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Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

len — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:24:02 -0000

The musicians weren't keen on the idea either. Eventually you have to face up to the fact that the web is a copy machine. Anything digital gets copied with or without the permission of the owner. The musicians learned to deal with it and the prize for that was to lose a lot of intermediaries. The trick is still promotion, site management, server management or rent, ISP fees, copyright filings (if you must) and so on. The problem of the copyright is what exactly is it protecting in a copy machine.

DRM doesn't work. You're fighting the human interface of the machine. You'll lose that one.

So like anything else, it comes down to the distribution deal you make with the services that will host and manage your content for shred of the natch on the click. The web is a URL pump. All of the various representations from web pages to real-time 3D are essentially just ways to aggregate services to emulate presence.

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Rob Gregory Browne — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:34:22 -0000

Giving it away does not feel natural for this writer. I like paying my mortgage.

That said, there are writers like Cory Doctorow who give away their work and this apparently manages to stimulate sales. So.... ?

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Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

len — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:03:16 -0000

Musicians were feelin' it long before the iPod and just after the graphics artists and two steps past the original writing communities, eg, email, then technical lists, then forums, then blogs, and so forth.

The web works if you work it. It is a URL pump. Turning URLs into cash is the tricky bit, but no product no market no sale no pay. Development costs are still development costs if you need them. Bands don't if they are smart talented bands, but since we are musicians and therefore, dogs, some training period is required.

OTW, it gets rid of intermediaries in the business model that we don't need and replaces is with ones we do. It replaces a franchise model with a service model.

For writers, giving it away should feel natural.

On the hero-as-bad-boy topic: have you ever compared the heros in the fantasy genres you like the Bollywood heros? Interesting differences there and in the heroines, and those play a major role in the changes of fortune between Hollywood and Bollywood at the moment at the level storytelling. The cinematic technique is stylish and they have better stories. The American fascination with sex and violence is wearing thin outside the country and inside it as well.

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Rob Gregory Browne — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:51:02 -0000

As a novelist I originally had mixed feelings about the Kindle. Much like, I guess, musicians must have felt when the iPod first came out.

But then I realized that a) this is the future; a b) who cares how my books get out there as long as people read them?

So I'm happy to say my books are going to Kindle. The first one is up, with the rest to follow shortly. Now I just have to get one of the units so I can read them... :)

As for PDF support, I'm pretty sure my agent reads my manuscript in PDF on his Kindle. Maybe there's a conversion tool?

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Felicia Day — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:04:09 -0000

I think I have some links tagged under "Kindle" in my delicious account. Also, if you check the Kindle top downlaoded there are lots of free ones there. Naomi Novick's book is free dl and a must read!

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Jacklyn — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:35:43 -0000

Just got an ipod touch just so I could do the kindle thing! thanks for letting me know about it! Love you in Dr. Horrible and that commercial w/ the red washer - hilarious! just because it's you!

hope to see you in ep 13 of dollhouse

and does anyone have any good recommendations for free kindle books?

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Cara-Mae — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:12:08 -0000

But if you are curious about MAN-S-LAUGHTER... it is available from a Canadian book seller

http://www.chapters.indigo....

(OK, I'll stop book-pimping for now) :>

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Cara-Mae — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:02:59 -0000

Awesome!

I was sad that the series didn't take off but I did find some of the casting a bit jarring. BTW, have you read the spin-off series about Tony & Henry in Vancouver?

I am starting to think you are my book-reading twin. Egads, you even have a thing for "Highland hunks" (me too!!!!) In fact, I was having a conversation earlier today about not wanting my friends to disabuse me of the notion that all males in Scotland wear kilts everyday.

(Even though the comparison was made to someone from another country coming to Canada in July and being disappointed that we all wouldn't be wearing toques ;>)

OK, hopping off the tangent train and going back to books - I thought I only saw that you had read the first book of the "Ender" series by Orson Scott Card... I would heartily recommend reading the rest - and his re-visiting of the series with the "Shadow" series is riveting as well :>

One of my favourite books is a bit of an odd one. Set in real life, no sci-fi, no fantasy but a bit off the wall and quite enjoyable.

It's titled "MAN-S-LAUGHTER" and it's by a Canadian author named Ellen Frith.

But I just checked Amazon.com and it's not available http://www.amazon.com/Mansl...

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Felicia Day — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:04:05 -0000

Er Awesome suggestions! I hate to say it, but I can't BELIEVE I don't have Sharon Shinn on my list, or Tanya Huff! I've read all their books. I love the Samaria series sooo much, in fact even enough for a re-read (on le Kindle perhaps? :) )

I read Tanya Huff's Blood series so many years ago and yes, it's one of my favorite Vamp series, I'm sad the TV show didn't work out. Jane Linskold has been on my to-read list for a while, I will definitely try to get those, I really appreciate the suggestions! I will fill out my GoodReads list with them so other people can find and enjoy! :)

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Rebecca Goings — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:52:07 -0000

Ain't nothin' wrong with reading trashy romance on your Kindle! (says the trashy romance writer LOL)

Despite my infinite knowledge of all things eBook, I still have yet to buy one of these gadgets. I reallyreallyreally want one. Lots of people love the idea of getting away with reading their trashy romances without the schwetty man-boobs on the covers to embarrass them in public. Heh. Awesome. Huzzah, I say!

~~Becka

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Cara-Mae — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:51:00 -0000

I read on Twitter about Dollhouse... I am very irked with FOX and yet, not at all surprised, since they usually screw over shows that I happen to enjoy.

*pout*

Anyway, I followed the link and peeked through some of your fantasy and epic fantasy reading and I saw a lot of books/authors that I have read and continue to enjoy so I thought I might take a moment to comment and suggest some authors I expected to see in the list that I did not.

