Here's a snapshot look at the extent that romance (and SF) readers have accepted indie titles:
http://edwardwrobertson.com/self-pub...rket-by-genre/
Note, this is simply a count of titles and it is not weighed by ranking, price, or anything else.
Think of it as a "shelf space" or mindshare exercise.
Quote:
ROMANCE
Self-published: 49%
Small/medium: 11%
Amazon: 9%
Big 5/Harlequin: 30%
MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE
Self-published: 11%
Small/medium: 5%
Amazon: 16%
Big 5: 68%
SCIENCE FICTION
Self-published: 56%
Small/medium: 9%
Amazon: 5%
Big 5 (plus Baen): 30%
FANTASY
Self-published: 49%
Small/medium: 7%
Amazon: 7%
Big 5: 37%
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Basically, Harlequin titles are being swamped.