Pirated Books

Prior to becoming a published author, I like so many others didn't think much about things like Napster. Or even worse things like bootlegs or pirated works. I never joined napster or any similar program. I only just recently, with the gift of an iPOD from a friend, began to use iTunes. I never worried about pirated copies of anything because I'm odd in that I like to have all of my DVDs lined up nicely with cover art, same thing with music and books. And, before you ask...yes, they're alphabetical. I don't like to see heads that don't belong to the actors in my movie or hear laughter/music that is not part of the soundtrack.

Love's Chance was released in February, and yesterday, it was brought to my attention that it's listed on torrent sites (pirated copies). I would list them, but I hate to give them any more publicity, but on one site, Love's Chance had been downloaded 1371 times. Wow. At $3.99 per book, that could pay my mortgage.

I know that the people downloading the items believe that it causes no harm, but it does. As an author, you take a lot of time to create something you hope people will enjoy. And, if they enjoy it you hope they will share it, but not in the way these sites work.

I fully support sharing a love for any creative art with someone else, but pirating is not fair to artists, authors, publishers or sellers. The next time you wonder why the neighborhood bookstore or music store or video stoe closes, think about these sites. If you truly are a lover of the arts, I ask that if you come across any of these sites, you ask that they remove the products they have loaded instead of contributing to or downloading the items that are available.

My Friend Kaye Manro

My friend, Kaye Manro, had an early release for her book Forbidden Love. For anyone who knows anything about Captain Kirk and his kiss with 'The Green Woman' or Uhura, this is the book for you because you understand The Romance of Science Fiction.

Visit her website; read an excerpt, and enjoy!

Appearances for Angela Kay Austin in May

May 27th: Join me as I guest blog at Voices from the Heart. A new voice for you and me from From the Heart Romance Writers.

May 27th: Red Rose Publishing authors will be spending the day at NovelSisterhood. Stop by and join in the fun!

Angela Kay Austin's Romancing the Pen

Angela Kay Austin is announcing the launch of Romancing the Pen!

Love's Chance, my debut novel remained on RRP's Bestseller list for 10 weeks! And, I attribute that success not only to my publisher and editors, but to the fabulous authors I've met along the way. Each allowing me to visit their blogs to talk about my books, and why I love to write.

So, now, I invite you all to visit Romancing the Pen. I've asked these friends to share with my readers their stories and love for and about writing.

I hope you will visit soon and often!

Denyse Bridger visits Angela Kay Austin

Author Denyse Bridger discusses how she's used legend, murder, and romance to develop the plot for her latest work of fiction SHADES OF DEATH.

If you'd like to see how Denyse used years of research to pull together this magnificent read visit Angela Kay Austin's Romancing the Pen @ http://www.angelakayaustin.com/romanc...ing-the-pen/.

If you'd like to read the first chapter of the story, visit Denyse Bridger @ http://www.denysebridger.com/books-ShadesDeath.html.

If you would like to purchase a copy today visit http://solsticepublishing.com/shades-of-death-p-6.html.

Angela Kay Austin's Birthday Bash!

In honor of my birthday, and my book Love's Chance, I am having a celebratlion.




Blurb: To pay back her parents and prevent the loss of their family business, Sinclair Mosley leaves her family and friends behind. Pennsylvania doesn't welcome her with open arms, but Chance O'Malley does. At the risk of losing everything that brought her to Pennsylvania, including her family's restaurant, Sinclair must decide if she's willing to take a chance on love.

To read an excerpt, visit www.AngelaKayAustin.com.

Purchase your copy TODAY at www.RedRosePublishing.com!


Calendar

April 16th: Join me at Toni Lynn Cloutier's Heroines with Hearts.

Join Angela Kay Austin as she discusses her love for writing, and you could win! Magnets, bookmarks, mugs, goody bags, and more! All you have to do is visit Heroines with Hearts on April 16th or Angela Kay Austin.com on April 17th, and wish Angela Kay Austin a Happy Birthday!*

*Supplies are limited, so post early, and you could win! Winners will be randomly selected from posts on both websites until Midnight April 17th, 2010.

Join me and Margaret West

March 20th-25th please stop Margaret West's blog to join me as I discuss with Margaret some of the things that inspire me as a writer, and why I love writing.