Lightning, Stars, & Awakenings

Hello Readers,

I'd like to pass along a few items of interest that have crossed my desk in the last week or so--most notably this first one which I've been waiting for since the outcome could have affected many of us independent and self-published authors who utilize Lightning Source as our printer:


Lightning Source wins ODMC court case

LaVergne, TN - Lightning Source Inc., a division of Ingram Industries Inc. and the leading provider of demand-based book manufacturing and distribution solutions to the book industry, learned today that it has prevailed after successfully appealing a patent infringement lawsuit.

Lightning Source was informed that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the St. Louis District Court judgment of infringement and vacated the damages award. The opinion was unanimous in finding that "no reasonable jury could find infringement on the correct claim construction." No payment will be required for alleged damages cited in the lawsuit, originally filed by the On Demand Machine Corporation.

For the Full Press Release, visit: http://www.lightningsource.com

Recent News from NUW (Not the Usual Way)

Mary Emma Allen Writes Blogs for b5media.com -- Mary Emma Allen has been invited to write two blogs for b5media.com, one about quilting and the other on Alzheimer's.

For the full story, click LINK: http://www.nuwnews.blogspot.com

Star Publish Purchases JADA Press

A new day in publishing has arrived. Star Publish has acquired JADA Press. With this acquisition comes a strong new force in publishing. In order to preserve the legacies of both Star Publish and JADA Press, the name of the company has been changed from Star Publish to JadaStar.

LINK: For more information, visit JadaStar at http://starpublish.com

Looking for a Little Help in the Writing Department?

The Long Story Short School of Writing is going strong. Our teachers are highly qualified. One-on-one teacher/student relationships are what make this school so special. Each lesson is personally critiqued by the instructor and enables the student to make improvements in their writing skills. Classes range from beginner to advanced.

LINK: http://www.LssWritingSchool.com

New from Inara Press

Installment I: AWAKENINGS

Jay Frances can raise the dead. One touch is all it takes to restore life to even long-since cold flesh. Jay has always considered this ability more of a curse than a gift -- that is, until the night he finds JoBeth Montgomery brutally murdered in a darkened stairwell and resurrects her.

LINK: http://www.inarapress.com

And remember, if you have news that you'd like me to post, send a short blurb or press release to dehannabailee @ yahoo.com (no spaces). Please put "Publishing News" in the subject line.