Since getting Swords of the Six and Dragon Offspring published, I have been moving toward a wider availability that will reach as many readers as possible. Currently you can purchase the books exclusively through Amazon.com in either Kindle or paperback format. That’s about to expand.
In recognizing the need for a wider worldwide distribution for my novels, I am going to release the ebooks first to Apple Books, and to Kobo. Apple Books is the second largest retailer of e-books in the United States. And kobo is the largest overseas, particularly in Europe, according to my research. I know that I have many international readers from my days with AMG Publishers, and I want to make the books available to them again as well.
In addition to this, I am going to set distribution through Ingram. This is how my first novel was set up when it was published back in 2009. It will again be available for all booksellers, online retailers, and also libraries. For you this means that if you prefer to purchase at Barnes and Noble Booksellers or another retailer (one of my personal favorites is 2nd & Charles) you will soon be able to do so.
The only downside to this, and it is a small one in my opinion, is that the books will no longer be available on the Kindle unlimited program. But that program is limiting (pun intended) because it does not allow me to reach all of the readers on other ebook formats. Amazon requires exclusivity in order to use that program.
I’d love to get feedback from you! Where do you buy your fantasy novels, and what is your preferred format?
Have you given any thought to creating audio versions of your work? With the increase in people wanting audio books, I think that would be a great avenue to take.
Hey Terrance,
Yes, audiobooks are the fastest growing market, but audiobook production is an expensive proposition. The audiobook narration for Swords of the Six has started but it’s a slow process. You will see more announced for the audio versions later this year.