tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post1939121363609147011..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: The Glam Life? HA!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-67666957722860571672010-05-15T07:39:51.466-04:002010-05-15T07:39:51.466-04:00You said a lot today, Amber. It is not a glam life...You said a lot today, Amber. It is not a glam life and sometimes it's downright frustrating! But as a fellow Noble author I am constantly inspired by the resilience and enthusiasm of the talented people I work with! Hope you keep on writing, keep giving us superb stories, and please come over and visit my blog, THE STORM REPORT!Carol63Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064009936317355855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-19538143678736034692010-05-14T21:47:22.682-04:002010-05-14T21:47:22.682-04:00Thanks everyone! I know I was ranting today, but I...Thanks everyone! I know I was ranting today, but I hate to see talented writers considering quitting because of these #$%^^&&^% e-pirates.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-68114335001172156622010-05-14T16:51:55.365-04:002010-05-14T16:51:55.365-04:00QAh, yes. The "glam" life. I always want...QAh, yes. The "glam" life. I always wanted to live that life. Unfortunately, I am a writer. LOL! I am constantly pulling books off the pirate sites, but a day later, they are right back up. I can feel the spittle from the raspberries the pirates blow at meas they re-up the books time after time. <br /><br />Karma is a bugger. They will end up having their wallet lifted or their car stolen. Can't wait to hear them scream for the cops.Fran Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247024581813249889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-1769463240706219262010-05-14T16:46:56.484-04:002010-05-14T16:46:56.484-04:00Thank you for this blog. I'm just getting sta...Thank you for this blog. I'm just getting started in publishing and it hurts to the core to see how many copies of my books are stolen from these sites. I wonder, would they walk into B&N and walk out without paying for a book? No. They could be arrested if caught. But no one does a thing about them stealing our books online. If I had the royalties for every one of my books that have been downloaded for free, I could actually afford to to the Nationals this year.CJ Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11242007965357225326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-7876598606964038042010-05-14T16:36:37.458-04:002010-05-14T16:36:37.458-04:00Way to go... You told it as it is. I promo all I c...Way to go... You told it as it is. I promo all I can, but wonder how effective it is. Still, I couldn't stop writing if I tried.jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-32367698021683212752010-05-14T13:49:44.727-04:002010-05-14T13:49:44.727-04:00I laugh every time my co-workers ask when I'm ...I laugh every time my co-workers ask when I'm going to quit so I can write full-time! My answer is always the same, "When you pay my bills"!!Tessie Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146162930127530489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-7644737883044088742010-05-14T13:34:55.755-04:002010-05-14T13:34:55.755-04:00AMEN sister! In 2007, I invested $800 in my 2nd b...AMEN sister! In 2007, I invested $800 in my 2nd book ($700 to self-pubb it and $100 for promo items) and busted my butt during signings and online promo. Earned myself a tidy little sum of...wait for it...$17 after the cost of expenses.<br /><br />Last year, the first contract arrived, and while I've earned more than $17 the last year, it's nowhere near paying any bills, but it puts gas in my car...<br /><br />Last year, after my 1st e-release, I'd posted on FB I was cleaning my kitchen cabinets. One of my friends asked me where the maid was, now I was a 'famous author' making the 'big bucks'! I had a good laugh:)Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-51795478043481941182010-05-14T12:39:24.926-04:002010-05-14T12:39:24.926-04:00My passion for storytelling is what keeps me going...My passion for storytelling is what keeps me going in my so called glamorous life, LOL! As for the pirates, there will always be people who believe they are entitled to something for nothing. I refuse to let them ruin my release days or the joy I find when someone buys my stories.<br /><br />I'm in charge of that, at least;-)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-11117756252539722752010-05-14T12:11:18.060-04:002010-05-14T12:11:18.060-04:00Thank you for being blunt, because that is whay it...Thank you for being blunt, because that is whay it takes. The sites that are pirating don't care about the author's life BUT most readers do care. As long as they are out there grabbing those pirated copies it will keep going. What makes me angry are the sites like ebay that are allowing people to sell pirated ebooks. I once found several of my articles being sold as an ebook. I let ebay know, and they did nothing. Ugh.<br /><br />Authors are regular people trying to make a living. I'm not sure why that is so hard for some to believe.Brenda Hydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835509260670748144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-76429527728011088192010-05-14T12:00:14.798-04:002010-05-14T12:00:14.798-04:00Hey Amber- great post. I feel for authors and the...Hey Amber- great post. I feel for authors and the piracy issue, especially when I am cruising the net and type in a favorite author's name and see the sites line up. I don't know what the solution is because piracy has existed for a long time and even with print books.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610197634075184793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-46164971247093578102010-05-14T11:55:41.071-04:002010-05-14T11:55:41.071-04:00I think we all feel the same way. Unless you'r...I think we all feel the same way. Unless you're one of the "top" authors making 5 figures or more a year, our lives are anything but glamorous. There's no real money to live on, and most will still have day jobs. <br />Piracy plays such a key role in stealing from our profits...and livelihood. But, we write because we love it, and will each decide when "enough is enough".<br />Marianne/AprilApril Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182262164498606490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-9293811508315245522010-05-14T11:55:13.397-04:002010-05-14T11:55:13.397-04:00Well said, Amber! Very few of us get rich doing t...Well said, Amber! Very few of us get rich doing this. I hope the pirates eventually get a conscience, but I'm not holding my breath.Helen Hardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820047167673628170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-89646946542759412292010-05-14T11:10:58.753-04:002010-05-14T11:10:58.753-04:00My glamorous life today consists of me taking care...My glamorous life today consists of me taking care of my sick 6 yr old. No nanny here! OH, and the pile of dishes in the sink. :)<br />Pirates suck and I hope sometime soon we discover a way to stop them. I totally understand the monthly statement thing. If it wasn't for the love of this profession, I think I was crazy. <br /><br />BeccRebecca Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313697921324813986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-37692840792079388542010-05-14T10:12:16.062-04:002010-05-14T10:12:16.062-04:00Thank you Amber for being so honest and telling it...Thank you Amber for being so honest and telling it like it is! Of all the obstacles e-authors face, e-pirates are the most frustrating and unfair. They ruin release day. Release Day becomes watch out for pirates day... not fun.<br />XXOO KatKatalina Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792533045672712045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-73026321071599623262010-05-14T10:08:15.032-04:002010-05-14T10:08:15.032-04:00LOL Wouldn't it be nice, Tina? Thanks for stop...LOL Wouldn't it be nice, Tina? Thanks for stopping by. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-70178263636202094122010-05-14T10:02:47.108-04:002010-05-14T10:02:47.108-04:00Good morning Amber. Want to stop by and say hi. I ...Good morning Amber. Want to stop by and say hi. I was thinking of my glam life earlier this morning as I was folding the laundry. Don't we have people for this. <br /><br />Great post. Take Care<br />Tina Ordone (aka Brita Addams)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770060882041443770noreply@blogger.com