Real life
September 17, 2009 | Real life
Warning: the following post is not about my sexy modern pirates. It’s an official author whine about real pirates–the kind that steal books.
Within days of a release I find my titles on pirate sites. This brings out real mixed feelings in me. I want people to like my stories. But, I don’t want them stolen.
The whole idea of being a published author is to get paid for what you write. I work hard on each story. But, if I don’t get paid for them then I’ll need to figure out another way to earn money and I already know it wouldn’t be half as much fun. Plus, I’d have to leave the house and Katie wouldn’t get to be an author dog. :(
The most frustrating part of piracy for me is that I just don’t get it. If you’re too poor to buy my stories, I can understand that. I’ve been poor and I know how it feels it be too broke to buy something that’s a luxury item. I’ll even overlook the fact that you can afford a personal computer and an internet connection.
If you’re all that broke then, please ask your friendly librarian to order you a copy. Around here the library buys e-books, they even loan out e-book readers. So, if you want a copy of one of my stories and your library doesn’t have it then ask them to buy it. Simple, easy, and legal. If one request isn’t enough–chat up your buddies ask them to request it too. The library will be happy, I’ll be happy, and the publisher will be happy. Plus, we’ll all stay in business.
Best of all, there’ll be more dangerously sexy stories coming down the line to buy or to request from your friendly neighborhood librarian.
If money isn’t the issue, then please just buy a copy. The novellas are less than the cost of a loaf of bread. The download process is quick and easy. E-books offer instant gratification. Get a Kindle and you don’t even need a PC or internet connection. If you don’t like my stories well enough to shell out $3.50 then why would you want a pirated copy cluttering up your hard drive?
After I’d written this little rant, I rechecked and it looks like my titles have been removed from the free download sites. Restores my faith in humanity. :)
Okay, author whine is over.
On to happier news, this week Wicked Games debuted on Fictionwise ! It’s listed as romance. I can’t decide whether that’s a good thing or not. It is an erotic romance. Those looking for sweet and chaste may be shocked and dismayed by couple’s sensual explorations. However, the story is rated carnal, which gives the innocent reader some warning. On the other hand some of the stories classed as erotica are too raw for my tender eyes, making me blush when my titles are listed there….
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
