A couple of follow-ups re: giving away Transcendence.

[mckitterick]

I can't believe I didn't mention this in my original post: My publisher found the artist (Greg Martin) who provided the gorgeous art for the cover by seeing his work online - where, essentially, he gives it away via some lovely art galleries, much as I'm doing with the book. Because he lets the world share his art, he made a sale. Yet more evidence to support the hypothesis that giving away creative work can increase sales!

Oh, and if anyone doubts the honesty or integrity of human beings, consider this: Since I posted my book for free download (with Creative Commons license), I've received a number of donations via PayPal - including one for the full, hardcover price! I'm deeply touched and pleased to see that people really are honest and want to support artists - enough of them, anyway, to counter the ill-will of a few pirates. Thank you so much.

Chris

Comments

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

This is one of the happiest things to happen to me in a while. Talk about squeezing blood out of lemons or getting lemonade out of a stone or something ;-)

[roya-spirit.livejournal.com]

OMG, Lutefisk!

I'm so happy for you. Totally fab.

and I have to catch up with you so I can get BUY a signed copy since I didn't make the launch event :)

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

:-D

Actually, you can get it cheapest directly from the publisher!

[roya-spirit.livejournal.com]

But I'd rather buy it locally, so I'm going to call the Raven and see if they have it :)

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

If not, tell 'em to order a few copies! Several people today mentioned wanting to buy it there....

[(Anonymous)]

YES!