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From: Barbara Binns <bab9660_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:29:08 -0800 (PST)
Any difference is most likely pennies either way. If the author does receive a different amount for hardcover, paperback, and/or electronic, it is specified in their contract.  The real difference comes with the Indies, the Independent bookstores and/or Independent authors. For the difference in purchasing an eBook vs a physical book can be large. Â
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On Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:13 PM, Christine Taylor-Butler <kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
Clarification about my post saying I'd downloaded an electronic version of Tim Tingle's book. I did so because I had run out of time to join the discussion and couldn't find it locally
On royalties - to answer Paula's question - It does in some cases but maybe not always. At larger publishers I've learned the author royalties are not always favorable compared to book orders. .Â
But - I did, in saying I bought the electronic version, step on the toes of several brilliant indie bookstore owners inadvertently. So i should say that I bought the electronic version for expediency but backed it up with an order for a hardcover from a local bookstore.
I am committed to keeping hope (and indie bookstores) alive!…………..Christine
On Feb 21, 2014, at 10:02 PM, Paula wrote:
I never thought of that. Does the author receive more for an electronic sale than for the paper edition? I haven't been buying many electronic books, but I'll start doing so if it will make a difference to the authors. Thanks for mentioning it, Christine!
Paula
On Feb 21, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Christine Taylor-Butler <kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
Bravo. I bought a Kindle version (for timing and in the hopes the royalties will be a bit higher for Mr. Tingle)Â
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Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:29:08 -0800 (PST)
Any difference is most likely pennies either way. If the author does receive a different amount for hardcover, paperback, and/or electronic, it is specified in their contract.  The real difference comes with the Indies, the Independent bookstores and/or Independent authors. For the difference in purchasing an eBook vs a physical book can be large. Â
Barbara Binns w/a B. A. Binns 2010 National Readers Choice Award Winner 2012 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2012-13 Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award Nominee Stories of Real Boys Growing Into Real Menwebsite - http://www.babinns.com   facebook.com/allthecolorsoflove Â
On Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:13 PM, Christine Taylor-Butler <kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
Clarification about my post saying I'd downloaded an electronic version of Tim Tingle's book. I did so because I had run out of time to join the discussion and couldn't find it locally
On royalties - to answer Paula's question - It does in some cases but maybe not always. At larger publishers I've learned the author royalties are not always favorable compared to book orders. .Â
But - I did, in saying I bought the electronic version, step on the toes of several brilliant indie bookstore owners inadvertently. So i should say that I bought the electronic version for expediency but backed it up with an order for a hardcover from a local bookstore.
I am committed to keeping hope (and indie bookstores) alive!…………..Christine
On Feb 21, 2014, at 10:02 PM, Paula wrote:
I never thought of that. Does the author receive more for an electronic sale than for the paper edition? I haven't been buying many electronic books, but I'll start doing so if it will make a difference to the authors. Thanks for mentioning it, Christine!
Paula
On Feb 21, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Christine Taylor-Butler <kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
Bravo. I bought a Kindle version (for timing and in the hopes the royalties will be a bit higher for Mr. Tingle)Â
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