Comments on: Tuesday Midday Links: Amazon’s Charm Offensive

By: SonomaLass

SonomaLass — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:45:43 +0000

I’m looking forward to the post on debut novels. I have read quite a few recently, almost all of them good.

I groaned when I read the Q&Q piece. Perpetuating the misconception. I hope that another successful digital press that eschews DRM will help open some eyes on this issue.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:22:01 +0000

I also love debut novels – it’s so much fun to introduce friends and family to a brand-new author.

By: Caligi

Caligi — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:56:58 +0000

I love debut novels. There’s something fun about reading someone’s first novel, knowing how excited the author was when it sold and how its writing was something of an impossible dream.

The $3.99 price point for a lot of them helps too!

By: Erastes

Erastes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:47:48 +0000

I would imagine that there isn’t a publisher on this earth that doesn’t expect authors to take an active role in promoting their books these days. Gone are the days when you’d hand a book in, and wait for the free tickets for the book tour.

Damn it. I always miss the best times.

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:35:06 +0000

Thanks for the link about debut novels! I work with a librarian who refuses to order debut novels because “the author hasn’t proven himself/herself” and “may never write anything else again.”

Good thing she wasn’t around when To Kill A Mockingbird came out. *sigh*