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Originally Posted by Hitch
Not a problem. I dunno about you, but as of late, my own memory ain't what it used to be. Ya know?
Yes, the offer-at-the-back-of-the-book thing is still alive and living. I don't know if any illegitimate authors used it--no doubt they did--I do know that legit authors use it, too. I guess, given that they've written real books with real plots, etc. I tend to turn a blind eye to it.
Hitch
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I know what you mean about memory. It does happen to all of us now and then. One time (before direct deposit) I called for a cab so I could put my SSI check in the bank and when they answered the phone my mind went totally blank. Weird feeling. Luckily they knew where I wanted to go. I can't argue with you about if they have produced good books either. Much can be forgiven if the story is worth reading. Of course I often stick to free books so if anything is lost it's just a little bit of my time.
My own pet peeve is when they offer a free sample of x % of the book and when you download it to your reader it only gives you the cover, some of the front matter of the book and the TOC. Sometimes you don't even get to read any of the actual text so that you can see if the author can string words together in a coherent sentence.