tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post547500608261348176..comments2023-09-21T12:07:53.970-04:00Comments on Cubie's Confections: L&M 2: Taking Work Home by Jules JonesBev(QB)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03571585694956752892noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-27573896415173596502008-10-21T14:41:00.000-04:002008-10-21T14:41:00.000-04:00Personally, I think they are shooting themselves i...<I>Personally, I think they are shooting themselves in the foot.</I><BR/><BR/>Agreed. And I think it's sad for the authors because I think paper is still the preferred format so less people will be willing to try a new author for that price. Me, I'm still willing to go for an author I don't know, but if things become tight, that will change.<BR/><BR/><I>Now, if it's inexpensive, it's usually because it's a short story that's part of some silly-ass theme the epub has running.</I><BR/><BR/>Exactly! See they are psychologically working us because I see the cheap price and think, oooh... goody, but I don't really look at how long the book is. What pisses me off is I buy a book for like $6.00 and it's only a novella. It's like they've translated the trade PB prices to ebooks. WTF? <BR/><BR/>That said, they have me by the short hairs because I do prefer to read on my ebookwise and at this point I'm still not really paying too much attention to the price. I just download what I want, but that could change at any point with this economy.LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-44814405174044396072008-10-21T12:43:00.000-04:002008-10-21T12:43:00.000-04:00Oh and I know what you mean about ebooks getting s...<I>Oh and I know what you mean about ebooks getting so expensive. Damn but ebooks are just as expensive as paper any more. Especially on Loose-ID.<BR/><BR/>What's up with that?</I><BR/><BR/>Personally, I think they are shooting themselves in the foot. Like I said, it used to be no big deal to take a chance on a new-to-me author. Not too long ago, it wasn't uncommon for me to spend $200+ per month on books- much of that in ebooks. I'd go to an epub or Fictionwise and buy anything new from my autobuy authors, but then I'd stay and browse around for new authors. I seldom even bothered to look at the price because they were all so relatively inexpensive. Now, if it's inexpensive, it's usually because it's a short story that's part of some silly-ass theme the epub has running. And seldom does that showcase the authors at their best, so it's rare for me to find a new "voice" that way.Bev(QB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03571585694956752892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-37613045908878909802008-10-20T20:25:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:25:00.000-04:00I know what you mean by ePubs. Actually the book I...I know what you mean by ePubs. Actually the book I just downloaded I saw on the blog Erotic Authors Association, which I follow. It's a blog that many authors post and promo their books on. I just saw this book is out and it looked good so I downloaded it. So far so good.<BR/><BR/>I prefer to read on my eBookwise so besides blogger recommends, I do scour around while at ePubs for stuff I might like.<BR/><BR/>Oh and I know what you mean about ebooks getting so expensive. Damn but ebooks are just as expensive as paper any more. Especially on Loose-ID.<BR/><BR/>What's up with that?LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-25731096658907648792008-10-20T19:35:00.000-04:002008-10-20T19:35:00.000-04:00You know, come to think of it, even Samantha Kane,...You know, come to think of it, even Samantha Kane, who is a newer author at EC, wasn't rec'd to me on blogs but rather I saw one of the Brothers in Arms series over there as a new release and my "reader instinct" popped up and saluted it.Bev(QB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03571585694956752892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-61504635922757747352008-10-20T19:30:00.000-04:002008-10-20T19:30:00.000-04:00::blushes:: Thanks MB. I can only write what I tho...::blushes:: Thanks MB. I can only write what I thought and hope it makes sense to someone besides me.<BR/><BR/><I>I've been jonsin for a good m/m. I just downloaded one cold turkey not knowing anything about the author cause I'm needing a good m/m right now. LOL</I><BR/><BR/>You know, that's how I found nearly ALL of my favorite authors. Yeah, there were a few dogs, and by buying a little of everything I learned what I DON'T like (ie hardcore BDSM), but I found even more authors, including Jules Jones, whose work I would have missed completely if I hadn't taken a chance.<BR/><BR/>Granted, back when I "discovered" a lot of them, ebooks by new authors tended to be less expensive and m/m stories were fairly rare, so I guess I wasn't really risking a whole lot by taking a chance on them- just a couple of bucks and a couple of hours. <BR/><BR/>That's how I started reading all the Ellora's Cave authors like Lora Leigh, Jaci Burton, Shiloh Walker, Christine Warren, and so many, many more over there. At Loose-Id, there's Jules Jones, Willa Okati, and, oh hell, I could go on all night with those two ePubs and Changeling, Torquere, and Liquid Silver. But that's what I miss about not buying ebooks right now-- no new "discoveries".<BR/><BR/>Although with the PRINT authors, I usually "discovered" them through Amazon recs and (remember that mostly I'm talking about the pre-blog dark ages) would religiously read every word written about them on Amazon before going with my "reader instinct" to give them a try. That's how I started reading everyone from Madelynne Ellis to Bertrice Small.Bev(QB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03571585694956752892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-73138343373531270862008-10-20T12:30:00.000-04:002008-10-20T12:30:00.000-04:00First--I'm always worried that I'm not making myse...First--<BR/><BR/><I>I'm always worried that I'm not making myself clear,</I><BR/><BR/>What I love about your reviews is that they <I>are</I> so clear and concise. You always give the information that I I want to hear about a book that I might want to read. <BR/><BR/><I>He must be careful, often walking on eggshells,</I><BR/><BR/><I>To be honest, Mark was, at times, TOO understanding. I wanted him to get angry, even if he kept it to himself.</I><BR/><BR/>See, this is a perfect example of what I'm saying about your reviewing. <BR/><BR/>That aside, as I read your review I was thinking, oh God- dealing with someone with a disability is hard. This is exactly what I would have thought, that Mark should have some anger or stress. <BR/><BR/>I loved this review and will check out this series. <BR/><BR/>I've been jonsin for a good m/m. I just downloaded one cold turkey not knowing anything about the author cause I'm needing a good m/m right now. LOLLVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-53992696818007762942008-10-19T22:27:00.000-04:002008-10-19T22:27:00.000-04:00Well thanks, Sarah! I'm always worried that I'm no...Well thanks, Sarah! I'm always worried that I'm not making myself clear, so it's good to know you "got" it.<BR/><BR/>And, OH YEAH, True Blood just keeps getting better and better every week. I just finished watching this week's episode just a bit ago.Bev(QB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03571585694956752892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735803662029765939.post-8875810943061698552008-10-19T18:38:00.000-04:002008-10-19T18:38:00.000-04:00You are such an excellent reviewer! Thoughtful and...You are such an excellent reviewer! Thoughtful and very interesting!<BR/><BR/>PS, am loving True Blood! Just saw your widget thing in the sidebar.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735060834697894548noreply@blogger.com