More authors turn to Web and print-on-demand

More authors turn to Web and print-on-demand
While traditional publishing houses struggle in the recession, some authors are finding success through Web-based publishers that print hard copies of books only when someone orders one. Meet Lisa Genova, whose novel about a Harvard professor's struggle with Alzheimer's disease is now a bestseller.
Geeks' Meet Market Has Share of Success Stories
Social Matchbox has a new vibe these days. The networking event was first known as "speed dating for geeks" because start-ups could give three-minute pitches about their idea in hopes of finding business partners, landing customers or even securing a bit of funding. Now many of those geeks are ru...