Give it Away for Reglue

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000

I wanted to make this like the StoryBundle, and include a bunch of indie authors in on the giveaway. Alas, timing was off, and so I'm on my own. But no worries, I'm still doing a giveaway.

The details:

June 3 to 7: The Time Weaver is free on Amazon.
June 10 to 14: Legacy is free on Amazon.

What do I want from you?

Download it.

Get your free copy, and then spread the word.

Just do me a favor, and take the $3 you would have spent on it, and give it to Reglue instead. You don't have to, but I would much rather Reglue have the money than me.

Update: for your convenience, the Reglue donation page is HERE.

See, normally I would donate $0.50 from every eBook sold to Reglue, to help them out. But this time, I don't want Amazon to get a cut. I don't want a cut. For two weeks, I want you all to donate $3 to Reglue, and then get my books for free.

If you're new to my site, or unfamiliar with Reglue, I'll tell you a bit about them. Reglue (formerly The Helios Project) refurbishes old PCs and gives them away to underprivileged children and families. These aren't just any PCs. These are Linux-based machines, powered entirely by free and open source software. These guys aren't just committed to bringing computers to those who can't afford them. They want to do it in the safest, most secure, and least expensive way possible. The children of the future are being given Linux PCs and taught to use them. If that weren't enough, they also run several community programs that teach people basic computer skills and help them get a foothold into skills and possibly even jobs that they wouldn't otherwise have.

Like most non-profit organizations, they are under-funded, and stretch every penny to its limit. A donation to these wonderful people will make a real difference. So go on, grab a freebie, and donate to Reglue. Make sure they have the funding they need to keep doing the great things they do.

And of course, once you do, you'll have my most sincere gratitude. Thank you.

Giving Back

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A while back, the FOSS community came out and did me a favor. A had no idea that when I posted the call for action to raise money for Ken Starks, that the community would respond in such a big way. In the end, we raised over $51,000 for a great man, and made his life in dealing with cancer much, much easier. It proved to me the power of the Linux community.

I wanted to give back, and so I delivered a digital copy of my debut novel, The Time Weaver, to each and every person who donated to that campaign. I don't think that's nearly enough.

To be honest, I feel like my ledger is in the red to the FOSS community. I've taken a lot; by asking for money, by using the awesome software that the community produces, by asking the community to help me promote my book on more than one occasion.

I'm hoping that the giveaway I have going on right now brings that ledger a little closer to black, though in truth I'll always feel like I owe the community a little.

Today (Dec 23, 2012), tomorrow, and Xmas day, The Time Weaver eBook will be free for the taking on Amazon, worldwide. And hey, if you don't like Amazon (and I know a great many of you don't), just fire me a message, and I'll send you a digital copy in a format of your choice. Consider this a Xmas gift from me to you.

The FOSS community gives away software all the time, and a great deal of it requires a great deal of time and effort to put together. I've never had a problem taking and using their software, and enjoying the fruits of their labor, and thus I no longer have any trepidations about giving away my book.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to the entire FOSS community, for everything you do. Don't ever stop. :)

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