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I find it funny how people yell and complain about the anti-library policies of the big publishers. I for one applaud them. Now, before you go and start throwing bricks, allow me to explain. First off, this opens up a HUGE chance for Indie authors to get seen. If enough of us provide the libraries with our books, and our books are out in the libraries IMMEDIATELY after release, yet the big guys aren't, who do you think the readers are more likely to gravitate towards? Yup, us.
I actually found this to be true when I was still doing print. I'd bring a book down to the local library, they'd add it to their system, and then I'd advertise in the local paper or through some other means that it was available via the library. People would go over, check it out, and then read the book. I got a reasonable portion of my sales from new readers I picked up in the local library. So I say let the big guys be spoiled, greedy, selfish brats. It's a huge potential for people like us. All we need to do is jump on the chance.
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