Our local Borders has closed, threatening to bring down the neighborhood with it. Publishers are reporting lower sales. Amazon is arguing with Macmillan, everyone is arguing with Google and books that you can read on printed pages between two covers– what are those? A lot seems to be amiss in the world of book publishing and selling since I last posted. I will let other reliable sources sort out the trends and realities for you (www.publishersweekly.com). The sky is not falling but the future of the industry is indeed up in the air. Much like the music industry, a new model will emerge to, hopefully, keep readers reading and continue to generate income for published writers. So, stand by, keep writing well, and again, don’t forget to buy books, in whichever form you wish.
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