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Sure. It is called "google." Pick your favorite authors. Google to see if their e-mail address is public. If not, google to find their agent or publicist and see if their e-mail address is public. Paypal them the cash or ask for somewhere to mail a check.
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Seems a bit dangerous to me. Some might interpret it as saying
"Ok I stole your book, but I feel guilty so here is a small portion of what I would have to pay if I got it through normal channels"
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"Here is what I think you are worth, but let's get together and cut the publisher out."
So you send an author $1 or even $10 and possibly insult their integrity at the same time. Probably you are paying PayPal more than you send the author. That should make the author happy.
I would like to see a system of this sort set up through legitimate channels such as a library system, where authors could opt in if they wish and proceeds would be distributed fairly to authors and publishers (50/50 IMO but that should be up to the recipents).
Helen