Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
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Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
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Wendy Palmer · @wendypalmer
961 followers · 4097 posts · Server mastodon.au

I write indie fantasy fiction with romantic subplots and happy endings. Mostly enjoyable fluff, occasional serious vibes, never epic or grim. To date, my books are:

Fair Haven: in Stronghold Fair Haven, Hazel’s job is to protect the Mancer, a highly-prized magical engineer. When a runaway Mancer requests sanctuary, bringing the threat of invasion in zheir wake, Hazel’s comfortable life is disrupted in more ways than one (m/nb and m/m romances) (Coming November)

The Uses of Illicit Art: Artisans have narrow magical powers in this pseudo-Victorian world, and Kit’s underwhelming Art is unlocking any door. Criminal gangs find it useful, though, so he’s hiding out to avoid them. Then bounty hunter Alexander Locke comes for him. Don’t worry. Kit’s very good at locks 😉 (m/m romance)

Domain Trilogy: Rana’s adventures in a land governed by Grimm begin when the fairytale prince fails to show up to rescue the princess and Rana decides to just do it herself. She hasn’t reckoned with the charms of one wicked wizard. But sometimes fairy tales are just plain horrible and you have to work very hard for your happy ending (f/m romance)

Mosaic Virus Duology: a virus transforms women into creatures known as Mosaics, mindless, eerily beautiful…and collectible. Simon collects Mosaics for his king, but his latest catch is not so easily collected. She hasn’t yet lost her mind, and she has plans for Simon (f/m and m/m romances)

You can read more about each book and find purchase links on my website, including for Kobo Plus and Scribd subscribers.

wendypalmer.au/

#bookloversday #author #writing #introduction #fantasyfiction #romance #koboplus #scribd #indie #ebooks #bookstodon #mmromance #lgbtqromance

Last updated 1 year ago

If an subscription service sounds like it might be for you, please consider supporting one that isn't owned by , that exploits its dominant position to force authors into exclusivity deals preventing their work from being available elsewhere. There are alternatives to , including (but not limited to) . @bookstodon

Try it for a month (scribd.com)

#ebook #amazon #kindleunlimited #scribd #free #booktoot #bookstodon #readers #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity

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Garry Keenor · @25kV
742 followers · 2424 posts · Server mas.to

So I spotted a infringement at the weekend (someone uploaded my e-book to w/o permission) so I reported it and they... took it down within 48 hours without argument?

Is this a world first?

#scribd #copyright

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Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
16 followers · 73 posts · Server masto.es
Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
15 followers · 72 posts · Server masto.es
MörtelMönch · @newdefined
333 followers · 7530 posts · Server troet.cafe

Meine Frau meinte gestern abend, ich solle doch ein Abo bei abschließen, das könnte sich für mich lohnen.
Da ist aber zuviel Englischsprachiges. Jetzt bin ich über gestolpert, die bieten auch ebookreader mit an, und der ebookreader könnte auch hörspiele abspielen. Das gefällt mir gefühlt besser.
Erfahrungen irgendwer?

#Legimi #scribd

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Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
15 followers · 71 posts · Server masto.es
Wortspielfettgesicht (C) · @wortspielfettgesicht
1305 followers · 688 posts · Server nrw.social
Ana · @brazilianmelody
26 followers · 61 posts · Server disabled.social

How do feel about ? Are you in fact paid fairly? Or is it just a book version of Spotify where you get like a fourth of a penny when a book is read? I love Scribd but I want to be fair to .

#authors #scribd #writers #bookstodon

Last updated 1 year ago

Dave Mackey · @davidshq
909 followers · 1569 posts · Server hachyderm.io

Now I could understand if I'd been reading a ton of books - but I hadn't! And was strangely showing several books I hadn't completed (not even close) as being finished.

Some Googling revealed this isn't new behavior on their part: bookaholicdreamer.wordpress.co

Anyone else experienced this? Am I crazy for thinking this is ridiculous behavior?

#scribd

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Dave Mackey · @davidshq
909 followers · 1567 posts · Server hachyderm.io

So, umm, isn't really unlimited ...or even anywhere in the ballpark. Read on for the really shady story.

I recently finished a trial with which I loved - but it was a few bucks more a month than and doing some searches I saw Scribd had many of the same books, so I figured I'd give Scribd another try (it'd been a few years and they were offering me another 30 day free trial).

Everything seemed good at first, I was merrily adding books to my saved list and

1 of ?

#scribd #books #perlego

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Dave Mackey · @davidshq
906 followers · 1554 posts · Server hachyderm.io

I have long thought that must intentionally provide a subpar experience because it helps keep costs low (folks end up watching with low royalties instead of big blockbusters). I now feel this is also the case for . There are so many good but they are extremely difficult to find among all the detritus.

Other companies I imagine do this but few so heavy handed as these two. Ohh, another one is Prime Video. Or am I just making things up?

#netflix #discovery #films #scribd #books #amazon

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Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
12 followers · 60 posts · Server masto.es
Dave Mackey · @davidshq
906 followers · 1535 posts · Server hachyderm.io

has anyone used ? It's an alternative to and for .

They only offer a 7 day trial but I was impressed by the quality and quantity of It's a tad on the expensive side comparatively ($18/mo.) but it includes a huge number of academic/professional books.

I'm on a 30 day trial of Scribd now (I've used it in the past, but it's been a few years) and am not nearly as impressed.

#perlego #scribd #amazonkindleunlimited #ebooks #books

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· @CindySue
456 followers · 1381 posts · Server bookstodon.com

I REALLY dislike how Scribd has such a small limit on how many books you can read in a month. I just got my whole list of books I am interested in back on the 17th. Now half the books, including one I was actively reading are sidelined until June 17th. I just wish I could spend more and get a bigger limit. I would pay double the price for this and I am sure there are others in the same predicament.

@bookstodon

#books #scribd #ebooks #read

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Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
10 followers · 49 posts · Server masto.es
Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
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Manuel Barrero · @manolovzla
8 followers · 26 posts · Server masto.es