Recent content by AgentPete

Uh-oh...! Yeah, i can see that. What do you suggest...? :) p.

Done! p.

Brilliant! Thanks for struggling thru this, Mark. We’re working on it all weekend, the system will be smoother soon :) p.

Yup, this is part of the ongoing integration with our new system. Currently, they’re unavailable, but only for a day or so! Stand by… :) p.

Ah, I see the problem, you’re going to colony.litopia.com and it should be: litopia.com Sorry for not making it clearer! :) p. PS – Once you’ve logged in there, you’ll see “My Menu” – select “Upgrade / Addons”. Then what you see depends on how you were paying for your sub. If you were...

Don't worry, Mark, we'll get you there :) After you've logged in do you see this? (if you don't post a screenshot of what you're seeing).

Yeah, I was wondering about that, too. A bit concerning. And btw, it's pronounced "co-burn". :) :) p.

Mark, looks like you’re going to be the first test subject for this…! The beta site has just gone public a few moments ago. So… deep breath… Go to Litopia.com. Log in. (the login form is pretty ugly at the moment, but will be nicer soon). Your user name (Highwayman) and password haven’t...

Yeah, I was in rant mode... but if you can't rant about AI, what can you...? :)

Your humble agent had his say in yesterday’s Independent about the publishing industry and AI… see what you think… :) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/publishing-artificial-intelligence-shy-girl-creative-industries-b2948601.html

Don't worry, Mark. I'll help you navigate this, we have an entirely new membership system, that's about to come online. Stand by. p.

It’s a big, big operation. I spoke to one of them a few months ago, recorded it, and it will be on YouTube when we return there (along with lots of other video goodies I’m storing away). Much of it originates from 3rd world countries, or at least it uses human labor from them, but the “brains”...

Really enjoying hearing folk use the “Hear Me Read It” function on the blog. Listened to @MattScho read his new piece yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it. Adds a special quality to hear the author read their own work, imho.

He really said that? What a dick. Really, the best advice you can give to some authors is - keep your mouth shut. :( Yup, feels like it sometimes.

DAILY SUMMARY: Publishing Industry News NABB Declares April 7 National Black Bookstore Day The National Association of Black Bookstores, launched last year, has declared April 7 as National Black Bookstore Day, encouraging book lovers to visit one or more of the 306 Black-owned bookstores...