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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I like the stance that many Hachette and Little, Brown authors are taking on social media. Some are, of course, raging and flinging invective everywhere, while a surprising number are taking the more pragmatic approach of simply reminding readers about the many other places their books are available for preorder and purchase.
I admit I'm a bit baffled, though, why many outraged authors are recommending B&N. Why do so many feel justified in putting their allegiance behind a corporation whose only real "virtue" was in failing to become the biggest bully on the block (though not through lack of trying)?
Is it a "what have you NOT done to me lately" mentality, perhaps?
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More likely they've been treated well by B&N at a book signing or the like. They may have a more personal relationship with some retailers. My B&N doesn't do signings and won't carry bookmarks, etc for any author large or small. But I think they are an oddball store because one of the B&N that is quite a distance from me hosts authors and speakers all the time. They have a rather large Sisters in Crime group that meets there once a quarter and there are always authors around.
Of course, I am speculating madly with my reasoning. But I'm a writer. I make things up sometimes...