Isadora Montrose
"Writing paranormal romance is a truly rewarding career. But I can't keep pumping out books for my fans, if I can't pay the rent. There are now so many free books that readers feel overwhelmed by choice, and the lurking suspicion that if the free stuff was any good it would have a price tag."
S.H. Pratt
"Nothing worth having comes easily or for free. I put a lot into my books so that readers can get a lot out of them."
Debbie Manber Kupfer
"There are a gazillion free books out there and I know I have a ton on my tablet, but I also know that I am far more likely to read the ones I pay for than the ones I pick up for free. I do fairly frequently put my books on sale, but usually not free because I want readers, not numbers!"
Shakyra Dunn
"I feel that authors work strenuously to create something of meaning. If we are to write and bleed for it, why give it away with nothing in return to show for it?"
Cris Pasqueralle
"I don't believe in giving away my books because I feel that stories add to peoples lives by offering entertainment and an escape from everyday life and, as such, have value that is worth paying for. It is also a way for a reader to show an author appreciation for their efforts."
Bailey Ziehmer
"I don't give my books away for free because, just like other authors, I need the money to continue to follow my dream in the writing world."
Cristina Grau
"The book I am finishing now, took a year to write. I won’t give a year of my life for free."
So much of my time, effort and stamina go into writing a book and part of me too. I value myself; I value my work and why should I be worth nothing?