Michael Callaghan
@walkingriver.bsky.social
📚 Amazon Best-Selling author http://amzn.to/3NXwqKN
👀 I post about life and tech on https://walkingriver.substack.com/
🚫 Politics 🔔 #LDS 🏈 BYU Football Fan
💭Posts are solely my opinion and no one else’s
👀 I post about life and tech on https://walkingriver.substack.com/
🚫 Politics 🔔 #LDS 🏈 BYU Football Fan
💭Posts are solely my opinion and no one else’s
No one is more surprised than me.
December 4, 2024 at 7:19 PM
No one is more surprised than me.
I thought this version was now available on Disney+. Is it not? This movie is an annual Christmas Eve tradition for us.
December 4, 2024 at 5:54 PM
I thought this version was now available on Disney+. Is it not? This movie is an annual Christmas Eve tradition for us.
The biggest drawback to Amazon is the $9.99 cap on eBooks. If you price at $10+, they cut your royalty in half. That rubs people the wrong way because it limits them. I'm cool with that because I simply write shorter books. I then sell two books at $9.99 instead of one @ $19.99.
December 4, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The biggest drawback to Amazon is the $9.99 cap on eBooks. If you price at $10+, they cut your royalty in half. That rubs people the wrong way because it limits them. I'm cool with that because I simply write shorter books. I then sell two books at $9.99 instead of one @ $19.99.
People in the replies are mentioning libraries. I can't think of a worse way to support authors. I think I get $0.30 every time my book is borrowed. I make $5-6 every time I sell an eBook on Amazon.
December 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
People in the replies are mentioning libraries. I can't think of a worse way to support authors. I think I get $0.30 every time my book is borrowed. I make $5-6 every time I sell an eBook on Amazon.
Honestly, as an author, I am sticking with Amazon. I know some people despise them, but I'm thankful that they provide me an easy-to-use platform for sales, marketing, discovery, and fulfillment. All I need to worry about is writing and occasional ads. Worth the 30% commission IMHO.
December 4, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Honestly, as an author, I am sticking with Amazon. I know some people despise them, but I'm thankful that they provide me an easy-to-use platform for sales, marketing, discovery, and fulfillment. All I need to worry about is writing and occasional ads. Worth the 30% commission IMHO.
I always thought that was the case for me. However, I think it finally came down to the company. Ever since starting at Disney, I really don't have a desire to leave. I still do side gigs, but I've loved the 13 years I've been here and look forward to at least 12 more before I retire.
December 3, 2024 at 10:22 PM
I always thought that was the case for me. However, I think it finally came down to the company. Ever since starting at Disney, I really don't have a desire to leave. I still do side gigs, but I've loved the 13 years I've been here and look forward to at least 12 more before I retire.
I’m glad I’m past that stage of my career. 😀
December 3, 2024 at 12:21 PM
I’m glad I’m past that stage of my career. 😀
For similar reasons, I’ve even been using VS Code and Markdown to write all my books. Each chapter is a file. Everything goes into git. When it’s time to submit to Amazon, I run some Pandoc scripts and they do all the heavy lifting.
December 3, 2024 at 12:20 PM
For similar reasons, I’ve even been using VS Code and Markdown to write all my books. Each chapter is a file. Everything goes into git. When it’s time to submit to Amazon, I run some Pandoc scripts and they do all the heavy lifting.
There is great danger in being perceived as a spokesman when you aren’t one. 😅
December 3, 2024 at 12:11 AM
There is great danger in being perceived as a spokesman when you aren’t one. 😅
That’s cool that he attended Sanderson’s class. My daughter is at BYU now and wants to take it, too.
December 3, 2024 at 12:09 AM
That’s cool that he attended Sanderson’s class. My daughter is at BYU now and wants to take it, too.
You know I need to play this song now, right?
December 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM
You know I need to play this song now, right?
Are you feeling that someone needs to be cut into little pieces? 😂
December 2, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Are you feeling that someone needs to be cut into little pieces? 😂
I don't recognize the book by those passages. What book is it?
December 2, 2024 at 3:42 PM
I don't recognize the book by those passages. What book is it?
I too hope it’s a one off. Keep us posted. I haven’t flown Delta in a year or so, since getting a companion pass on Southwest. When that expires, I’m planning to go back to Delta. 🤞
December 2, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I too hope it’s a one off. Keep us posted. I haven’t flown Delta in a year or so, since getting a companion pass on Southwest. When that expires, I’m planning to go back to Delta. 🤞
Rent a car? Are you going to DC itself or the surrounding area? I grew up there so it doesn’t feel intimidating, but I understand how it can be.
December 1, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Rent a car? Are you going to DC itself or the surrounding area? I grew up there so it doesn’t feel intimidating, but I understand how it can be.
Atlanta to DC? I’d be tempted to drive at this point. It’s one day and less aggravation.
December 1, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Atlanta to DC? I’d be tempted to drive at this point. It’s one day and less aggravation.
Zach is working there tonight
November 30, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Zach is working there tonight
Assume at least half of everyone you meet is going through a tough time.
November 29, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Assume at least half of everyone you meet is going through a tough time.
I was asked to sign an employment contract that would give ownership of any “works of authorship” to the employer. I politely declined and sought employment elsewhere.
November 29, 2024 at 3:21 PM
I was asked to sign an employment contract that would give ownership of any “works of authorship” to the employer. I politely declined and sought employment elsewhere.
Blowing me away, my friend! WTG
November 28, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Blowing me away, my friend! WTG