First off... Sharon Shinn and Jane Lindskold.

They've got some great series out there that are definitely worth reading.

With Jane Lindskold, I've been reading her "Wolf" series and with Sharon Shinn I have read a number of her books with my two favourite series being her "Samaria" series (religion + sci-fi - very cool!) and "Twelve Houses" series (fantasy).

Also, there is a Canadian author named Tanya Huff who writes some really fun books.

I first came across her back in the 90s with her "Blood" series (vampire) and then I also read her "Quarters" series (fantasy) as well as some standalones and then, after I had my son, I came across her "Valor" series (sci-fi) and learned that her main character had the same first name as my son. Which is awesome, although I'm sure when my son gets older he might be miffed that the aforementioned character is female.

And I had never heard the name "Torin" before I named him, I pulled it out of a book of magical names (though I'm sure you can guess where I got his middle name, "Xander" from). :>

I hope you pick some of these books up and enjoy them as much as I have :>

Have a great day!

P.S. My 6-year-old son is going out as Dr. Horrible for Halloween and he is a huge fan of you, NPH and the groupies (I'm going out as a groupie) so I thought I'd let you know that you have fans of all ages.
My son and my 9-year-old step-daughter know almost all the words to all the songs at this point and are starting to learn the ones from "Commentary the Musical" now.

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Brian Ford — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:04:51 -0000

I'm sort of on the fence about the Kindle myself -- not because I'm worried so much about my preference for paper-based books -- but because the price still seems a bit high.

At any rate, followed your link to GoodReads and thought I'd pitch Readernaut to you.

It's still in beta, but is developed by a web geek and it's pretty great thus far.

Readernaut

He recently added Kindle support.

(Sorry to hear your ep. was cut from the Dollhouse broadcast. I hate to say it, but I've given up on Fox when it comes to Whedon -- It's just not worth the exasperation anymore.)

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R. O'Quinn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:28:59 -0000

Does it have a good, solid grip for reading while in the bathtub? That's the one thing that so far puts paperbacks in the "better" category for me.

And a paranormal/romance/trash recommendation: The Hollows series by Kim Harrison. My favorite so far of all I have sampled in the genre.

Amazon kickback link to author store:

a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/re...

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Jess Q. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:00:29 -0000

Now you've got me wanting a Kindle. I really can't afford one or even rationalize getting one at this point, though. I don't travel nearly as much as I wish I did, so... But someday, especially when they're cheaper, I'm TOTALLY gonna have to get one. I love those screens.

My boyfriend's brother's wife just got a trashy paranormal romance ebook published like last year or the year before. I feel obligated to send you the link. (I actually haven't read it myself. I'm an awful almost-sister-in-law.)

http://www.amazon.com/The-M...

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Erin K — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:51:28 -0000

I adore that you're willing to tell thousands of people on the internet that you read romance novels, but the idea of a handful of people at B&N Booksellers seeing you with one makes you blush. Quite endearing.

I'm very jealous of your new Kindle. I didn't know they got free cellular web!

P.S. I second scrabble777's comment...although your Cheetos spot was even funnier.

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Mike — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:03:50 -0000

Okay, I'm very late to the party on this one, but have you seen the cases you can get (or make) for Kindles & such out of blank journals? They are made so they open like a book, and you can keep the feel of the book in your hands while you read. Also, it makes the device a little less conspicuous to those people who just can't help picking up other people's toys and walking away with them.

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scrabble777 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:30:32 -0000

Loved your best buy spot !

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james — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:33:32 -0000

Out of my love for Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion (and newly discovered love for Felicia Day), I voted for Dr. Horrible. I only wish there were more episodes. That was solid gold right there :) Loved the songs :)

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V2Blast — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:45:52 -0000

Gah... Now I want a Kindle, which I know nobody's going to get for me, and I don't really have the money to get myself. >.<

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Will Belegon — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:30:10 -0000

My girlfriend has the Sony and I have been thinking about Kindle so that we could explore both sides, but I haven't made the jump despite the fact that I do travel a lot and would love to have an e-reader for that.

...and Felicia, if you are looking for smut to read, ya know I would gladly trade even the slightest mention by you for some of my titles. And yes, my books are already available over the Kindle. Several of them.

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wygit — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:03:37 -0000

"it’s like going back to 1980’s DOS prompts."

Wait a minute.. Have you been watching History Channel or something?
You aren't anywhere near old enough to have dealt with DOS.

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Sarah — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:14:15 -0000

That reminds me of my mother buying me a DS Lite. She knew I wanted one, but didn't ask her to do it. She found an excuse to give me one, and I can't complain. I love it. :D

Re: Kindle Oh, Kindle

Franklin Brown — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:38:24 -0000

Why is it every time I read this website I have the urge to run down to Sears and buy a washer and dryer?

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lochutus — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:52:03 -0000

I read all my DnD manuals (pdfs) on my iRex iLiad. the iLiad is a lot more expensive but a fantastic device. also has a wacom tablet built in so you can make notes and annotate pdfs

They don't have a 'book store' but this also means they aren't proprietary. html, pdf, mobipocket, text all good and they are open sourcing their code so lots of 3rd party activity.

hope you enjoy your kindle, it's a great way to read. Physical books are only for special editions for me now.

cheers

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Charlotte — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:08:14 -0000

So we don't have the kindle here in Canada but I got myself a bebook (no wifi, well until the new version comes out) after reading on my pda. Other than that, very similar experience (including the loading of romance novels on them.) I love ebooks and am so glad that I am a librarian and get to promote them!!