[BearMountainBooks]

Thanks Steve, Bob and everyone else that commented on Smashwords and my post.

I agree that Kindle is US centric, but we had to start somewhere! I also have high hopes that it will be available in the UK by/near Christmas. I did read that Australia (government/groups) have blocked it or are trying to block it in Australia. Something about hindering competition or the like.

I don't mind making the books available in other formats. Keep in mind I wasn't even certain putting it on Kindle was going to generate sales or interest. What with their storefront and other features, it was just an easy and inexpensive way to get started. I did a lot of research. Every industry article I read, editor and agent blog I read or editors I talked to--they all said, "Ebooks are a small market. Not worth doing. Go get an agent. Either do it traditional or don't bother." Same old message: No one reads ebooks. Don't waste your time.

What changed my mind? I read ebooks. And more often these days, generally because of price. Thus that little idea wouldn't let go and when the opportunity seemed too good to pass up...

I'll spend some time looking at Smashwords and...the other site Bob mentioned. Be more than thrilled to be able to announce my books as more available when the times comes.

Again, thanks for the interesting discussion. It's a lot of fun.

Maria