What I'm tweeting about - SHILOH WALKER

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22:03 What I’m tweeting about: wp.me/p2E96-16F #
22:07 @StephanieTyler oh… go to bed, sweetie. write while under migraine influence is not good. 🙁 #
22:20 RT @FreshFiction: LAST day to NOMINATE for the PEARLs Make sure your favorite PNR books/authors get the nod. details bit.ly/9jDcKc #
22:21 @myrandaroyann @GilesMarie :o) thanks #
22:21 @StephanieFeagan oh, well … hey, new agent… coolness! #
22:40 @DakotaCassidy LMAO. Hey I got three kids, I barely got time to sleep. if I add in much TV? I might have to cut out twitter. #
22:55 RT @jay_lake: So, erm, #Amazon. How come my #Tor books aren’t being sold by you? bit.ly/dzdhXe #fb #
23:01 An oddly touching blog hit: wp.me/p2E96-15o #
23:08 i’m gonna go take that bubble bath now. it’s friday, so i’ll just stay up late neough for hair to dry #
08:45 @shepie glad you enjoyed it! #
08:47 RT @jay_lake: New blog post: [publishing] Bug off, Bezos. And take your damned bookstore with you. bit.ly/9d0Ocy #
09:49 Oh…bad call, Amazon: wp.me/p2E96-16H #
09:53 RT @HeidiBetts: Well, this SUCKS tinyurl.com/yab5jhz Until this is all worked out, *PLEASE* pre-order KNOCK from BN, Borders, BAMM… #
10:15 RT @AnneSowards: Amazon vs. Macmillan in cage match re: ebook pricing: bit.ly/cyPdNw #
10:24 RT @TeresaMedeiros: Can’t find your fave authors at Amazon right now? Don’t forget to try borders.com, barnesandnoble.com booksamillion.com. #
10:32 RT @JoAnnRoss: RT @LouisaEdwards: Aplgz 2 readers trying 2 buy CAN’T STAND THE HEAT/preorder ON THE STEAMY SIDE @Amazon. Avbl @ Borders, B&N #
10:32 @kindlevixen Well, I think the decision to pull ALL MacMillan books is Amazon’s fault. The pubs wouldn’t have said, Yes, do that. #
10:33 @kindlevixen I think the pub and Amazon should have found a better way to work things out to begin with, but Amazon wants to make the most, #
10:34 @kindlevixen and have the most appealing price. Pubs didn’t like the $9.99 deal. This is where it landed. 🙁 #
10:35 @kindlevixen but if I understand right, the pub tried to get Amazon to raise the price a little more-that’s what started it. #
10:36 @kindlevixen Amazon already takes 65% of the price (if I understand) but instead of working with pubs for something mutually beneficial? #
10:42 @kindlevixen I don’t see Amazon losing $$ and Amazon keeps trying to force the price lower-something has to give, sooner or later. #
10:42 @kindlevixen I don’t this THIS was the ideal solution-I think it sucks, for the authors, and for the readers. #
10:48 @kindlevixen If I understand corectly, Amazon take 65% of the sale price. 65%. Leaving the author and the pub 35%. #
10:48 @kindlevixen Normally, booksellers dont’ get that much. But Amazon pushes for more, and because they are Amazon…they tend to get it. #
10:50 @kindlevixen No, I DON’T think ebooks should cost as much at Print-I don’t. I think the pub needs to rethink how they are addressing this. #
10:50 @kindlevixen but I also think Amazon needs to stop trying to get a stranglehold on everything. #
10:52 @kindlevixen and ideally, MacMillan COULD set up an ebook store where the ebooks are cheaper than what Amazon could offer. #
10:54 @kindlevixen which is why Amazon or the Sony store or places like Diesel, Fictionwise are so appealing. #
10:54 RT @Rob_Thurman: ROADKILL excerpt Part *2*: robgoodfella.livejournal.com/86051.html?view=1589027#t1589027 & Goodfellow shows up #
10:56 @kindlevixen Yeah. The DRM thing needs to be addressed. #
11:08 @kindlevixen not a Kindle user so that didn’t entirely make sense… but maybe if Kindle users can make a push for that???? #
11:09 RT @JackieKessler: My take on the Amazon/Macmillan fight: www.jackiekessler.com/blog/2010/01/30/whos-the-bully-here/ #
