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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've got it but haven't started yet. I would email the publisher direct Marlin because as yet I've had no response from any messages to the publisher in NG. Alissa would be very disappointed about that too as she's not getting the correct rating for the book. I can get in touch with her if you like?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just sent a message to Alissa, Marlin. I'll let you know when I receive a reply :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

marlin1 wrote: "Has anyone downloaded and started to read Alissa CallenSnowy Mountains Cattleman?

My kindle download is formatted terribly, with random headings and lines differen..."

Marlin, Alissa has responded:

Hi Brenda, thank you so much for your message and also the heads up. I really appreciate it 🙂 I'm so sorry the quality of the book uploaded is so poor. Will email my publisher now and hopefully they can look at it all on Monday. Thanks so much again 🌷 xx

Also:

Please pass on my apologies to Marlin and also my thanks for downloading SMD even though it was impossible to read 🙁 Just emailing publisher now xx

[Karren]

I have The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, it's a PDF and any ideas how I can get the book on my kindle?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You can't Karren - or I can't anyway. Phrynne can tell you what app you need but it's never successful. I don't request/download them when they're PDF because I can't read them on my laptop.

[marlin1]

Brenda wrote: "marlin1 wrote: "Has anyone downloaded and started to read Alissa CallenSnowy Mountains Cattleman?

My kindle download is formatted terribly, with random headings an..."

Thanks Brenda, that’s much appreciated and hope it’s corrected for Alissa’s sake

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome, and me too! I hope the publisher gets back to you as well.

[marlin1]

Brenda wrote: "You can't Karren - or I can't anyway. Phrynne can tell you what app you need but it's never successful. I don't request/download them when they're PDF because I can't read them on my laptop."

Same, miss out on some great books by favourite authors because I refuse to read in an app. I most likely will read them eventually from the library but never leave a review for them only a rating, so figure it’s their loss as I always review my Netgalley books.

[Karren]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Brenda, why do they send in that format, it looks like I wont be able to read it and I will let the publisher know, regards from Karren.

[Marianne]

Karren wrote: "Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Brenda, why do they send in that format, it looks like I wont be able to read it and I will let the publisher know, regards from Karren."

You can read it on the NetGalley app but it's not very friendly.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

marlin1 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You can't Karren - or I can't anyway. Phrynne can tell you what app you need but it's never successful. I don't request/download them when they're PDF because I can't read them on my..."

Yes, that's exactly right. Harper Collins AU is the main one who only ever releases NG books by PDF. Quite a lot send PDF to kindle and they're fine. It's the only PDF which isn't fine.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karren wrote: "Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Brenda, why do they send in that format, it looks like I wont be able to read it and I will let the publisher know, regards from Karren."

Just click on the not going to read link then explain why Karren....

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "You can't Karren - or I can't anyway. Phrynne can tell you what app you need but it's never successful. I don't request/download them when they're PDF because I can't read them on my laptop."

The app I use is Digital Editions but it puts the book on my iPad, not on my Kindle. I don't mind too much for the occasional book but I really prefer to read on my Kindle.

[Karren]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You can't Karren - or I can't anyway. Phrynne can tell you what app you need but it's never successful. I don't request/download them when they're PDF because I can't read them on my..."

Thanks Phrynne, I will get my husband to check out the app and I'm hopeless with technology. I prefer to read on my kindle and I wont request anymore books from them.

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You can't Karren - or I can't anyway. Phrynne can tell you what app you need but it's never successful. I don't request/download them when they're PDF because I can't read them on my...

The app I use is Digital Editions but it puts the book on my iPad, not on my Kindle. I don't mind too much for the occasional book but I really prefer to read on my Kindle."

I was using that on my old tablet but it stopped working. On my new tablet I have the NetGalley app, not the friendliest, but will do for books I really want to read.

[Sarah]

Like Marianne, I use the NetGalley App for iPad to read the PDFs. It’s not as good a reading experience as Kindle, as you can’t highlight passages. Also have to be mindful of archive dates, as the titles on Kindle App only stay live for 55 days from download. I wonder if this trend towards PDFs is actually driven by NetGalley wanting to generate traffic to their App, rather than publisher preference.

[Andrea]

If you're into children's picturebooks at all, I can't recommend Nenek Tata and the Mangrove Menace more highly. It's out in about 2 weeks, but will be available on NetGalley until mid-April.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

marlin1 wrote: "Has anyone downloaded and started to read Alissa CallenSnowy Mountains Cattleman?

My kindle download is formatted terribly, with random headings and lines differen..."

I have just received another response from Alissa, Marlin.

Hi Brenda 🙂 Thanks so much again for the heads up about the net galley issues. Just heard back from publisher and someone from digital was going to look into it and by later this afternoon an updated copy should be available to download. Fingers crossed problem is fixed.

When I asked if people who had downloaded it would be notified so they could get the updated copy she said:

Good question - to be honest I'm not sure but they might surprise me 🙂 They also should hopefully answer any messages that have been sent to them about the corrupted file.


So there should be an updated file from tomorrow Marlin which you can download if you wish :) Good luck with it.

[marlin1]

Brenda wrote: "marlin1 wrote: "Has anyone downloaded and started to read Alissa CallenSnowy Mountains Cattleman?

My kindle download is formatted terribly, with random headings an..."
Thanks for following that up Brenda, might give them a bit more time and try tomorrow.
Much appreciated

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome Marlin :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Step Child by AA Nicole Trope is on NG for request.

