I’ve been canvasing friends and acquaintences on-line to find out what they prefer: paper or ebook.  There are a surprising number doing both methods and enjoying them for different reasons.  The ebook readers are great for carrying around lots of material in a very small package.  And many of the books are less expensive than a hardback or paperback book to purchase.  There are also some classics in ebook being offered free, but then, so is the library book.

Personally, I like the feel of a book in my hands. It’s comforting, but not always convenient to carry around everywhere. I can usually stash a paperback in my bag, but a hardback is too big and a little heavy.  I also like the smell of a book, now don’t laugh, touch and smell are very influential senses. 

I understand that people use much the same methodology when chosing an ebook as they do with a regular book.  They look at the cover, the genre, the blurb, reviews, excerpts, author and price.  If you’re writing in a genre (sci-fi, romance, mystery…) you have a built in audience. Womens fiction is a little less recognized and often crosses many genre’s, but not everyone acknowledges it as a genre in itself.  Sometimes it falls into mainstream fiction or literary, depending on the publisher and bookstore shelving and display system.

Whatever your preference there appears to be a book format for everyone, including the sight impared - hooray for audio books. Feisty Family Values was released in hardback in February and in June I put it up on Kindle, so it is now an official ebook.  I’ve sent a copy to the Kansas Talking Book program in the hope that the committee will make it one of the books available. 

If you’re looking for a book that will tickle your emotions as well as your funny bone, you’ll enjoy Feisty Family Values. (Check out the Book Reviews page and see what other’s are saying.)