by Anura Guruge
on May 26, 2024
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NO question. During the summer most of my ‘Bold Coast’ books get bought in ‘Lubec‘. That makes sense. But, people DO, to my joy & relief, buy them online — all the paperbacks from ‘Amazon‘ & eBook versions from Amazon, ‘Apple‘ & some other outlets. Haven’t started selling many Bold Coast audiobooks (i.e., ‘Audible’ (from Amazon)) as yet. I am hoping that that will start.
I know many of YOU don’t believe me BUT I don’t make any money from these books!
Check the prices, then compare them against other books. The ‘Ambling Guide‘ paperback is $9.42 & ‘Cut to the Chase‘ is $9.15. The eBook versions are all under $4. SMILE. Yes, {I will readily admit that while there is an element of ‘sour grapes‘ in this} I don’t try to make money from the books I publish. My first FIVE technical books, all written prior to 2004, helped make sure that I should be able to struggle by for the remainder of my life.
I make around 50 cents per PRINTED book, even less on ebooks!
My sellers make MORE per book than I do. LoL. I am FINE with that. I am actually in favor of that. I do everything to make sure that I help THEM make a profit.
I WRITE for pleasure & for my SANITY. People just don’t understand HOW HAPPY writing makes me. Yes, it is never as good as sex, but writing makes me happy. Relaxes me no end. My heart rate drops into the 50s. Yes, I have writing OCD. I have to write. Writing has never been a bother, a problem, or hassle. I have never had writer’s block. I am blessed. So, that is the story. SMILE.
Summer is here. Enjoy.
Thanks for buying my Bold Coast books. It sure makes me happy.
‘Bold Coast’ books (now available). Click on images for details.
