It’s here! The electronic version of Dust is now available—only $6.99!
Choose from two available formats:
– e-book (DRM-Free PDF for devices such as iPhones, Mac, PC, and any Adobe PDF reader)
– Kindle by Amazon
I know what you’re thinking. Then again, maybe I don’t. After all, if I did actually know what you were thinking, I would be some kind of psychic, now wouldn’t I? I mean, you could be sitting there thinking about sex, or murdering you husband, or your next trip to a café in Vienna. In which case I should either call the police, or get your phone number and a flight reservation. Heck, for all I know, you clicked on this page by accident. Now I have to wonder why I’m carrying on a conversation with myself.
No, I’m not.
You totally are.
Really?
Yup.
But…
Forget it. Just get on with what you were going to say.
Well, maybe, just maybe, they were wondering why the price is so much less than the printed versions.
Likely, but that can’t be assumed.
Whatever. I’m going to tell them anyway.
Electronic media has very little cost overhead. There is no printing involved and there are no shipping charges. That means I can pass the savings on to you. Better yet, there are no Digital Rights Management locks on the files. You can copy, print, and pass the file along as many times as you wish.
Isn’t that a security risk?
Absolutely. My guess is, those who want to steal from me are going to do so no matter what security controls are used. If that’s your intention folks, make sure you share it with various publishers and Hollywood types. If you’re successful and I get some wild distribution and/or movie deal from your shenanigans, I promise you won’t have to stay three years in a crammed cell with some 300lb bull named Lewis.
Somehow, the thought of Lewis won’t dissuade some…er…extraordinary people.
C’est la vie. It happens. The low price should make it much easier for those on the fence to stay honest, hopefully.
So folks, the internal debate on offering Dust electronically is over. While I believe this industry is headed for turbulent seas much the same way the music industry has, I prefer catching waves as they pass instead of contemplative remorse. Progress!
~T
