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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger
Which argument? That the fans paying full price at release are paving the way for those that are "ride alongs." As an individual, sure, it can probably argued that it is true for one author and one book.
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Regardless of where an author's $$$ comes from, book sales or publisher's advance, the author is better served by fans who buy the book early on rather than when the book is remaindered (or the digital equivalent).
Again, I'm not saying that every book purchase by every unknown author needs to be made this way. But if there's an author you are a fan of and you would like to see that writer continue, buy their books and don't gripe about the price.
If they're indie, they get more money from the sale. If they're tradpub, the publisher sees there is a demand for their work.
I have very few authors I am loyal like this for. Probably less than other users on this board. That's why I don't understand the blow-up that followed.