Monday, August 22, 2011

I auto sign my E autograph

One of the complaints I've heard about e books is that authors can't sign them for readers.

Well, forget that one, because someone has figured out a way to do it.  (It was only a matter of time.)

Kindle graph Like a bunch of my author pals (Deb Baker, Doranna Durgin, Tonya Thomas, Becky Barker, Michele Hauf, and more), I've registered at Kindlegraph and with all three of my names:  Lorraine Bartlett, Lorna Barrett and L.L. Bartlett.

What's Kindlegraph?  A website where readers can request an electronic (pseudo) autograph from their favorite authors. (Well, the one's who've registered, anyway.)  It's quick, it's easy, and it's free!
Can an author REALLY autograph an ebook?

Well, not exactly.  Instead, the author can personalize a message to a reader.  What you get is a PDF file with a copy of the book's cover and a message from the author.  (Remember to include your name in your request if you want the autograph"personalized".)  You can then attach the file to the e copy of the book.  And although the name of the site has Kindle in it, these PDF files can be attached to the files for e books on just about every other e platform. (Think Nook, Sony E Reader, Kobo, etc.)

So, what do you think of this latest e innovation?
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  1. DruAugust 22, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I got my first kindlegraph from Lorraine. I just have to figure out how to attach it to my book.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Sorry, no help from this corner. I barely know how to operate my Kindle, let alone attach a file.

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  3. ponyswimgalAugust 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Yippee! (Do they have instructions on the site for attaching the 'autograph'? Would help. ) Much better idea than using a permanent Sharpie on the e-book screen! When I get some time (about 2021), I may try this out. Still, I think it's a GREAT idea & thank you SO much for participating!!!

    (Do you have a 10 year-old nephew or neighbor that can help you figure out how to attach the file? )

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  4. SueAugust 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    well I'm techochallenged so I probably won't be doing this :( I think it said when I clicked on the link the other day you have to have a twitter account which I have no idea of how to use. So I'll just have to settle for real books with authors' signatures It's a good idea though...Thanks for signing up to it Lorna ;)

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