11:10 LMAO. RT @colleenlindsay: I have drunk all of the coffee. :: pauses to let this sink in…panic ensues :: I HAVE DRUNK ALL OF THE COFFEE!!! #
11:12 Hello to my new twitter followers…I don’t autofollow, but I do read my at replies. #
11:27 @kindlevixen Good. DRM doesn’t do jack to stop piracy anyway. It’s not like the pirates really care about DRM. #
11:27 @kindlevixen did you get one of the ARCs? Is it breaking your wrists? 🙂 is like huge… #
11:32 @kindlevixen In house printing. :o) Is it holding up okay with the shipping? #
11:36 @kindlevixen good… wasn’t sure how it would last, once I thought about it going thru the mail 5x. but that didn’t occur to me until after #
11:43 @rebyj Geez, rebyj, don’t say stuff like that. Piracy had me killing one series and consumes hours of writing time every week. #
11:44 @rebyj I know the thing with amazon and macmillan sucks, but the piracy aspect sucks jsut as bad for writers. #
11:51 @rebyj I hear what you’re saying but unfortunately that outlook just makes many pirates ‘preen’, so to speak. plus, 🙁 depressing. #
11:53 Ohh…good post RT @courtneymilan: New post: Just a reminder bit.ly/9EXgIh #
11:55 @Rob_Thurman Hey, I read the whole book. @mark_henry @Zombie_Joe #
11:57 RT @colleenlindsay: RT @VoraciousReader 4 those not in biz: Amzn sells ebooks cheap 2 get people 2 buy pricey Kindle #highcostofcheap <- yes #
11:58 @rebyj which is why I talk about piracy so much. until readers realize that it will sooner or later hit them? It won’t get better. #
12:08 @TeresaMedeiros Hmmmm… you need to check your med cabinet more often… ;o) #
12:08 Agreed. @courtneymilan ——–>”I want DRM-free books. DRM doesn’t prevent piracy.” #
12:10 @Rob_Thurman I don’t wanna know about your inner male or his inner female. @mark_henry @Zombie_Joe #
12:13 @laurendane I’d pay $15 under certain circumstances… JD Robb’s new HB’s for instance. for trades? No, wouldn’t pay $15. #
12:14 @colleenlindsay used books don’t bother me-I’d PREFER people bought me, when they can, but I’m realistic enough to realize not always option #
12:15 @colleenlindsay besides, a used book can only go thru so many times. one ebook file multiplies into thousands in a blink. :o\ #
12:16 @colleenlindsay Nope, can’t it wasn’t reproduced. First right of resale, (I think is the term) comes into play. #
12:23 @Rob_Thurman Have I mentioned how srtange you are lately? #
12:23 @laurendane I generally do-except I’m running out of room… #
12:23 @laurendane So yep, I’d go for $15 version of her In Death stuff. #
12:25 @LoriDevoti So is RWA the reason why I had a purse problem on Thursday then? @shannonstacey #
12:37 @redrobinreader Oh, well said…. very well said. #
12:41 @shannonstacey I KNEW it. I knew something fishy was going on. @LoriDevoti #
13:06 RT @booksquare: of course, if macmillan just let other rtlrs sell unencrypted mobi files, then other rtlrs cld court disaffected amzn cstmrs #
13:17 @emeraldjaguar Hey, I’ll take a bitch I can trust over a liar anyday. #
13:20 @laurendane oh damn. now that’s a guy. #
15:04 egads…not a fun way to spend a Sat. Taxes. Shudder. #
15:15 RT @RonHogan: Ebooks cost same to evaluate, negotiate acquisition, edit, market, & publicize (amng othr nonprod-costs) as print counterparts #
15:23 @McVane More and more will, especially over time. But there are also costs associated with the e-vendors. And the various formats. #
15:24 @McVane right up to production, those costs are the same, but even after productions, there are still costs. I do NOT think ebooks (cont) #
15:25 @McVane should cost as much as hardbacks-I don’t. But I also see why the 9.99 has so many pubs worried. #
15:26 @McVane some already do have covers now-I’ve got On Fire’s Wings on my ebook reader-has a cover. #
