Why my book isn't on Smashwords

[GraceKrispy]

Originally Posted by J. Strnad

I just tried to put Risen up for a 75% discount on Smashwords (which brings the price to $1.24) as an experiment. My hypothesis is that anyone who is not interested at $4.95 will also not be interested at $1.24. I figured I'd try it out from now until 7/31.

Unfortunately, Smashwords hung up and wouldn't process the sale, so the experiment ended a bit more abruptly than I'd intended!

Your experiment is well on its way. I just bought it, using your coupon. I think it has more sales on Amazon in part because it is a much more widely known retailer. I actually prefer to use smashwords. I see that some have trouble with various technical aspects of what it may do with books, but speaking strictly as a consumer, I will buy off smashwords much more readily than I will any other ebook retailer.

Having read, enjoyed, and reviewed your short stories on smashwords, I'm looking forward to the novel! I was getting around to picking it up, and I saw your post and couldn't resist checking it out tonight.

[neilmarr]

If you liked Jan's short stories, Grace, you'll love the full novel. Happy reading. Neil

[J. Strnad]

Thank you, Grace! Yes, it looks like the sale went through, even though my computer seemed to hang partway through the process. So we'll see how it goes!