tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post4371640940990184720..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Give me Books! (unless they're paper)DIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-15496206452125283412011-05-29T07:50:46.421-07:002011-05-29T07:50:46.421-07:00First Disclosure - I'm an indie author, so I a...First Disclosure - I'm an indie author, so I admit to a convoy of Brinks' trucks full of bias here!<br /><br />I couldn't agree with you more about the e-revolution. I've read so much amazing work by indies. And haven't we all seen the Indie ET Syndrome? When ET came out, there was little to no advance publicity. People found it and loved it and championed it. There are a few lucky indies who've been found and championed - and then picked up by the Big 6. <br /><br />I have a house full of paper books but, like you, I haven't bought one since I got my e-reader. I love them still and wish them well and will surely pick up another one, now and then. <br /><br />But my e-reader bought my literary freedome. And on Memorial Day Weekend, while we're remembering the troops who sacrificed so much for all of us - one of the freedoms I'm most grateful for is freedome from the tyranny of the publishing royals!Mary Anne Grahamhttp://www.quackingalone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-9134364796827689382011-05-27T20:48:01.153-07:002011-05-27T20:48:01.153-07:00I used to pack 6-10 paperbacks when I went on vaca...I used to pack 6-10 paperbacks when I went on vacation, and they were so heavy! I actually haven't gone anywhere since I bought the kindle, but I know it's going to be so much easier. Not that I'll have more space. These days I pack twice as much luggage with diapers and baby toys, and I'm lucky if I get five minutes to myself, let alone enough time to read a single book. Ah well!Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976497239726167676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-67224503117780999462011-05-27T20:28:05.735-07:002011-05-27T20:28:05.735-07:00I am SO with you on the ebook thing. So convenien...I am SO with you on the ebook thing. So convenient, and the last couple years when I have been traveling, it is so nice not to have an extra 15 pounds in the suitcase taking along all the books I want to read.Dr Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116344761479545032noreply@blogger.com