I think I’m done
I feel shattered and broken. I found a site thathaspostedWaiting for Mercy without my permission.There are over 900 downloads since August 2012.And Mercy died a sudden and painful death in my heart.
I can’t stop this train. ePiracy is going to happen. So what to do? New Years Resolution, not sure.
I appreciate all the support and those who have like, loved and even hated Mercy. It’s been an interesting ride. A journey I needed to take. And although there is much left unsaid, I’m not sure I can...
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I just pray that you would have it in you to go on with your writing though. If not for those of us that do love the books and characters dearly, but for yourself too. I take it as this is something you are passionate about, otherwise, why would there be some much effort put in to it, some much time, care, and personally what I feel as love. Maybe even a part of you too. Even though writing is described as a “hobby” by your husband, there are things that become so much a part of our lives (even hobbies) that become almost necessary for us to do. Whether they are our little get away times for ourselves or for us to be fulfilling out our passions. If not though, maybe I am wrong and speaking more for others…? But could you image a life where you don’t write?
I feel that I am sometimes in a similar battle with copyright issues on my own work. (My photography, artwork, poetry, etc.) Though it is different than what happened with your work being stolen and downloaded (eeek! so many times)…my struggle is more trying to maintain my copyright on everything. All while hoping no one would try to steal the work. I never truly know to what end people are respecting legal laws and being honest. Especially with the interaction people have with the work online. I recently had a photo that ended up being used on a poster (which legally was allowed because it was sort of a “shared” copyright), however, my work was never credited nor was my name associated anywhere with it. So it felt kind of half hearted and pained that so many people would be seeing something of my own but not know who’s it was.
However, even still with all the battles and struggles that occur….even financially for myself (as being a fine artist is not the biggest for profit) I still do what I can to move forward. I think it is important to remember to do what you love. For me it is do what I love, not matter what the costs. Simply because I no that I am not making my work to make money, but for myself and to share it with others. I have other jobs to make ends meet (as I am assuming you do too) so a lot of times what we love to do does become a whole other job in and of itself, or hobby on top of the life we already are leading to keep up with the real world bills. I just hope it is still enough for you to be happy with what you are doing so that you can continue. None us of what for you to be unhappy Shannon. Nor do we want those assholes to be pirating your work and thus tampering with your feelings, motivations, and the integrity of the work.
I think should be more fuel to the fire and you should stay strong. Keep writing. Keep doing what you need to for yourself. For your books. For your fans too. Don’t let these guys get the best of you! I do hate to say it, but there is always going to be battles like these to be fighting against. I guess you will need to decide if it is one thing that you are able to endure and still manage to come out on top. One can only hope that the outcome of those who did read it pirated loved it so much they then would go and buy it, like those of us who buy both eCopies and hard copies. I am wishing for the best. By the way, do we know how this keeps happening? Is it through the eCopies that they are doing this or what? Argh! Just pure frustrating! I am so sorry Shannon. I couldn’t imagine if that many people got my work for free (by stealing.) It’s like on one hand, nice to know people what to read it, but no it is completely not right! Your books are affordable and awesome so I just don’t get it….
Well I am off to read your next post.