Fictionwise is Closing Shop

Much like what’s happened to many bookstores in the last few years, the world’s first ebook retailer has finally called it quits. Here’s the press release:

November 15, 2012

Dear Fictionwise Publisher/Author,

As you may know, Barnes & Noble acquired Fictionwise, Inc. (Fictionwise) on March 3, 2009. Fictionwise runs several eBook websites, including Fictionwise.com, eReader.com and eBookwise.com. Over the past few years there has been a significant decrease in demand for many of the eBook for...