Smashwords and DRM
Reader Miguel Guhlin has some nice things to say about my books here, along with some entirely accurate criticisms of DRM.
I should mention that, whenever possible, I upload my books without DRM. So if you buy one of my books off Amazon, you can always download it, convert it through the free Calibre program into an EPUB file, and then load it onto a Nook or Kobo reader or whatever your device of choice.
But if that sounds like too much work, you could always get it off Smashwords in all formats at once. š
-JM
I am on the fence about DRM, it has its pros and cons. I haven’t found an issue with any of the books in my library, and its fairly extensive. I own a Kobo, but have gotten books from Smashwords, Amazon and Project Gutenberg – so occasionally I do need Calibre to convert them to epub. I have no issue paying for a book, since the author has invested a good chunk of his/her time in writing it.
My biggest issue with whole ebook industry is the price gouging by the big publishers
I agree – $14.99 is far too much for an ebook.
Especially if its only a buck or two cheaper than the paperback version.