15:27 @McVane actual covers. And as boring as some are, the ‘title’ pages that serve as covers are pro-designed, so even that’s a cost. #
15:28 @McVane and THAT is screwy, I will no deny that. #
15:30 @McVane it is. #
15:31 @McVane There’s also a cover The Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist #
15:31 @McVane :o) See? Some are coming around. #
15:34 @McVane LOL… I said some have covers. :OP #
15:40 @McVane I think hachette might… :O) But @DevonMonk has a good ? and that might be another hidden cost. #
15:44 @McVane Not if leaving it out explains why there already isn’t one-adding one in cld add to cost. #
15:48 @DevonMonk Yep. Right now, print books supprt that & if print sales are dropping (& are in many areas) that might be why (cont)@McVane #
15:49 pubs are getting so concerned. @McVane @DevonMonk #
15:50 I don’t think ebooks should cost more than print-never have. @DevonMonk @McVane #
15:50 @McVane Um. you lose me you say things liek quality control. #
15:54 @McVane No… I’m just not …ah…techno. #
16:06 I dont’ agree with holding the ebook back. I think it’s lame. @McVane @DevonMonk #
16:07 Here’s something though-we’re in a recession and costs go up-they always do. @DevonMonk @McVane #
16:07 Readers who bought the kindle figured prices would stay $9.99. @McVane @DevonMonk #
16:08 but in 10 year.s… is that likely? 15? @DevonMonk @McVane #
16:08 And I don’t know if I explained my thoughts well. #
16:10 @mandymroth ugh. don’t you hate? I was reading one-was pretty god until the last 1/3. then it sucked. I didn’t finish. #
16:11 @mandymroth and THAT ticked me off-spent that much time on a book that suddenly went lame. #
16:12 @DevonMonk I like the idea, but I suspect many readers wouldn’t-if it was consistent, the prices were kept fair, and explained? #
16:13 RT @SmartBitches: 50% OFF ALL EBOOKS THIS WEEKEND at @omnilit & @allromance w/ coupon. Details www.sb-tb.com WOO HOO! #
16:21 @McVane not all. I love libraries too. Grew up so broke, libraries were my best friend. #
16:21 @McVane without a library, I wou;dmn #
16:22 ;@McVane without the library, wouldn’t have had much of anything to read. #
16:24 my hands are FREEZING. #
16:28 @tj_michaels just COLD #
16:30 @DevonMonk Yep. Plus… those libraries? Many of them do BUY their copies. And if if they get readers hooked? WIN….!!! #
16:59 I want to go to Put-in Bay. But we’re always there with kids. And I’m not… NO KIDS. ;o) @JoAnnRoss @nettisue #
17:06 @nettisue well, i’m a little far away to lieave my heathens at home…@JoAnnRoss #
17:11 RT @SmartBitches: 50%! Off all ebooks! @omnilit & @allromance – ALL WEEKEND! www.sb-tb.com! Not! Enough! Exclamation! Points! SQUEE! #
17:13 Looks like my new release from Samhain is there…as is my new Hunter book. Could go them both for around $6 #
17:19 And if anybody would like a quick jump to any of my books @ omnilit.. *G* bit.ly/dglkQ0 Just to be helpful #
17:21 and for All Romance Ebooks… bit.ly/13zOxc 50% off! Use code SBTBARe1 #
17:21 @alixntaylor I’ve already done this discussion-I think they should cost less-but there are still a lot of costs associated with ebooks. #
17:23 @alixntaylor I don’t feel ebooks should ever cost more than the print versions-ever. but there are costs. #
17:26 @E_LucasTaylor I wanna go. But we only get up there on family trips. :o\ #
17:27 3 y.o. took it on herself to get her snowboots and coat on so she could tromp out into the whopping 2 inches of snow we got. #
17:49 oh. hand. scrubbing bottom of charred pot. NOT good for bad wrists/hands. #
17:57 @StaciaKane um. damn. why didn’t i gripe BEFORE I scrubbed. #
18:00 🙁 Shoulda griped on twitter before scrubbing. I’m telling ya. @StaciaKane @YasmineGalenorn #
