tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post8133379436002724172..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Introducing…Kindle Matchbook.L.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-3170835459317917722013-09-15T13:38:47.001-07:002013-09-15T13:38:47.001-07:00thanks for posting. I just signed up my four books...thanks for posting. I just signed up my four books--soon to be five if my diving expert can ever get off the fence (sigh) and send me his comments. <br /><br />I agree with Mary, Amazon has been, and continues to be, a leader in publishing. They certainly made me very happy. RP Dahlkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927557194638562196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-2594993142174646782013-09-07T14:14:08.117-07:002013-09-07T14:14:08.117-07:00This would seem to be a positive step for everyone...This would seem to be a positive step for everyone involved, with potential for even more ideas re: bundling, sequels, etc., etc. Once again, Amazon leading the pack.Mary Vensel Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553185765882617010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-82568637330317333082013-09-04T20:35:12.721-07:002013-09-04T20:35:12.721-07:00Jodi, I have a book at $3.99 also and enrolled and...Jodi, I have a book at $3.99 also and enrolled and did have the $1.99 option (it is less than 50% of paper price). However, I chose $.99 just to make a no-brainer decision. it's an interesting concept. Next step, bundling different books!Terry Ambrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859532145979982213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-88427859279856356092013-09-04T11:12:43.291-07:002013-09-04T11:12:43.291-07:00I think it may still work out in the long run, Jod...I think it may still work out in the long run, Jodie. More exposure means more word of mouth--the kind of advertising money can't buy--and this will, in time, likely pay off on the other end.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-64507228905233467642013-09-04T11:08:57.937-07:002013-09-04T11:08:57.937-07:00I think that's a great move, Peg. It's an ...I think that's a great move, Peg. It's an excellent way to grow your audience and increase loyalty--not just from your readers to you but both ways.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-79658739870198248142013-09-04T11:05:06.256-07:002013-09-04T11:05:06.256-07:00Agreed. It's how Amazon became the worlds bigg...Agreed. It's how Amazon became the worlds biggest bookseller, and why more than likely, they will do the same in the retail industry.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-60077049956574905422013-09-04T08:51:58.502-07:002013-09-04T08:51:58.502-07:00I got a notice about this yesterday and immediatel...I got a notice about this yesterday and immediately enrolled both my books in it. Unfortunately, I guess because the normal e-book price is $3.99, the only option they gave me was $0.99 (or free). I would have preferred $1.99. But I didn't realize that, as you say, "while they normally wouldn’t get the usual 70% cut for books priced at $1.99 and lower, in this case, if the price is lowered through Matchbook, they still will." That's great!<br /><br />I'm excited about this, and as you've mentioned, Drew, it will benefit both readers and writers. Another innovative idea by Amazon! Yay!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-3152838643531232912013-09-04T08:27:29.752-07:002013-09-04T08:27:29.752-07:00Bundling has been tried over the years by publishe...Bundling has been tried over the years by publishers and it didn't catch on. However, with the Zon on the job, it's likely to be a hit. I've already enrolled both of my books and intend to do the same with THE SACRIFICE when it's released next month.<br /><br />Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-39189069837320111672013-09-04T06:31:40.477-07:002013-09-04T06:31:40.477-07:00Giving the customer what they want is good busines...Giving the customer what they want is good business, and I suspect I'll benefit both as a writer and reader. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com