readers Guide (Part 7 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Part of 7 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Altar of Eden Readers Guide

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:00:00 PDT

The Other Missions Dossier, Altar of Eden Readers Guide (Part 6 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Altar of Eden, Part of 6 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Ice Hunt Readers Guide

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:00:00 PDT

The Other Missions Dossier, Ice Hunt Readers Guide (Part 5 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Ice Hunt, Part of 5 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:00:00 PDT

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BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Amazonia Readers Guide

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:00:00 PDT

The Other Missions Dossier, Amazonia Readers Guide (Part 4 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Amazonia, Part of 4 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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BLOG: Sigma Box - the first hint

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:04:00 PDT

Today I am giving a hint. It's about "SIGMA" Box. There is an official title - but I can't say just yet. Is this a box of books, well... perhaps a book or two maybe <grin> but that's not the kewl part.

What makes this kewl? Inside is one of kind Sigma Swag "and it's not cheesy" - it's limited and FREE. I'll just say it's a box full of FREE SIGMA SWAG. I will be making the formal announcement details via my news letter this month how to get your hands on one.

BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Deep Fathom Readers Guide

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:00:00 PDT

The Other Missions Dossier, Deep Fathom Readers Guide (Part 3 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Deep Fathom, Part of 3 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Excavation Readers Guide

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:00:00 PST

The Other Missions Dossier, Excavation Readers Guide (Part 2 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Excavation, Part of 2 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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BLOG: The Other Missions Dossier - Subterranean Readers Guide

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:45:00 PST

The Other Missions Dossier, Subterranean Readers Guide (Part 1 of 7)

I worked alongside fellow thriller writer Jeff Ayers to create The Other Missions Dossier - my entire individual adventures backlist.

The Other Missions Dossier individually comprise of: Subterranean, Excavation, Deep Fathom, Amazonia, Ice Hunt, Altar of Eden and Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Each guide is a comprehensive and detailed journal that is full of details, factoids, summaries, and NEW information about the Sigma universe. I always wanted to build such a reference for myself but then thought, why not share it? So here it is for FREE. Enjoy Subterranean, Part of 1 of 7 Readers Guides.—Jim

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BLOG: Why is the price of the Kindle editions of your books so high?

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:00 PST

The price of ebooks is one of the most controversial matters to hit publishing in years. Recently the Department of Justice sued the nation's top publishers, including mine -- HarperCollins -- over this very issue. The publishers were accused of collaborating with each other, and with Apple, to set prices artificially high. As you can imagine, with the Federal Government suing my publisher over ebook prices, the author is the last guy to have any say. I could only be a spectator as these two elephants fought with each other.

The lawsuit was recently settled but it could be a long time before we see what its effects will be. What's true today may not be true tomorrow, so I will come back to this space from time to time to keep my answer accurate and up to date.

As I understand this new settlement, ebook retailers like Amazon will soon be free to set the selling price on ebooks. The publisher will set the retail price, but it's up to the retailer to decide what kind of discount to offer. It'll be like hardcover books, where the list price might be, say, $24.95, but it might sell for various lower prices depending on which store you visit, how recent the book is, how well it's selling, and whether there are any special sales or promotions that week.

The good news is that the Federal suit is expected to bring lower ebook prices. The bad news is that with the ink barely dry on the settlement, no one knows precisely how it's all going to work. Prices may change from day to day or hour to hour. If you think the price is too high, try again tomorrow -- it might be different.

Authors have very little influence in this area. However, I believe in low ebook prices and I have always urged my publisher to keep prices low. An author wants to be read more than anything else. Any obstacle to that, like prices that are higher than they need to be, is something I will always be opposed to. My publisher has heard this from me loud and clear.