My "Real" Book is Really Here!
Paperback copies of Giantkiller have arrived and I'm thrilled with how they turned out. I'm aware some folks say we'll all be pleasure reading exclusively on our Kindle or Nook within the next few years (and I know some indie author friends who only publish digital editions of their books), but I really hope it doesn't work out that way. There's nothing more satisfying than leafing through a real, honest to goodness book, imo. Even more so when your name is on the cover. :)What do you think? Am I a dinosaur in this regard? Have you gone all digital?
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Brian wrote: "Looks great! I only do digital versions of my books because I am a horrible hand seller. I let my books loose on the Internet and hope to conquer the world by sheer number of projects I get out. ..."
Thanks, Brian! Yeah, I hear you, hand selling can be a pain. I like to have paperbacks available for my readers who prefer that format, though. It's pretty easy to set up the hard copy version on Createspace so I go ahead and do that even though I sell most of my novels through Kindle. You're so prolific, I'm confident you will conquer the world through sheer numbers (and with quality, too). :)
I only read physical books. I have no intentions of ever owning or using an e-reader. So, if you're a dinosaur, then so am I! I have nothing against e-readers per se I just prefer physical books. I can't wait to pick up a copy of Giantkiller!!
Kim N - Lost-In-A-Book wrote: "I only read physical books. I have no intentions of ever owning or using an e-reader. So, if you're a dinosaur, then so am I! I have nothing against e-readers per se I just prefer physical books..."Thanks,Kim! We dinosaurs have to stick together. ;) We got our Kindle as a gift years ago. It's okay, especially from the perspective of convenience, but I MUCH prefer a physical book.
It's funny you mention this. While I publish only on the Kindle, I only read physical books myself. I used to buy a ton of paperbacks from amazon, but now check out most of my books I read from the library. I probably save 200-300 a year doing this. My students, however, love reading on their devices and embrace the tech.
Both of my parents love their kindles, my mother-in-law loves hers too. My husband and two of our daughters prefer physical books and do not desire e-readers either. Our son however, would probably embrace an e-reader and our oldest well she hardly reads and I don't think she cares one way or the other LOL. So, I think our family is a good example of differing opinions and preferences, we are pretty evenly divided on the book format preference topic. I think it's great that the technology is being embraced by so many, I love that e-books are available through the Library too - options are great.
As I mentioned I have no problem with e-readers, I absolutely see their value to others and agree that they certainly have their benefits. I just really like my physical books and wish to stick with that option.
btw I know nobody is trying to sway me here LOL I'm just expressing my thoughts :-)
In another online conversation I had recently with someone who continued to tell me how wrong I was to not want an e-reader I finally just told him that I didn't understand why he was attacking me on my opinion when I'd clearly stated that I had no problem with e-readers and could see their benefits. That this was no different than the two of us buying the same shirt at Target only he preferred the blue while I preferred the red. I don't believe that either format is better than the other.
Giantkiller looks great!