Jonathon Jones Publishing House presents:
Twisted Tears
by Stan Taylor.
A great new Ebook as well as print book available on Amazon for the Kindle, Nook , Apple iTunes, and Google Play.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Like Erotic Romance Novels? Tired of 50 Shades of Grey and want something more unique?
To my female friends....
Like Erotic Romances with a splash of wit?
You HAVE to get this Ebook. For mature audiences only.
Available on Nook and Google Play. I'm trying to help her get it on Amazon for the Kindle and other outlets as well, but it's a slow going process.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Atlantis Word Processor ROCKS! Using it is much easier than using Calibre!
So, I don't know if anyone has ever attempted to put an Ebook on Google Play, but let's just say that their strictness is beyond comprehension. If it doesn't pass this 100%, then your epub is going to be rejected.
http://validator.idpf.org/
Also, the ONLY other file format they accept other than an epub is pdf. However, every attempt to send them a PDF results in a poor quality error. Therefore, epubs are the only way to go. (But getting one accepted is another story entirely)
Anyway, the problem is that when I tried to use Calibre to convert a .doc file to an Epub, Calibre apparently doesn't transcribe things very well.
I also tried different kinds of editors that supposedly check and fix epubs, etc., including playing around in Sigil, but nothing was working.
So, by complete accident I ran across a Word processor mention on the boards called "Atlantis." Atlantis, unlike other word processors, can take documents and DIRECTLY save them as an epub. Something Word still lacks.
So, I opened up my .doc file created from Word within Atlantis, looked it over and everything looked good, clicked on "Save special" and then selected Epub, ran it through the epub validator and for the first time EVER...not one single problem.
The only downfall is that it is only free for 30 days. After that you have to pay 35 bucks. However, I personally feel it's going to be well worth it in the long run.
http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/en/
http://validator.idpf.org/
Also, the ONLY other file format they accept other than an epub is pdf. However, every attempt to send them a PDF results in a poor quality error. Therefore, epubs are the only way to go. (But getting one accepted is another story entirely)
Anyway, the problem is that when I tried to use Calibre to convert a .doc file to an Epub, Calibre apparently doesn't transcribe things very well.
I also tried different kinds of editors that supposedly check and fix epubs, etc., including playing around in Sigil, but nothing was working.
So, by complete accident I ran across a Word processor mention on the boards called "Atlantis." Atlantis, unlike other word processors, can take documents and DIRECTLY save them as an epub. Something Word still lacks.
So, I opened up my .doc file created from Word within Atlantis, looked it over and everything looked good, clicked on "Save special" and then selected Epub, ran it through the epub validator and for the first time EVER...not one single problem.
The only downfall is that it is only free for 30 days. After that you have to pay 35 bucks. However, I personally feel it's going to be well worth it in the long run.
http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/en/
Monday, August 11, 2014
A Tribute to Robin Williams
A Tribute:
This evening, after learning about the passing of Robin Williams, I found myself realizing many things that I never really knew about.
The primary thing, however, is that Robin Williams was someone who helped to form me into who I am today.
It all started when I was a young boy of seven. I remember staring at the television screen in awe at the hilarious alien interpretation of “Mork” during an introductory appearance on the television show Happy Days. A couple of years later, I was elated to find out that he was to be in a series of his own, Mork and Mindy.
I watched the show religiously. Not just for the entertainment value, either. Via his quirky persona I began to see the value in being silly, making people laugh and, overall, just not caring about what people thought.
As the show ended I was, of course, as saddened as a young boy could be. Luckily, from that point on, my interest in Robin became constantly renewed. In the 80s it was primarily due to his hilarious skits in Comic Relief with Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, along with other comedy performances on HBO. We didn’t have cable, but my Grandpa Bob and Grandma Charlotte did, and that’s usually where I watched his hilarity all over again.
The 80s was the time I also started seeing his value as a movie actor as well. Although quirky beyond belief, my favorite movie from the 80s with him in it is The World According to Garp. It was then and there that I realized he could also entertain in more subtle ways. He didn’t always have to talk a million miles an hour and spout things off left and right for us to laugh. No matter what he did or said, humor was always a part of him. Because of that, it was always going to be a part of me.
