You guys are being idiots.
I say that because you expect me to pay half of the cover price of a hardcover book for my e book, even after you pushed the release date on the e book back two months after you released the hardcover. Even though there is no paper, ink, or other costs. Even though EVERY SELLER DISCOUNTS THE HARDCOVER BY AT LEAST 25%.
Not smart, guys.
I know you worry about losing money. But since I got my kindle I am buying four or five times as many books as I was before. I’m trying authors that I wouldn’t have, because the price of the books lessens the risk.
I have the same amount of money, I’m just buying more books, because I CAN.
You are being shortsighted. And you are infuriating the very people who are keeping you afloat in a time of financial crisis: readers.
I know you are certainly pissing me off.
And the shiny website you set up? The one that looks nice but somehow wholly neglects to allow customers to contact you? Yeah, you need to work on that.
In closing, I will no longer be buying books from any of your imprints until you cut out the shenanigans and get sensible in your release dates and your pricing.
Also, I HATE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW.
Sincerely,
Tracy Lynn Kaply