BookCrossing Good for Authors

In 2004 Author, and BookCrosser, Kathryn Lively, wrote an article:

During my time BookCrossing, I have followed a number of threads in the forums about authors who disparage the concept of "freeing" books, claiming that potential revenue is lost if people don't buy the books outright. Since my books are not published by any Giant New York Publishing Houses, I am happy for even the slightest notice, even from a BookCrosser who happens to find my book in a coffee shop or a bus terminal. If the person rescues and reads the book, there's the possibility he/she will recommend it to others, etc. I believe the authors who disparage BookCrossing.com are missing the point of the site's concept - to promote literacy, and in turn promote authors. As a BookCrossing.com member, I have been introduced to a number of authors I had not before read, and I have since bought other titles by them. I am sure I am not the only BookCrosser doing this.

To any authors who may read this, do not look upon BookCrossing.com as theft, but as something with the potential to bear fruit for your careers....

Read: BOOKCROSSING A BOON, NOT BANE, FOR AUTHORS - Authors need not fear the karma of free books.

MY BOOKSHELF.

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