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vaughnmr · 12-10-2011, 08:28 AM

Here's my comments as a reader. I use Amazon exclusively now, although I have tried in the past to use other retailers (and found most of them to be a pain to use, or had horrible customer service). I can use their books on my ereader, phone, and computer, and sync between all, thanks Amazon.

I will not buy from the Agency 6, or any other publisher that restricts library lending, person lending, or text-speach, period. These companies will not get my business.

I will not pay over $10 for any book, I've got a budget and I like to read.

I scan the free Kindle bestsellers every day (downloaded 6 yesterday!) and have found over 20 authors in the last year that I like, and now buy from. That's how I wade through the slush pile, and it works for me, I've found some really good authors in the process. I also scan the reviews, if people like your work I will definitely take a chance on your book.

I do read comments by authors in this forum, it's great to hear from someone like J. Strnad that offer common sense opinions. Found a few that I wouldn't ... well I'm not going to go there.

12-10-2011, 08:28 AM	#21
vaughnmr Ebook Reader Posts: 605 Karma: 3205128 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Device: Kindle 3, HTC Evo, HTC View	Here's my comments as a reader. I use Amazon exclusively now, although I have tried in the past to use other retailers (and found most of them to be a pain to use, or had horrible customer service). I can use their books on my ereader, phone, and computer, and sync between all, thanks Amazon. I will not buy from the Agency 6, or any other publisher that restricts library lending, person lending, or text-speach, period. These companies will not get my business. I will not pay over $10 for any book, I've got a budget and I like to read. I scan the free Kindle bestsellers every day (downloaded 6 yesterday!) and have found over 20 authors in the last year that I like, and now buy from. That's how I wade through the slush pile, and it works for me, I've found some really good authors in the process. I also scan the reviews, if people like your work I will definitely take a chance on your book. I do read comments by authors in this forum, it's great to hear from someone like J. Strnad that offer common sense opinions. Found a few that I wouldn't ... well I'm not going to go there.