Joining the Kindle Wave
It’s official. I’m a Kindle-ista. I received the latest generation of the e-reader for my birthday.
I’m still navigating my way through it. Initially, I was surprised to find the Kindle does not have a touch screen. However, my early impressions are definitely on the positive side.
It’s easy to use and does feel like you’re reading a regular book…only in a much cooler way! While it is strange not to have page numbers, there is a little bar at the bottom that tells me how far along I am in the book.
I also got the saucy apple green leather cover with built-in book light, which works beautifully. I used it on the bus this morning and the entire “page” was nicely illuminated. (Yes, my commute starts so early even the sun hasn’t stirred yet.)
I have to say the ebook prices are a surprise. I’ve just started shopping in the Kindle store but I can’t help wondering why the latest ebooks are about the same price as the paperbacks I usually pick up in the grocery store. It has got to be cheaper to sell books in e form – without all the paper, printing and shipping costs.
But what do I know?
Prices on the older books aren’t bad, though. I just purchased Mary Jo Putney’s Carousel of Hearts in ebook form for just $4!
And a reminder…
Voting continues in the Kensington Brava/RT Writing With the Stars contest. I am one of eight remaining finalists in the national competition. The winner will be published…who knows…maybe in ebook form!
But I can’t get there without lots of support because I am up against some very talented writers. (Hopefully, one day we’ll all be published!)
Click here to check out all of the entries. I hope you will consider voting for my manuscript, Seducing Charlotte, a historical romance set against the backdrop of the dawning Industrial Revolution.
I promise voting is super quick and easy. You can click in, vote and be done in under a minute. No registration is required. Thank you!
