tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024288667867836319.post4567902433961512969..comments2023-09-10T04:01:55.539+01:00Comments on Richard Herley: Author rankingsRichard Herleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06862800160590084612noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024288667867836319.post-75481568148948118592012-01-18T21:38:26.736+00:002012-01-18T21:38:26.736+00:00Just finshed 'Penal Colony',which I very m...Just finshed 'Penal Colony',which I very much enjoyed. I think your idea of using it as a loss-leader is bound to bear fruit given the way that Amazon works... When I downloaded the book, I had just read the synopsis and assumed that you were a first -time writer, such is the normal way with free-to-own books.<br />I'm sure I've seen 'No escape' but I'm damned if it bears any resemblance to what I've just read!<br />On to the Refuge, then...Snowdog2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905241203887382275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024288667867836319.post-30793396255987930712012-01-18T21:37:36.197+00:002012-01-18T21:37:36.197+00:00Cazz, thanks for that, and I'm very glad that ...Cazz, thanks for that, and I'm very glad that book is giving you pleasure! The rise of self-publishing makes this the best time to be an author since Gutenberg invented his press, so why not give it a crack? Email me (see the top of the sidebar) if you'd like a few pointers, but I expect you already know where to begin, Smashwords and Amazon being the most important portals for UK-based writers.Richard Herleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862800160590084612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024288667867836319.post-66050037002052795432012-01-18T20:59:25.778+00:002012-01-18T20:59:25.778+00:00I've also just discovered you as a new author ...I've also just discovered you as a new author [to me] and am racing through Penal Colony. What a rattling good read. I may have seen the film, but don't remember, so don't have cinematic images to spoil the book. I think the only author who actually liked the film of their book is Lionel Shriver [We Need To Talk About Kevin]and I do make a point of reading a book before seeing the movie.<br />I retired several years ago and write for pleasure, belonging to several writing groups, some good, others not. It has made me take stock of what I read and authors and how things have changed on the literary and publishing front. I would not like to be earning my living from writing these days.<br />I'm glad to have discovered you and will be downloading more of your work.<br />Best wishes, Carolyn.CAZZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664436681287567850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024288667867836319.post-52560830360945244722012-01-01T13:16:54.870+00:002012-01-01T13:16:54.870+00:00realstrings, thanks for your comments. At the mome...realstrings, thanks for your comments. At the moment I'm working on a new book and have very little time to spare (I tend to spend all the hours I can immersed in the story), but you're right, I need to think about what you say. Meanwhile you can always subscribe to this blog (see sidebar), although, again, when I'm drafting a book I tend to neglect posting updates. If you have a Google account you can also become a "Follower" and updates should appear on your Google page, or whatever it's called. I'll always announce a new book here.<br /><br />As for the PayPal button, that's not necessary. <i>The Penal Colony</i> is offered as a loss leader, and it's doing a good job. In any case that book owes me nothing: I sold the film rights in 1989 and it was made into a movie, albeit a lousy one that has -- apparently -- made a loss :-) It certainly did no good for poor old Ray Liotta's career. Some authors have what they call a "tip jar" on their sites, but I think that's demeaning for everybody. I'd rather people knew up front what the price of their reading was.<br /><br />As for Twitter, I've heard it's a time sink, but I'll check it out!Richard Herleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862800160590084612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024288667867836319.post-39504558646491552462012-01-01T12:39:53.049+00:002012-01-01T12:39:53.049+00:00I am a reader who has just discovered your work! ...I am a reader who has just discovered your work! I am enjoying Penal Colony right now but I will be buying more of your ebooks soon. <br />As I read about your idea, I would welcome more information about your work. Amazon sort of does something similar with emails about things I have shown an interest in. As a reader, pleased to find you, I would welcome following you on Twitter for updates, or even an ipad app which brings me closer to your work/identiy/character. Your website is doing this now, but the way we consume information has evolved remarkably quickly, and a blog is just one way to reach the audience.<br />The digital publishing revolution is leaving us all in turmoil and one result is for the individual to now question the value of intellectual property; I can't be alone in feeling awkward that I have paid nothing for this book. How about a paypal 'contribute' link on your site?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com