Then the 90s hit, and I got to see or hear his great performances in Hook, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Nine Months, Jumanji, Flubber, and What Dreams May Come, amongst many, many others. More so than any time before, he really started to shine. He entered 1990 as a 38 year old, and proved once and for all that just because you reach mid-life it doesn’t mean your light has to stop shining. The 70s and 80s set him up to be a star, but the 90s secured his rightful place as a legend.
When the 2000s hit, in the back of my mind I figured his time had come and gone. That’s the mistake we so often make, and it’s always up to us to prove people wrong. He did just that, and I’m glad he stopped my eyes from jumping to conclusions. RV, Night at the Museum, and License to Wed are modern-day classics, and they just wouldn’t be the same without him.
My final conclusion after thinking about what I have been through with this wonderful man is that, more so than probably any other actor that ever lived, Robin Williams helped to change my life for the better.
Although it is truly sad that he chose to end his life, when you put all the pieces together, it all makes perfect sense. His internal suffering was probably the same exact reason *why* he was able to make us laugh so easily. Drugs and alcohol during his life were his private band-aids to ease his pain, but in public he went full speed ahead in trying to make others laugh because it was probably one of the only ways he could feel complete.
That’s the mark of true depression. When no matter what you have, whether it be the love of millions, family, fame, and fortune (Or all of the above)…it’s simply not enough to take away how you feel inside.
He used the laughter of others to mask that pain. Although we were all better for it, it was his struggles that made it possible. It's truly unfortunate, but sometimes the most tortured souls are also the most brilliant. Sad, but most certainly true.
As a side note, I wanted to say outright that I’m, in no way, shape or form, condoning suicide for people to end their suffering. Although I have felt similar pains in my early years, from around 13-23 or so, with hormonal changes as I aged as well as externally things going better for me, that pain magically went away. But for Robin..poor, sweet Robin, it apparently was always there and never left.
Yes, it is sad that he ended his own life, but perhaps a silver lining does exist. Perhaps now he can finally smile an eternal smile as opposed to spending a lifetime of helping others to do it.
Whatever the case, I am glad that I have known him in the only way that I could. On screen. From the age of seven to forty-two and beyond, he will always be in my thoughts and one of the greatest comedians and actors that ever lived.
Jonathon Jones
This evening, after learning about the passing of Robin Williams, I found myself realizing many things that I never really knew about.
The primary thing, however, is that Robin Williams was someone who helped to form me into who I am today.
It all started when I was a young boy of seven. I remember staring at the television screen in awe at the hilarious alien interpretation of “Mork” during an introductory appearance on the television show Happy Days. A couple of years later, I was elated to find out that he was to be in a series of his own, Mork and Mindy.
I watched the show religiously. Not just for the entertainment value, either. Via his quirky persona I began to see the value in being silly, making people laugh and, overall, just not caring about what people thought.
As the show ended I was, of course, as saddened as a young boy could be. Luckily, from that point on, my interest in Robin became constantly renewed. In the 80s it was primarily due to his hilarious skits in Comic Relief with Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, along with other comedy performances on HBO. We didn’t have cable, but my Grandpa Bob and Grandma Charlotte did, and that’s usually where I watched his hilarity all over again.
The 80s was the time I also started seeing his value as a movie actor as well. Although quirky beyond belief, my favorite movie from the 80s with him in it is The World According to Garp. It was then and there that I realized he could also entertain in more subtle ways. He didn’t always have to talk a million miles an hour and spout things off left and right for us to laugh. No matter what he did or said, humor was always a part of him. Because of that, it was always going to be a part of me.
Then the 90s hit, and I got to see or hear his great performances in Hook, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Nine Months, Jumanji, Flubber, and What Dreams May Come, amongst many, many others. More so than any time before, he really started to shine. He entered 1990 as a 38 year old, and proved once and for all that just because you reach mid-life it doesn’t mean your light has to stop shining. The 70s and 80s set him up to be a star, but the 90s secured his rightful place as a legend.
When the 2000s hit, in the back of my mind I figured his time had come and gone. That’s the mistake we so often make, and it’s always up to us to prove people wrong. He did just that, and I’m glad he stopped my eyes from jumping to conclusions. RV, Night at the Museum, and License to Wed are modern-day classics, and they just wouldn’t be the same without him.
My final conclusion after thinking about what I have been through with this wonderful man is that, more so than probably any other actor that ever lived, Robin Williams helped to change my life for the better.
