How to Hack BookFunnel Promos for Maximum Reading Gain
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: Last week, I talked about author email lists, free books, and how to handle them […]
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Getting Free Books – Some Controversial Thoughts
Free books are everywhere. You can find them on every major retail platform, on author websites, in BookFunnel and StoryOrigin giveaways, at signings, in newsletters, and beyond. Readers can easily fill their e-readers with thousands of books without spending a dime. I know this because I’ve done it myself.
But here’s where things get interesting: Readers are increasingly frustrated when an author asks them to sign up for an email list in exchange for a free book. I’ve heard readers say they feel like they “should” be able to get the book with no strings attached. That signing up is a hassle. That they don’t want “more emails.”
Let’s unpack that a little.
The Return of the Sail—On Earth and Among the Stars
Out in the deep, where the stars burn cold and distant, and many years from now, old space dogs who miss the silence and loneliness of deep space race their solar yachts, harnessing the silent power of starlight to propel them through the void. No combustion, no fuel—just the delicate physics of light pressure on vast, shimmering sails. It’s a vision of the future, one where humanity reaches beyond, moving not with brute force, but with elegance and efficiency.
Why Every Sci-Fi Fan Should Try Stargazing (and the Apps That Make It Easy)
From SRP author Cameron Cooper: There’s nothing like staring up at a clear night sky to remind you just how
89 Seconds to Midnight: How Close Are We to the End?
The Doomsday Clock just moved forward again. We’re now at 89 seconds to midnight—the closest humanity has ever been to self-inflicted oblivion.
Amazing Stories: Join the Mission to Bring It Back—One Fan at a Time
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: As I’ve mentioned before, Amazing Stories is in the middle of an effort to revive
Where’s the Muse? Probably Hiding Under the Laundry Pile
C.S. Lewis, who wrote the Narnia books that start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (complete with Oxford Comma!), is also a science fiction author known among true aficionados of the genre.
Yeah, that’s me. I’ve actually read all his SF, too. Go ahead. Say it. I’m a geek.
The Galilean Moons
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: It’s such an evocative name. I’m a huge West Wing fan — I’ve seen all
Fictional Dinner Guests: My Dream Line-Up
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: Imagine this: a long, candlelit table in a quiet, cozy room. Five fascinating fictional characters
TANSTAAFL, Time Travel, and the Price of Progress
From SRP author Cameron Cooper: Welcome to the first post of 2025! January always seems to bring a heightened awareness