Free Books
by Zia ~ May 31st, 2005. Filed under: Books, Exigencies.I got a very nice e-mail complimenting the blog–and then asking whether I would mention a book from a small literary printing press with no marketing budget.
I thought this was strange.
I’m sure it’s a great novel. (Aren’t they all?) But I am, like, 30 books behind on the reviewing cycle. And I really, really want to give a plug to a fellow writer who’s actually finished the damn thing. BUT.
Is it just me or is it really presumptuous to e-mail a stranger and ask her to mention your newly-released book? What about directing the aforementioned stranger to the library to get a copy of the book (blithely noting that if they don’t have it, they can order it for you)?
Yep. Pain in the derriere. Not going to do it.
On the other hand, if you want to send me your book, let’s talk.