No. I'm not really asking. Just thought I'd share my views on both as far as having my work published on either one. I choose . . . NEITHER. ;D
Kindle is Amazon's e-book reader and therefore caters to and was basically designed for those books published through Create Space, Amazon's POD. From my personal experience with Kindle, they don't have a clue what they're doing and so I'll steer clear. I work very hard at marketing and making certain, as best I can, that my books don't show up in front of readers who'd rather NOT read the kind of story I've written. Amazon's thinking seems to be ask the publisher where they want the book to show up but then disregard the response for the sake of spamming anyone that looks at Kindle. The only one star review I've received so far has come from a reader from the Kindle version of my book and the simple explanation was that they couldn't believe the book was listed where it was listed. And it wasn't one of the places where I chose. Thanks Kindle. Thanks sooooo much.
As far as Nook goes, well, that's Barnes & Noble's e-book reader. They don't support, care, help or give a rat's patoody about small pubbed authors so why in the world would I want to support them by placing my books on Nook. They'll be just fine publishing the large published authors they have access too until they most likely go the way of Borders and all the other chain bookstores for not acknowledging Small Press or self-pubbed authors.
All my books through Black Bed Sheet Books are on every legitimate format available through their distributor.
No, I've no preference whatsoever for Kindle or Nook but I as you can tell I do have an opinion on both. ;)
A POD is a POD. When it comes down to it none of them can offer anything that the other can't offer. I think Amazon and Barnes & Noble should stop trying to take over the world. That's how publishing got into this mess to begin with. You think they'd learn. Apparently not.
It's your Auntee....
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my Kindle!!!!!! Let me restate that I, your maternal full blooded aunt doesn't give a rat's backside what you think about my Kindle! It's versatile. I can have my Bible with me when I go to church, my favorite book, for down time & if I finish it, start another, without packing 3 weightier objects all in my purse/bag. I can change the print to suit my eyesight at the time, small to large, or back to small. I do understand YOUR concern. I am not without heart, however, DON'T MESS WITH ME about my Kindle! ;D
I do love my Nook, because now, when I travel, I only have to carry, well, the Nook, instead of the four to six books I was carrying. But...I absolutely see your point. Wonder where you got the inspiration for this post? ;)
ReplyDeleteSome folks just ask some really good questions! ;D
ReplyDeleteYes, Caprice, when you get as famous as me you can buy "two" starbucks a month. LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd don't get me wrong, I'm all for e-books. As you said, that's just about the only way for a writer to get ANY compensation these days. But I stand my ground on Kindle or Amazon. Love any manufacturer of a device that goes out of their way to support all the many formats out there. That's why I suppose that puts an Ipad at the top of my list as my laptop is a little too bulky. ;)
But because of this mentality I suppose Starbucks is out for me. LOL
Love ya Caprice!!! But you already knew that.
Yes Ma'am Fran! You can! ;D You should let your daughter read it though. She'll love it! When she's ungrounded that is. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd BTW, I just bought the book and I'm holding you responsible for the fact that I just (nearly) burned my lunch buying it! Let's just say I tend to get absorbed. :D
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