Scott Sigler offering free eBook to HC buyers

jhempel24 · 12-02-2010, 03:38 AM

NYT Bestselling Author Scott Sigler is giving away a free eBook copy of his book The Starter if you purchase the Hard Cover edition.

In my opinion, this is the way to go, I've said it before and I'll keep saying it. The best thing that DVDs/Blu-Rays have going for them is you usually get a free digital copy with the purchase.

Kudos to Sigler, the FDO, and godfather of podcast novels to try and set another trend.

tubemonkey · 12-02-2010, 03:48 AM

Let's hope that it doesn't become the only way to get a digital copy.

leebase · 12-02-2010, 08:47 AM

Sounds like a good thing to me

Lee

jhempel24 · 12-02-2010, 08:51 AM

it apparently is a 1 time deal because he is that late in getting some things out in meeting deadlines for the fans and such. he gave his book away an audiobook format the a podcast and still reach the new york times bestseller list so he's doing something right

Sweetpea · 12-02-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhempel24

In my opinion, this is the way to go, I've said it before and I'll keep saying it. The best thing that DVDs/Blu-Rays have going for them is you usually get a free digital copy with the purchase.

Never heard of that... But I do think the fact that there are releases where you can get the DVD and the Blu-ray disc in one package is most certainly good for the sale of blu-ray discs.

mr ploppy · 12-02-2010, 01:05 PM

He used to have the ebooks free on his website when he used to post here, so it's actually a step backwards.

dengar · 12-02-2010, 01:32 PM

Asolutely loved The Rookie. I was hoping he would podcast The Starter but I dont think he is. I'll probably end up buying it.

cfrizz · 12-02-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Let's hope that it doesn't become the only way to get a digital copy.

Thank you! I have no interest in either HC or paperbacks anymore.

jhempel24 · 12-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dengar

Asolutely loved The Rookie. I was hoping he would podcast The Starter but I dont think he is. I'll probably end up buying it.

he is but he has to finish ancestor first.

I've only seen highly secured pdf formattypes weird for download not real books. But whren you have a deal and your own publishing company then certain things have to go away, and hes given you alot of time to decide if he is worth your money I also think that the ebook with the hardcover is a great way to keep hard covers and paperbacks coming

wallcraft · 12-02-2010, 07:59 PM

Google Editions is going to let their partners offer HC+ebook bundles, from Getting started with Google Editions

Quote:

Google Editions Bundle Price: When Google Editions are available to consumers, retailers may choose to sell your Google Editions book in a bundle with the print copy. This setting allows you to specify the percentage of the Google Editions list price that you would like to charge when the print and digital editions are sold together.

I don't know if 0% will be allowed, but I can't see why not.

If Google Editions does this, Amazon and B&N won't be far behind.

BackMyBook · 12-05-2010, 12:17 AM

It's true! Scott Sigler has launched the GFL series at BackMyBook.com!

Sorry to say he's not giving it away for free, but with both ebooks starting at 8 bucks and a plethora of combo packages (some including a 2 gig flash drive) even the most skeptical readers should be able to find a deal with the right price.

PS, for the sigler podcast fans: both audiobooks are available on their own or as package deals as well.

Check it out here: http://backmybook.com/authors/scott-sigler/store

Mike
BackMyBook.com

jhempel24 · 12-05-2010, 12:25 AM

Yep, saw that on his website....7.99 for an eBook is the most I'd pay, but then again, I've supported Sigler in his podcast ventures since day one, and have paid $35 for the HC of both The Rookie and The Starter because they are self published, and Grade A quality.

dengar · 02-23-2011, 06:32 PM

Just a heads up to Sigler fans. He lowered The Rookie to $2.99 and The Starter to $4.99. Cant wait to start reading them after I finish The Hunger Games.

Fayth · 02-23-2011, 06:54 PM

I really wish this becomes a standard. I hope that those who don't want pbooks taking up space will still be able to purchase ebooks separately, but I really want to have an ebook + pbook bundle so I can have the pbook for my shelf to collect, and the ebook to read.

jhempel24 · 02-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dengar

Just a heads up to Sigler fans. He lowered The Rookie to $2.99 and The Starter to $4.99. Cant wait to start reading them after I finish The Hunger Games.

Seriously???

Nice! I just bought and finished the Starter when it was $7.99, need it in HC though so it'll fit and look nice on my shelf, he's one of the VERY few authors I still have in book format. I'll buy The Rookie if only to have it in eBook format too.

Those books are AWESOME! I can't wait for All-Pro this football season!!

12-02-2010, 03:38 AM	#1
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Scott Sigler offering free eBook to HC buyers NYT Bestselling Author Scott Sigler is giving away a free eBook copy of his book The Starter if you purchase the Hard Cover edition. In my opinion, this is the way to go, I've said it before and I'll keep saying it. The best thing that DVDs/Blu-Rays have going for them is you usually get a free digital copy with the purchase. Kudos to Sigler, the FDO, and godfather of podcast novels to try and set another trend.

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12-02-2010, 03:48 AM	#2
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,743 Karma: 158575914 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Let's hope that it doesn't become the only way to get a digital copy.

12-02-2010, 08:47 AM	#3
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Sounds like a good thing to me Lee

12-02-2010, 08:51 AM	#4
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	it apparently is a 1 time deal because he is that late in getting some things out in meeting deadlines for the fans and such. he gave his book away an audiobook format the a podcast and still reach the new york times bestseller list so he's doing something right

12-02-2010, 01:05 PM	#6
mr ploppy Feral Underclass Posts: 3,622 Karma: 26821535 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, tha noz Device: 2nd hand paperback	He used to have the ebooks free on his website when he used to post here, so it's actually a step backwards.

12-02-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
dengar Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 2810 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PW2, K3, Ipad 4, Kindle Fire	Asolutely loved The Rookie. I was hoping he would podcast The Starter but I dont think he is. I'll probably end up buying it.

12-05-2010, 12:17 AM	#11
BackMyBook Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: none	It's true! Scott Sigler has launched the GFL series at BackMyBook.com! Sorry to say he's not giving it away for free, but with both ebooks starting at 8 bucks and a plethora of combo packages (some including a 2 gig flash drive) even the most skeptical readers should be able to find a deal with the right price. PS, for the sigler podcast fans: both audiobooks are available on their own or as package deals as well. Check it out here: http://backmybook.com/authors/scott-sigler/store Mike BackMyBook.com

12-05-2010, 12:25 AM	#12
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Yep, saw that on his website....7.99 for an eBook is the most I'd pay, but then again, I've supported Sigler in his podcast ventures since day one, and have paid $35 for the HC of both The Rookie and The Starter because they are self published, and Grade A quality.

02-23-2011, 06:32 PM	#13
dengar Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 2810 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PW2, K3, Ipad 4, Kindle Fire	Just a heads up to Sigler fans. He lowered The Rookie to $2.99 and The Starter to $4.99. Cant wait to start reading them after I finish The Hunger Games.

02-23-2011, 06:54 PM	#14
Fayth Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 1337 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Sony PRS 350	I really wish this becomes a standard. I hope that those who don't want pbooks taking up space will still be able to purchase ebooks separately, but I really want to have an ebook + pbook bundle so I can have the pbook for my shelf to collect, and the ebook to read.