Although it is truly sad that he chose to end his life, when you put all the pieces together, it all makes perfect sense. His internal suffering was probably the same exact reason *why* he was able to make us laugh so easily. Drugs and alcohol during his life were his private band-aids to ease his pain, but in public he went full speed ahead in trying to make others laugh because it was probably one of the only ways he could feel complete.
That’s the mark of true depression. When no matter what you have, whether it be the love of millions, family, fame, and fortune (Or all of the above)…it’s simply not enough to take away how you feel inside.
He used the laughter of others to mask that pain. Although we were all better for it, it was his struggles that made it possible. It's truly unfortunate, but sometimes the most tortured souls are also the most brilliant. Sad, but most certainly true.
As a side note, I wanted to say outright that I’m, in no way, shape or form, condoning suicide for people to end their suffering. Although I have felt similar pains in my early years, from around 13-23 or so, with hormonal changes as I aged as well as externally things going better for me, that pain magically went away. But for Robin..poor, sweet Robin, it apparently was always there and never left.
Yes, it is sad that he ended his own life, but perhaps a silver lining does exist. Perhaps now he can finally smile an eternal smile as opposed to spending a lifetime of helping others to do it.
Whatever the case, I am glad that I have known him in the only way that I could. On screen. From the age of seven to forty-two and beyond, he will always be in my thoughts and one of the greatest comedians and actors that ever lived.
Jonathon Jones
Friday, August 8, 2014
New novel now on Amazon!
I am pleased to announce that, in addition to being on the Nook, Stan Taylor's new book Twisted Tears is now available for the Amazon Kindle readers as well as the Kindle PC readers as well. It can be found on the following link:
http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Tears-Stan-Taylor-ebook/dp/B00MHWC1CE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407507264&sr=8-2&keywords=twisted+tears
PS--Since it does contain occasional adult subject matter, please be advised that it is not suitable for children.
http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Tears-Stan-Taylor-ebook/dp/B00MHWC1CE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407507264&sr=8-2&keywords=twisted+tears
PS--Since it does contain occasional adult subject matter, please be advised that it is not suitable for children.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Twisted Tears - Stan Taylor's brand new mystery / thriller!
From the Jonathon Jones Publishing House comes a new, up-and-coming author. Stan Taylor's first novel, Twisted Tears, is now available for the Barnes and Noble Nook Readers as well as the Nook for PC programs. It can be found on the following link:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twisted-tears-stan-taylor/1120079342?ean=2940149657100
PS--Since it does contain occasional adult subject matter, please be advised that it is not suitable for children.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twisted-tears-stan-taylor/1120079342?ean=2940149657100
PS--Since it does contain occasional adult subject matter, please be advised that it is not suitable for children.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Nutrition book for the Amazon Kindle!
Now available for the Kindle! And yes, it's brief, but it's one of those things that doesn't need a lot of words to get the point across.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006U9781Y
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006U9781Y
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Nook Link for Nutrition Book!
Here's the link for the Nook version. It's not terribly long, but I feel it's more than worth 99 cents as far as good advice goes. Other versions are coming soon once they finish processing.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-healthy-and-happy-life-series-jonathon-jones/1112676846?ean=2940013990371&itm=1&usri=2940013990371
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-healthy-and-happy-life-series-jonathon-jones/1112676846?ean=2940013990371&itm=1&usri=2940013990371
Nutrition Book
I made a manual on nutrition and dieting (A cheapy little 99 cent thing) that I published a while back but for some silly reason I had taken it off sale, even though it was providing me with about 10-20 extra dollars a month just for having it up there. (Not a huge amount, but since I'm moving every little bit will help)
So I went through and edited it a little to perfect it and am now placing it back up for sale. It's in the processing stages at Amazon and Nook and Smashwords (Which distributes to Apple), and now I'm doing Google Play and then will advertise it on Goodreads. Be on the lookout for it. It's entitled "The Healthy and Happy Life Series: Food and Dieting, Emulating Nature to Achieve Weight Loss and Better Health."
So I went through and edited it a little to perfect it and am now placing it back up for sale. It's in the processing stages at Amazon and Nook and Smashwords (Which distributes to Apple), and now I'm doing Google Play and then will advertise it on Goodreads. Be on the lookout for it. It's entitled "The Healthy and Happy Life Series: Food and Dieting, Emulating Nature to Achieve Weight Loss and Better Health."
