Hello there, Writer. My name is Cyndia Rios-Myers. Just like you, I am a writer. Do you know what else I am? A reader. I love to read. If you read my last post, you probably discovered that I love series fiction/paranormal fiction. I also love nonfiction. I am currently reading Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. AWESOME book, by the way. I "picked it up" on sale at Barnes and Noble for my Nook, which brings me to the topic of this "conversation."
Why do you chose to publish e-books on only one website? Actually, you don't have to answer that. I know that you do it because one particular book selling website allows you a great place to garner great publicity for your books. Trust me, I know that we indie writers/publishers need all the help we can get out there.
But where does that exclusivity leave readers who own an e-reader made by another website? I'll tell you where - without a copy of YOUR book, which is where I find myself right now. I really wanted to buy a copy of the book Girls Gone Skank: The Sexualization of Girls in America but cannot as it is not offered as an ebook for my particular e-reader.
So, when taking advantage of a free publicity deal, please take all of your customers into consideration. Your next biggest fan might own an e-reader that you are not offering your e-books to.
Cyndia Rios-Myers
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