Showing posts with label Anny Cook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anny Cook. 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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Pucker up, son.

Have been informed that my stunted sentence structure is irritating to some irregular readers. Pity. I do have to concede that it is not similar to my writing style nor my speaking style. Also concede blog background is not favorable. Still looking for an alternate as mentioned in a previous blog (clearly missed by the not so astute) and learning html as I go.

Props to the readers, fans, fellow writers who offered support off comment. Also to the heartfelt individual, petite and silver of coloring, who took to blog war on my behalf. Promise, love, to let me take all the hits next time? I don't mind. It's dedication from those like you who encourage me and I appreciate you.

546.

What's that you ask? The number of hits to this blog generated by the blog war. All publicity is good publicity I've been told. A nearly quadrupled readership, however they arrived, cannot be overlooked. Impressive.

Other shit: Ellora's Cave and Anny Cook are hosting an author/reader chat tonight 8-10 Eastern time. Join in or lurk. Ask questions or hang out. There shall be excerpts, giveaways, and lots of dialogue. Some even in full sentences.

Note to self: "Mia, remember you can always kill them off in a book, but they'd have to get under your skin first."