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Originally Posted by ozron
Mmm... Sometimes I wonder about an authors strategy of giving away ebooks. I've now got 14 of his ebooks, none of which I've had to pay for. Only 9 to go. It doesn't exactly give me much of an incentive to purchase the ones I don't have, although I'm certainly not complaining!
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It's a reasonable thing to wonder, perhaps worth asking the author. I can imagine a few possible reasons (in no particular order):
1. He sells more paper books thanks to word of mouth from ebook readers.
2. He improves his professional reputation, perhaps making more more money in speaking and consulting. (He's a medical scientist, right?)
3. He's altruistic and writes for the joy it gives to readers. Or he's rich and doesn't need the money.
4. The books suck, and he knows no one would pay for them. (Just joking, I haven't read any of them.)