The Ultimate Reward

So I was thinking, which I tend to do from time to time, and I decided to add to my previous post about why I give away free books, instead of trying to sell them.  As I mentioned, right now it's all about building that growing fan base, about spreading the word and making friends... but in reality I am getting paid for my free books.  Not by Smashwords or Amazon.  Not by the readers who download the book.  I'm getting paid in reviews!

That's right, reviews are, in my honest opinion, the writer's greatest reward!  They surpass any form of cash payment or deposit.  They mean more than paper and coins.  They are priceless, unique and a true test of your worth as a writer, in any form!  I write this post as I have just received my second review on "December Dead", you can read it HERE.  I get really excited when readers review my books.  It means they had a reason to say something about it.  It means it had some sort of impact.  It means something... right?

So my final word on this is that if you are a reader enjoying Indie books, free or not, please do the author the extreme honor of posting an honest review!  You will make a poor penman happy, and it may just inspire him to write some more!

Love to all!

Wayne.

The Apocalypse Panel Q2 - What draws me to write apocalyptic stories?

So the Apocalypse Panel has taken off rather well - kudo's to Randy for the initiative, I'm sure it will continue to spark a lot of interesting debate and scenario building ideas!  If you're unfamiliar with the whole concept, check it out at THIS LINK.

Basically, I am part of a group of 6 other authors who debate a monthly question, posed by Randy on his website.  Each author answers the question how they see fit, and then Randy posts links back to each of our responses!  It's quite clever.  :)

This month's question is:  What draws you to write apocalyptic stories?

That's an interesting and very open-ended question.  I guess, for me personally, it's all about