[Helen]

Available for request from Harlequin

Lily Malone

Cassie Hamer

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Helen :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Australian author Diane Armstrong has a new historical fiction available on NG. But be aware, it's only PDF (thank goodness I looked!!) Dancing with the Enemy

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Also The Understudy by debut AA Julie Bennett available for request.

[Karren]

Brenda wrote: "Australian author Diane Armstrong has a new historical fiction available on NG. But be aware, it's only PDF (thank goodness I looked!!) [..."
I didn't look Brenda, I requested a copy and was approved. Harlequin Australia doesn't normally send PDF's and I'm rather disappointed and upset.

[Janelle]

The crimson thread by Kate Forsyth is up for request. Not on GR yet.

[Kylie]

I have recently download The Nurses' War to my Kindle from NetGallery and the version is extremely hard to read.

It has Text randomly through in larger font with "reading Material" not for sale or some such, seems to be missing a few words etc.

Just a heads up for anybody else that has applied for this book

I have messaged Netgallery and they are going to contact the Publisher to see if they can receive a better copy.

It is such a shame, as it is a beautifully written book, so I still trying to read it, even with the bad format.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Thanks Kylie. I have it waiting but have not looked at it yet. I will check it out:)

[Tien]

Janelle wrote: "The crimson thread by Kate Forsyth is up for request. Not on GR yet."

It's really weird but when you search for title & author, it's not showing up but when searching on isbn (found on NG), it's showing up The Crimson Thread

Maybe, it's just been created so GR database hasn't caught up yet... dunno...

[Janelle]

How weird! Thanks Tien :)

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Australian author Diane Armstrong has a new historical fiction available on NG. But be aware, it's only PDF (thank goodness I looked!!) [..."

How do you tell if it is a PDF before requesting, I have been caught once and thankfully all of you Ladies let me know when it is a PDF but I cannot work out how to tell before I request a book, thanks you for your help :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karren wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Australian author Diane Armstrong has a new historical fiction available on NG. But be aware, it's only PDF (thank goodness I looked!!) [bookcover:Dancing with the En..."

I know - they're always great. I'm not sure why I checked, but I'm glad I did! I think I'll have to go the library route...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Australian author Diane Armstrong has a new historical fiction available on NG. But be aware, it's only PDF (thank goodness I looked!!) [bookcover:Dancing with the En..."

Scroll to the bottom of the page Helen. On the LHS is the ISBN and what sort of book it is (paperback, hardcover, ebook) on the RHS is the format and if it says Kindle (PDF) that's fine. If it just says PDF, it's not fine!! Bookouture for example always has Kindle (Mobi) which is the ideal one to get.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janelle wrote: "The crimson thread by Kate Forsyth is up for request. Not on GR yet."

Thanks Janelle :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kylie wrote: "I have recently download The Nurses' War to my Kindle from NetGallery and the version is extremely hard to read.

It has Text randomly through i..."

Thanks for the headsup Kylie - I have it waiting on my kindle too...

[Karren]

My husband is into IT, using adobe digital editions that Phrynne told me about, he could open the PDF file and he found a legal program that converts the file and I can now read Diane Armstrong's book on my kindle. He's extremely careful, doesn't use illegal software and made sure it's virus free and I wouldn't get ripped off. It's called Epudor, you can use a free trial, we tried this and I only recived 20% of the book or you can pay for a years subscription and it's $38.00.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm glad your hubby could work it out for you Karren! Enjoy :)

[Helen]

Thank you so much Brenda

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

👍

[Karren]

Brenda wrote: "I'm glad your hubby could work it out for you Karren! Enjoy :)"

So am I Brenda and all the new Harlequin books on NetGalley are in PDF form.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh no!! Why? That's crazy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think I know why Harlequin have moved over to PDF only - they're owned by HarperCollins AU and they've done it for ages. I have some already by Harlequin - picked one up yesterday and it was kindle PDF. So they've only just changed it :(

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "I think I know why Harlequin have moved over to PDF only - they're owned by HarperCollins AU and they've done it for ages. I have some already by Harlequin - picked one up yesterday and it was kind..."

That is really sad if they change them over PDF's

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I agree. Perhaps we should all sign a petition Helen.

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "I agree. Perhaps we should all sign a petition Helen."

Yes I might email Eloise and see what she says fingers crossed they don't change them all over :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh good, you have a contact. That would be a great idea. Please let us know what she says. Thanks.

[Karren]

Brenda wrote: "I think I know why Harlequin have moved over to PDF only - they're owned by HarperCollins AU and they've done it for ages. I have some already by Harlequin - picked one up yesterday and it was kind..."

I only noticed this morning Brenda, and I read the approval email that's changed as well. I tried contacting NetGalley, I can't access the help feature or send a message. I feel like emailing Harlequin, I just upgraded my kindle and who can read a book on a phone?

[Karren]

Helen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I agree. Perhaps we should all sign a petition Helen."

Yes I might email Eloise and see what she says fingers crossed they don't change them all over :)"

Please send Eloise a message from all of us Helen.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karren wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I think I know why Harlequin have moved over to PDF only - they're owned by HarperCollins AU and they've done it for ages. I have some already by Harlequin - picked one up yesterday ..."

Exactly! It seems strange that they discriminate against people who want to read on their kindle only.