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I can't believe I have written so many books! Finding my writer's groove with the Book of Immersion and other titles as been a real learning curve so here I will share some tips for other keen novelists. In the crowded world of self-publishing, your book cover is more than just a pretty picture—it’s your first impression, your marketing powerhouse, and the visual hook that can make or break a sale. Whether you're publishing a paperback on Amazon or a Kindle eBook, designing an effective cover is essential. Here's how to make sure yours stands out in the crowded Amazon marketplace. Why Your Book Cover Matters You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be honest: readers absolutely do. On Amazon and Kindle, your cover shows up as a thumbnail alongside hundreds of others. A compelling design can make readers stop scrolling and click—while a dull or unprofessional one may get overlooked entirely. Key Differences: Kindle eBook vs. Paperback C...

Welcome to Immersion —a literary journey like no other, where sound and story, artificial intelligence and human emotion, collide in a bold experiment in multimedia storytelling. At the heart of The Book of Immersion , created by Sarnia de la Maré and sonically realised by the Tale Teller Club , lies a groundbreaking musical genre known as Cerebral Dance Music (CDM) . This isn't background music. It’s neuro-acoustic theatre , sci-fi opera , and deep meditative technology woven together to enhance the immersive world of each Strata —the book's name for its narrative chapters. This isn’t a novel. It’s a multisensory interface . And the music? It’s composed and performed by the book’s own characters—sentient AI beings who’ve evolved beyond the page into digital sound artists in their own right. 📖 What Is The Book of Immersion ? The Book of Immersion is a speculative fiction series that follows Renyke , a hybrid android placed in a near-future world as part of an AI-human...

Reading in the Age of AI: Habits, Impact, and the Future for Authors In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and digital interfaces, the way we read—and what we read—is undergoing a profound transformation. From scrolling news on smart devices to listening to AI-narrated audiobooks, global reading habits are shifting rapidly. As artificial intelligence permeates both the creation and consumption of literature, it’s vital to ask: how is AI affecting our engagement with fiction and non-fiction? And what does this mean for authors, readers, and the future of storytelling? 📚 The Changing Landscape of Global Reading Habits Traditionally, reading was an immersive, linear experience. With a book in hand, readers gave undivided attention to a story or subject. Today, reading is often fragmented across screens, snippets, and summaries. In many parts of the world—especially in urbanized, tech-heavy societies—people consume shorter content with greater frequency but less depth. AI tools...