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Facebook Pages
Feel free to click "Like" on my author and book pages! :)
https://www.facebook.com/BeneathTheBambooAVietnamWarStory?ref=hl
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jonathon-Jones/245129112222370?ref=hl
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https://www.facebook.com/BeneathTheBambooAVietnamWarStory?ref=hl
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jonathon-Jones/245129112222370?ref=hl
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Goodreads - Need help from my readers!
I decided to explore Goodreads after having been a member for a long time but not really having much time to mess with it. It’s a really good site and helps people who are looking for good books to find them. As an independent author and publisher, I need all the help I can get! If any of you read any of my Ebooks or print versions of my books and liked them, one of the best ways to let others know about them is to get on Goodreads on their *lists* and click on vote.
If you wouldn’t mind helping me out, in a second I’ll tell you how to do it. Besides, Christmas was a little rough financially for me, and now I’m about to move which isn’t going to make things much better. So, any help would be greatly appreciated! And, again, my father and I would like to thank everyone for their continued support! Also, be sure to look out for future books by myself *and* by two additional authors that I will be publishing. The additional Ebooks will be coming from both my Dad as well as a young woman who is showing a lot of promise. Anyway, here’s the info if you want to help our cause. Thank you!
1. If you have a Goodreads account (Free), login in at http://www.goodreads.com
2. If you don’t, sign up.
3. Once you’re logged in click on the following link:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/user_votes/7230714
4. What you’ll see is a bunch of different *lists* that I included some of my books in. Whether you choose to just do one list or all, here’s how to vote.
A. Click on the list theme that’s underneath my book/books (Example for one of the lists: *Way Better than I thought they would be*)
B. Look in the upper right hand corner of the page. You should hopefully see some text that says “Vote on this List” or something similar. Click on that.
C. Above all of those books you should see some text that says “Add Books to this List.” Click on that.
D. Then you should have a way to type in/search for any book title you want to vote on for that list.
E. Search for one of my books! (Or one at a time if you plan to do more than one)
F. Click on Vote next to my book!
G. Aaaand...repeat if you plan to do more than one list.
I know, it sounds complicated, but it’s really not once you figure it out. Overall, it’s a really good way for all of us starving authors to get some much needed help getting our hard work noticed. If things have a lot of votes, they’re more likely to be looked at. Strength in numbers, you know? :)
If you wouldn’t mind helping me out, in a second I’ll tell you how to do it. Besides, Christmas was a little rough financially for me, and now I’m about to move which isn’t going to make things much better. So, any help would be greatly appreciated! And, again, my father and I would like to thank everyone for their continued support! Also, be sure to look out for future books by myself *and* by two additional authors that I will be publishing. The additional Ebooks will be coming from both my Dad as well as a young woman who is showing a lot of promise. Anyway, here’s the info if you want to help our cause. Thank you!
1. If you have a Goodreads account (Free), login in at http://www.goodreads.com
2. If you don’t, sign up.
3. Once you’re logged in click on the following link:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/user_votes/7230714
4. What you’ll see is a bunch of different *lists* that I included some of my books in. Whether you choose to just do one list or all, here’s how to vote.
A. Click on the list theme that’s underneath my book/books (Example for one of the lists: *Way Better than I thought they would be*)
B. Look in the upper right hand corner of the page. You should hopefully see some text that says “Vote on this List” or something similar. Click on that.
C. Above all of those books you should see some text that says “Add Books to this List.” Click on that.
D. Then you should have a way to type in/search for any book title you want to vote on for that list.
E. Search for one of my books! (Or one at a time if you plan to do more than one)
F. Click on Vote next to my book!
G. Aaaand...repeat if you plan to do more than one list.
I know, it sounds complicated, but it’s really not once you figure it out. Overall, it’s a really good way for all of us starving authors to get some much needed help getting our hard work noticed. If things have a lot of votes, they’re more likely to be looked at. Strength in numbers, you know? :)
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Ebooks now on Google Play
I've been getting my ebooks back on Google Play for those of you who have an android device. One needs its price to be altered a little bit, and then I have two more to put on there. But, well, compared to Amazon and the Nook, getting Ebooks on Google Play is a little more complicated, so it has taken a LOT of time and is a bit taxing.
https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Jonathon+Jones
https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Jonathon+Jones
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