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Originally Posted by ATDrake
* Except for the hilariously funny fake ones, which constitute an art form in and of themselves and often display greater creativity and writing skill than many of the "we normally charge 99 cents or more for our deathless prose" slushpile offerings, IMHO. |
This was AwEsOmE!
*runs out the door to buy Gallon 128 fl oz of Tuscan Whole Milk* I MUST have IT!
I asked my dear mother once, not so long ago, "Mum, am I (gasp) naive?"
and she replied, in the sweetest tone, "Wellllll.....you're very.....trusting"
Uh huh. I wonder if living in a small town for the last 8 years is responsible? I was once from the big city...
The stores here still take CHEQUES for lord's sakes!
and the grocery store has a list by the till that says, "Do not accept cheques from:____,____,____"
EDIT: I suppose because I'd never fathom it, I can't imagine others doing so. I have zero tolerance for dishonesty, as it disgusts me. Up until now, I have enjoyed indie authors and the 0.99c offerings, but now I am suspicious. I cannot believe what a cut-throat industry self-publishing is!