I am reading an e-book.
The mere fact that I have gotten beyond chapter three speaks eloquently to the draw the book has on me, because I just can't read books on screens.
I suppose that this whole e-book, iPad, Nook, whatever phenomenon is going to initiate some predictable changes in reading and writing. I read an article in the New York Times recently about how e-book sales are really strong for romance titles.
The assumption is that people who might be embarrassed buying a romance book from a brick-mortar-and-paper bookstore don't feel so stigmatized about getting one downloaded on their Kindle. One can only assume that e-book sales will be perky for erotica, as well.
Maybe I should write e-erotica. Half the fun would be thinking up a pen name.
Honestly, though, I don't have time for that. I'll leave it for the real writers who pay their rent and stuff by doing what they do.
3 comments:
A friend of mine just got a Kindle. He loves it. He travels a lot so he says it is easier then carrying books around. I guess there is something for everyone but I love books. I like the sight of them, the weigt in my hands, the smell and feel of them. I read an article about publishing a while ago. These "E-books" should make it easier for writers to publish themselves. I guess that might be true but I think for the reader it's going to be a hard job sorting through the rubbish to find that diamond in the rough.
I love my books and will not replace them with an "e-book" call me old fashion ;)
Cheers Andrew
Kris
Ha! I think it's safe to say I've signed hundreds of books in the past six months.
I can't wait to sign my first Kindle or iPad.
#mysharpieisready
Smith, although I love everything about reading from real books and not screens, it just feels weird, I am converting and getting a nook. I may have to ask you sign it now. But when I truly fall in love with a book, I will definately have my paper copy as well :)
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