Showing posts with label Goddesses of Storytelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goddesses of Storytelling. Show all posts

Monday, May 25, 2009

Having Thoughts

I sold 695 copies of Claimed by Darkness copies in the final two weeks of February. This is good. What is bad? In three days, more than 1500 were pirated from illegal download sites. The book has been out since February and I'm only now being paid for the first two weeks of publication. 500 thefts a day, on average, over three and a half months of time. Imagine my financial loss. I won't even see March royalties on legitimate copies sold until mid to late June.
As Anny Cook commented on the Goddess Blog last week, and later on her own blog, ePirates steal books because they love the work and don't wish to pay for it. They make it nearly impossible for authors to continue writing because the pay-out is so little compared to the invested time and money. There is not one person who would willingly work and know the will be mugged everyday after putting in their hours. And most writers toil far longer than 40 hours a week on their craft.

Other shit: It's pathetic perhaps, but I find myself thoroughly intrigued by the odd relationship forming between K and my boss. Despite her argument to the contrary, K appears to enjoy his company. So common is it to see them together that even those outside the department have made note. K informed that she's seeking a divorce. No comment on boss' marriage or status of boss-K relationship. Interesting.

Go remember someone. Conjure them in your minds. Think of them, their smell, their smile, their quirks, the way they've blessed your life. A special moment and thoughtful gesture. Better, remember the slow smile and easy laugh, the honor and pride and command of presence in someone who died for your freedom today. Have a thoughtful Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

I'm a Goddess today

I've blogged at the Goddess Blog today. I took an earlier post and updated much information regarding my personal losses with ePiracy. Join me and the many other authors for the discussion.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Guest Blogging

Am guest blogging at The Goddess Blog today regarding Monstrosities of Logic in writing.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Queeb?

Vampire ice. Lovely melting of snow and ice directly into wisping streams of smoke. I call it vampire ice. Brutally cold, impossibly beautiful. God, I love Minnesota winters.

Have been included in another blog. Goddesses of Storytelling, associated with one of my publishers. All writers for a particular editor were invited. My blog appears the 21st of every month. Am debating my topic. Do you have one you'd like explored?

Other shit: Have you seen this? Can't help myself. As a writer, we are often subject to public ridicule. Especially with erotica. However, this one deserved spotlight as the writer/editor of the book got a karmic slap.

Saw final semi-final version of Sex Ed cover. Am most pleased as cover reflects a scene in the book almost exactly. Makes me warm in quiet parts.

Note to self: "Mia, find unique ways to inject *queeb* into your conversations today."