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No, Amazon Does NOT Lose $2 Per Kindle Book Sold

Posted on December 9, 2009 by dmoynihan

Jesus Christ, now we have to refute stupid articles from three weeks ago. Here’s the problem with Maher and Blodget’s “analysis”:  They don’t know a damn thing about how ebooks get into the Kindle store. Let’s go back to tiering, … Continue reading →

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Way to Go, Smashwords!

Posted on November 23, 2009 by dmoynihan

Smashwords just got a deal to supply the Kindle store at a better rate for indie authors.  The number is most impressive, 44.5%, and reflects, I guess, Smashwords’ better vetting and production values.  That % is better than the 35% … Continue reading →

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Lulu’s Labors Lost?

Posted on November 8, 2009 by dmoynihan

So, I saw the bit about Lulu “partnering” with Ingram to “sell mainstream books” in addition to Lulu’s self- and micropress offerings on I think ireaderreview, and it’s been bugging me for a couple of days. See, if you’re adding … Continue reading →

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No, I Like the Smashwords Deal Too

Posted on August 28, 2009 by dmoynihan

Nah, it doesn’t give Amazon “competition.”  Please, Barnes & Noble lost $300 million last time trying to compete on printed books with Amazon, despite clear brick & mortar advantages. And I didn’t need the confirmation that Ereader-through-LSI will still be … Continue reading →

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