So the thing to do is to buy direct from you, Ann, which I would do if I didn't have all your books already. But everyone else take note.

Can we still order John Whitworth's latest from the author and get an earlier volume thrown in?

Interesting discussion.
Some time ago I was searching for a copy of my first book, 'Words to Say' and found a reseller who had an ex-library copy at a reasonable price; so I bought it.
The reseller noticed my name and was delighted when I confirmed it was a J R Hartley moment (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._Hartley)

I was less fortunate, David, when I found a pristine copy of my book in a charity shop (:eek:), costing less than I can buy it from lulu. I purchased it and scurried from the shop.

Wounded pride, and no J R Hartley moment for me, alas!

Jayne

Amazon be damned -- I buy most of my books second-hand from alibris.com. And whenever I can get a copy of "The Muse Strikes Back" for 99 cents (usually from Better World Books), I buy it and give it away.

More on Amazon's libido dominandi.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/te..._r=1&ref=books

You can order my book directly from me, Bill, and get and earlier volume (Lovely Day for a Wedding) thrown in gratis. What is more I will sign them both. Can't say better than that, squire.

The feds made the movie studios sell off their theaters back in the 50s. To let Amazon control much of the market and also publish books to sell in that market is the kiss of death for trade publishing. Instead of breaking up Amazon the feds side with them against Apple and the big six--now the not-so-big five--for trying to break Amazon's strangle-hold on eBooks. Go figure.

Great, John. Thanks for your reply. A square deal indeed. Worth their weight in gold, no doubt, but will you take a personal check in dollars? Do you prefer a U.S. Postal Service Money order? What amount and sent to what address? Best, Bill

Not sure what you're talking about, Bill, but by all means send money. Send me a pm and I'll tell you where to mail it.