18:35 @alixntaylor but readers aren’t the only ones being affected-readers and writers are being screwed in this. #
18:36 @alixntaylor the COSTS are less, but I suspect the profits derived from the big sellers are what allows pubs to take risks on new writers. #
18:36 @alixntaylor those profits disappear too much? There’s a good chance the pubs may be less likely to take a risk on newer voices. #
18:37 @alixntaylor profit isn’t all about greed-it’s about remaining in business. #
18:38 @alixntaylor and that profit not only has to pay the author, it has to pay for the editing, galley edits cover artists interior text design #
18:39 @alixntaylor yes, costs ARE less, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t costs. And it sounds like pub tried to work a deal w/Amz. Amz refused #
18:39 @alixntaylor and not only did they refuse, they also pulled all print books from that publisher. Which screws readers and authors alike. #
18:49 @alixntaylor It all boils down to a power struggle-and I get irritated with power struggles. #
18:55 @VictoriaDahl um…was that in a book you’re reading? #
18:56 @alixntaylor the way it is now, everybody is losing anyway. I know Amazon wants to ebook prices low. I get that, and agree. #
18:56 @alixntaylor I know pubs need to make sure they are turning a profit, and I suspect they worry about what will come as more ppl turn to dig #
18:57 @VictoriaDahl readers want to save money, and authors want readers to have easy access. #
18:57 @VictoriaDahl ooops, wrong person … sorry! Um… okay, that comment of yours makes sense now… LMAO #
18:57 @alixntaylor readers want to save money, and authors want readers to have easy access. #
18:58 @alixntaylor finding a workable solution needs to happen. :o\ #
18:58 @VictoriaDahl Watched Twlight the first time with my daughter over Christmas break. She loved it. If I was 15? Eh, I might have. #
18:59 @VictoriaDahl As it was? Was a cute teen romance-that’s about it. #
18:59 @VictoriaDahl oh geez. what an image. #
19:28 @VictoriaDahl YOu should use that in your promo. Seriously. That will make ppl wanna read you like mad. #
19:51 @VictoriaDahl Hell, I’ don’t see why not. Make it your bi-line on a blog, or twitter or something. #
19:54 baby bratlet is ‘rewriting’ one of the songs from our church Christmas play. She’s ‘writing’ herself into the chorus. Sld I get camcorder? #
19:57 wow… what a review. Thx! RT @fangbooks: Just posted a review of The Missing @shilohwalker in @fangbooks bit.ly/9kjsOG 4 stars! #
19:57 problem is… i dunno if there’s enough camcorder space in the world for this kid. @rebyj @nettisue #
20:01 @nettisue don’t encourage her. even if you she can’t see you…you’re encouraging her #
20:01 @rebyj LMAO #
20:05 @VictoriaDahl Wow, I’m impressed. I lack the patience AND the attention span #
20:11 you an ebook reader? Wanna save loads? Like 50%? #
20:11 RT @SmartBitches: Don’t forget: you can shop like a mad shopping book lover @ @omnilit & @allromance with a 50% coupon: bit.ly/aezRS3 #
20:15 I heart U. RT @SmartBitches: My brand loyalty: to authors who write good books. Not pub, bkstre, or vendor. Author. And Book. That is all. #
20:16 @emeraldjaguar did he confuse them… #
20:21 Yikes. it’s almost Feb. Need to figure out something promo wise for BROKEN #
20:29 @kindlevixen Broken and Fragile are together. The Missing is not with them. #
20:29 @kindlevixen Luke is Quinn’s twin #
20:31 @emeraldjaguar well… I wouldn’t. But… um… well, obviously somebody did. #
20:34 @kindlevixen Yes, Luke’s story is FRAGILE. ;o) FRAGILE… BROKEN… I tried to be clever. did it work? #
20:35 @LarissaIone I need duckies. For promo? or just because… I need duckies…? #

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