Comments on: Please, share my books!

By: Warren Farrell

Warren Farrell — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:39:03 +0000

Great review! It's nice to see that there are such great stories in these books!

By: Donigan Merritt

Donigan Merritt — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:04:20 +0000

This is the mistaken logic in your position regarding sharing. Yes, you may have more readers, but you do not have more sales. BookScan does not count your readers, it counts your sales, and if your BookScan numbers aren’t high or rising, then your future books will not find a publisher. Sharing can lead to the end of your ability to find a publisher. In that sense, it is far more insidious and harmful than a few lost dollars in royalties out of your pocket.

By: Tessa

Tessa — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:21:13 +0000

@Chantal: Aw, thanks! I hope you enjoy them if you do get your hands on some copies.

@Stacey: What a lovely, lovely comment. You really made my evening, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed Goddess. And with four kids–I’m amazed you find time to read, let alone a budget for books! I’m glad your library is meeting your needs.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:27:06 +0000

Tessa,
I am a new reader of yours. I just read Goddess in one day. I am a huge fan of historical romance. But lately they all sound the same. I loved your novel and couldn’t put it down, the depth of Jeremy and Lucys emotions were amazing. But I loved the fact that you wrote about their married life. Most books end with an engagement or elopement. But the true test to me is in marriage. I loved that you showed that in their story.
I love your testament on sharing! I am a avid reader now but have four kids so I use the library a bunch!
Thanks again Goddess was a great book that I will remember and it won’t fade into the background like the others.

By: Chantal

Chantal — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:46:59 +0000

I’ve never read one of your books, but I plan to go to Chapters and buy a few because I love your attitude so much.

I can’t wait to read them

By: Tessa

Tessa — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:14 +0000

@Moviemavengal: Hey, thanks for dropping by! And thanks for reading my books, however you get them.

@Tammy D: What you describe is exactly how we authors hope it works. I can’t fault readers for wanting to try a new author’s books by borrowing them at first–who knows if you’re really going to like their style? And hopefully, my books will make their way to the hands of readers who DO like my style and will make a point to get their own copies of my next book.

@sisi: alas, I cannot pretend to understand why some e-books are not available in all countries. I’ve written to my publisher to ask about your particular situation, and I haven’t received a response yet…but it’s Friday, so I’m sure I’ll hear something next week.

@Lori: Hah! I love that you forced the B&N employee to get out the books! That’s awesome, thank you. I’ve done the same thing, when going to the store for a new release – I badger the employees to put the books out on the table, not just bring one out for me. How else are other people going to find it? Not everyone would think to ask.

Thanks everyone!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:18:29 +0000

Count me in as a new fan! I read Goddess of the Hunt (for free) in two sittings in a Barnes and Noble bookstore. I was so impressed! (And I read a LOT of romance novels.) I bought Surrender of a Siren on the first day it was released (I asked the B&N employee to get it out of the boxes in the back.) I haven’t bought A Lady of Persuasion yet due to the sick kids etc;, but I will!

By: The Week That Was | Booksquare

The Week That Was | Booksquare — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:01:00 +0000

[...] A few authors and readers are fighting back because sharing is not pirating. The industry perception that sharing is stealing and that readers are engaged in evil will lead to serious backlash. It’s never good to treat your best customers as thieves (no really, it’s just not!). Authors realize there is benefit to them when books are shared. [...]

By: Why Sharing Books Does Not Automatically Equal Lost Sales | Monkey Bear Reviews

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:47 +0000

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By: sisi

sisi — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:45:34 +0000

Great post.. For my case,I would normally always purchased the ebook version, as it’s convenient for me to download from fictionwise to my ipod.

But just wondering why some books are restricted in certain countries..
I would love to read your books Tessa.., especially after reading so many good review..