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So.....

So, I created an ebook, a sampler of the NFH books for readers that haven’t read it and are not sure if they want to spend their hard earned money on something that they might not look. I published it through Smashwords to get distributed through Amazon for free, but Amazon decided to slap a price tag on it of 99 cents, which is their right. 

I don’t agree with this and don’t think its right to ask people to pay for a collection of samples that they can get online for free. I have asked that it be taken down. I will keep it up at Smashwords.com because they are able to keep it there for free. 

That is pretty much it for right now, except I am working on the NFH books right now 🙂 Pytes, Cursed Heart, EMS, etc. are on my list as well. 

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11 Responses to So…..

  1. Sandra March 1, 2017 at 10:07 am

    That’s very thoughtful of you

    Reply
  2. Clare March 1, 2017 at 10:07 am

    At least your tried. Amazon as a company will always try and make money some way. But good on you for trying. This is why you are my favorite author.

    Reply
  3. Kathy March 1, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Shame on Amazon!! I’m going to Smashwords!

    Reply
  4. Kelly March 1, 2017 at 10:18 am

    I was addicted to NFH within the first few pages of my first one so can’t imagine anyone not enjoying them. I love a book you can just relax with…..Gets some giggles and laughs with and down right swoon worthy guys and gals. Their relationships are how it should be ….Not always perfect but in the end …..Totally encased in love….Lust and humor.

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  5. R.L. Mathewson March 1, 2017 at 10:44 am

    It’s okay, Kathy 🙂 I’m not mad with them. I understand that they need to make money to operate. There’s no hard feelings 🙂

    Smashwords.com is just better set up to handle this kind of thing so I’ll post a link to it from this page. I just don’t feel comfortable asking people to pay for something that was meant to be free and give readers a glimpse.

    R.L

    Reply
  6. Jennie March 1, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    You rock. I’ve always offered to lend the first book of a series to friends through the kindle app so they can see if they like it. If they do, they usually but the rest of the series, and the first book, themselves. I like the sampler idea.

    Reply
  7. Kirsten McTeare March 1, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks RL I can honestly say NFH is one of my fav series and encourage everyone to read them. Even got my mum to read them and she’s 69 and loves them. Once someone starts they won’t be able to stop. Love your work

    Reply
  8. Sandy Ambrose March 1, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Are we going to get Fire and Brimstone on audio?

    Reply
    • R.L. Mathewson March 1, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      They’re working on getting it going now, Sandy. I have no idea how long it’s going to take. I’m sorry.

      Reply
  9. Martina Bacay March 3, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again:
    You. Are. Simply. The. Best.

    Reply
  10. Shin March 10, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    Wow. Thank you. That is really thoughtful. I was about to buy in Amazon thinking *this is for RL* ~ good thing I checked your blog first. Really love your books (esp Perfection) and thank you for being so inspiring, I hope someday I can be like you.

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  • Welcome!
    • Welcome Letter
    • Media Kit
    • Upcoming Events
    • Follow Me
  • Books
    • Upcoming R.L. Mathewson Novels
    • All Books
    • Neighbor From Hell Series
    • The Neighbor from Hell Chronicles
    • Pyte/Sentinel Series
    • Anger Management
    • Standalones
    • Honeymoon from Hell
    • EMS Series
    • Hollywood Heart Series
    • Cursed Hearts Series
    • The Tempus Trilogy
    • Fire & Brimstone Series
    • The Loser’s Club
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