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The House on the Rock in Wisconsin, USA

To be honest, I stole this week’s Saturday offering from a book.  Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors and Wisconsin’s House on the Rock plays a role in his novel, American Gods.  This made me curious as to what this place is and exactly what it has to offer.  What I discovered is that The House on the Rock, located just north of the city of Dodgeville, is one of the strangest museums on the planet.

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Another weird lesson learned abroad

There is an interesting phenomenon that occurs when you travel alone in a country where you look completely different from the local population. While in nations that are used to tourists, this doesn't seem to have any effect. In places where the sight of you is still quite foreign, though, interesting things can happen. While visiting the port city of Ende on the island of Flores in Indonesia, I found myself in an interesting situation as the only non-Indonesia on the main street.

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What's the average price for an eBook bestseller?

About $7. That's the average price for an eBook bestseller. (Click here for the specifics at Digital Book World)

It's an important number for two reasons. First, it tells publishers (big and small) about what readers are willing to pay for an eBook. Second, it gives guidance to all the self-publishers out there about realistic expectations around royalties and sales numbers.

What readers are willing to pay

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Using rain checks to extend the life of a deal

If you've ever gone shopping for a deal only to realize the store is out of stock, you know how frustrating that can be. For years, I thought that was it. If they're out, they're out. I had often heard the phrase 'rain check' from others, but didn't realize what the phrase meant as it pertains to shopping. As it turns out, you may still have a chance to get that deal.

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