Paperback Writer
I've just taken a break from gardening/ferret-taming/vacuuming assorted bingies from the rug/drinking red wine from a jam-jar to consider launching The Tied Man in paperback. Because clearly, this is how a professional author operates...
A lot of readers have said they would love a paperback copy (apparently it would be useful to have in your zombie-proof bunker when your e-reader finally dies), so I mentioned it on FB. One smart reader suggested Kickstarter, which I hadn't even considered - now I am frantically researching crowdsourcing, because it actually looks like it could be a fantabulous thing!
Oh, and I would get to shoot a fundraising video and stuff, which may be the most hilarious thing ever seen onscreen. Especially if there's gin and ferrets involved. Which there probably would be...
I'd really appreciate it if you'd let me know if this is the kind of thing my mature, sensible and *entirely* sane readership would go for. If it is, watch this space - things could get interesting!
A lot of readers have said they would love a paperback copy (apparently it would be useful to have in your zombie-proof bunker when your e-reader finally dies), so I mentioned it on FB. One smart reader suggested Kickstarter, which I hadn't even considered - now I am frantically researching crowdsourcing, because it actually looks like it could be a fantabulous thing!
Oh, and I would get to shoot a fundraising video and stuff, which may be the most hilarious thing ever seen onscreen. Especially if there's gin and ferrets involved. Which there probably would be...
I'd really appreciate it if you'd let me know if this is the kind of thing my mature, sensible and *entirely* sane readership would go for. If it is, watch this space - things could get interesting!
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So, apparently I can also do this through Createspace. I love having knowledgeable friends! Oh good grief, the possibilities are endless! I still want to use Kickstarter for something, though. I need to make that video...
I don't buy paperbacks too often anymore but I'd for sure buy TTM and Unbound. Let us know when you choose and get everything set up. You can make a video even if you don't choose KS ;)
Kelly wrote: "I don't buy paperbacks too often anymore but I'd for sure buy TTM and Unbound. Let us know when you choose and get everything set up. You can make a video even if you don't choose KS ;)"Yay!! And thank you - it' fantastic to have that level of support out there in the world! <3
Judy wrote: "Tabitha:I'm not on Facebook, nor do I have any knowledge of "Kickstarter." But having a hard copy of TTM and TTM2 in my zombie bunker is one of the top priorities I have in who knows how many ye..."
Aww, it's your zombie bunker that gave me the last kick in the arse! Hugest of hugs x
Ohhh that'd be awesome - Ebooks just aren't the same as physical books!I'd definitely buy both as paperback, as well if you decide to do this :D
Oh I definitely want a hard copy. There are certain books you have to keep a hard copy of. For example: any, and ALL Mary Balogh and Judith McNaught. The Godfather by Mario Puzo. To Kill a Mockingbird, The Secret Garden, and The Bible. (something just seems wrong to me about "scrolling" through the Bible, except if you are actually scrolling....as in real scrolls. Probably just me.) The Tied Man and Unbound would, with out a doubt, be added to my collection of hard copy, zombie apocalypse bunker must haves. Someone, on another thread, discovered that Amazon sells a solar powered e-reader charger, which I thought was genius. Been thinking about that though. If I'm in my bunker to escape whatever apocalypse, that causes me to BE in a bunker, there is probably not going to be a window or a sky light, which will render the solar powered e-reader charger useless.
Yep, definitely going to need a hard copy.
Karen:I hope Tabitha realizes the honor we are giving her by placing TTM in our bunkers with the great books you have mentioned.
None of my selections are made without deep thought and consideration. When that Zombie has his eye on me for his next meal, I will have a satisfied look on my face and a great book in my hands (and a glass of good cabernet sitting next to me).
I know, right????? At least we have our priorities straight.
yes would buy it in paperback Tabitha.
How bad is this? I never considered what I would read once the world ends and I am trapped in a zombie bunker. Thank you for pointing out this flaw in my planning! I buy very few hard copies of books anymore, but after I've read a book on my e-reader and it becomes one of my favorites, I often buy a hard copy as well. TTM is absolutely one of my favorites and I would love a hard copy - especially now that I realize my e-reader may not survive the apocalypse (or at least will become useless when I cannot charge it)! I must have Finn and Lilith forever!
Lindsey: IT'S BAD!!! A Kindleless world would trigger every psychosis I could imagine (which probably wouldn't matter since we were all going to perish anyway). The only cure is reading all those wonderful books we have lost ourselves in and made a part of our being. TTM is definitely on that list and being able to read it (via hard copy) at my final curtain call would make the end more acceptable. We would be joined with Finn and Lilith forever.
CreateSpace via Amazon.com has a paperback program where they only print the book at the time someone purchases it. You get megabucks too! Online it said you get 80% of the price of the sell. I'm a business lady and 80% is so awesome. I never make 80% on anything. I say you do it. I can wait out a bunch of loser zombies if I have good reading material.
M. wrote: "CreateSpace via Amazon.com has a paperback program where they only print the book at the time someone purchases it. You get megabucks too! Online it said you get 80% of the price of the sell. I'm a..."Thank you for this! I've had a couple of people recommend CreateSpace now - I think this is my summer project right here! I have a couple of weeks' break coming up, so I'll get on it. :D
stop gardening....start writing! please
I'm not on Facebook, nor do I have any knowledge of "Kickstarter." But having a hard copy of TTM and TTM2 in my zombie bunker is one of the top priorities I have in who knows how many years I have left on this Earth. Let me know what I can do (other than not laugh during a fundraising video) so that we both meet our goals.