Comments on: Google Book Search

By: freehawk

freehawk — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:09:07 +0000

RD, I paid full price for each of those books and would gladly do so again. I like your fiction. I only recently found out about Eleanor Druse, paid full price, have it on the stack to read. Carry on.

By: Richard Dooling

Richard Dooling — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:14:24 +0000

Dear Susan:

Some argue that it is time for the publishing industry to ask itself the same questions the music industry has been forced to consider: In an age where “content” is easily duplicated and shared, does it make sense to fight technology with technology? Or is it better to review pricing, delivery, and even “free” alternatives (i.e. other ways to make money besides selling paper with black marks on it) See for example:

“The 26th Story, Publishing on the Edge: http://tinyurl.com/55blru

Or see the separate post called “Giving It Away,” featuring Cory Doctorow in Forbes Magazine:

http://tinyurl.com/5lxoej

I don’t think there are right or wrong answers. I think it’s interesting to explore ways to get more readers, even if it must mean letting them read one or more of your books for free.

Thanks,

By: Richard Dooling

Richard Dooling — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:06:27 +0000

Dear Brian:

I’m hoping to complete my next novel by Fall of 2009. It’s longer than the others and has been with me through many other projects.

By: Susan Zakin

Susan Zakin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:46:36 +0000

Why is this a good thing? To put it bluntly, do we get paid when people read our books? Please explain….

By: brian holmes

brian holmes — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:53:54 +0000

When can we expect your next work of fiction?

By: John

John — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:18:30 +0000

Boy, I really appreciate your stuff being free, but I guess I’m just too old fashioned to truly enjoy reading a book online. I tried reading the only book of yours I haven’t read yet, WHITE MAN”S GRAVE, but I need to be on the couch on my back with the actual book in my hand. I like the texture of the binding, the feel of turning the pages, the weight of the thing.

Maybe one day they’ll come up with an electronic book reader that simulates that experience, but I haven’t seen it yet. For reference materials, the readers are probably great. But pleasure reading for fiction demands the real thing.