Why E-Books

Why eBooks?

People are beginning to realize the convenience of shopping on line. You can shop for your next book at Wings ePress from anywhere. You don't have to dress or apply makeup to shop. There is no need to take the car to the bookstore. E-books give you the possibility of reading your book in five minutes. There is no need to wait for the mailman to bring it to you.

E-books are also popular, because they're cheaper than trade paperbacks.

E-books are award winning fiction that you can buy easily and for a great price. .

Wings ePress gives you the option of buying either a convenient e-book, or a trade paperback. Wings can accomodate your thirst for great fiction, no matter which medium you prefer.

For information about e-book readers - click here.

My friend Nora Peterson's e-book FAQ's.

I want to share a fascinating article from a friend about the advantages of ebooks.

12 Advantages to E-Books

by: Diana Laurence

#1: Instant gratification. Have a craving to read the latest Diana Laurence? (LOL) Go to your PC, go to Amazon, and in the time it takes to say, “Borders is five miles away and closed right now,” you can buy it. In minutes you’ll be reading that book without leaving your house.

#2: Cost savings. You save a few dollars on every title you buy. You could purchase 30% more books and still have money left over to buy chocolate!

#3: Environmental consciousness. How many trees died to make that book? Not a one, and almost no energy was consumed to produce it either. And will it end up in a landfill? Nope!

#4: Portability. Imagine having a library of good reading at your fingertips wherever you go: the office, the dentist’s waiting room, your hotel, the bus. You won’t need a backpack, hon.

#5: Legibility. Those of us with aging eyes really benefit here. The best eBook reader software even allows you to adjust font size to what works best for you. Even if you forgot your reading glasses!

#6: Legibility, part two. An ereader is backlit, people! You can read in the darkest corner of your house without a problem. You can read in bed while your husband sleeps!

#7: Ease of use. So you say you “like the feel of a real book”? Do you like what a pain it is to prop it up while lying on your side in bed? And is turning pages really too fun to give up? Picture yourself reading easily with one hand; it’s great while eating. Imagine how nice it is to go to the next page with a nearly imperceptible effort.

#8: Ease of use, part two. Your ebook bookmarks itself, so you’ll never lose your place. Some ereading programs are searchable, so you can easily locate that scene you want to read to a friend.

#9: Privacy. Ever wish you could read a book and not have everyone in the doctor’s office know what it is? For those who like a spicy title now and then, this is definitely a plus.

#10: Longevity. There will be no wear and tear to your ebook, and if you keep a copy in your PC library, you don’t have to worry about losing it either. You can keep it forever and reread it as much as you like.

#11: A bigger reward to your favorite author. Ebook royalties are higher than those for print books due to low production cost and overhead. That author you love will make a little more money, even though you paid less!

#12: Compactness. I’ll grant you, a lot of people take pride in collecting and displaying their hundreds of books. But if you aren’t that crazy about dusting, organizing (and losing track of titles anyway), dealing with a bazillion pounds of book boxes when you move, or having to throw books away because there’s no more room, then ebooks are for you. Just think of yourself by the year 2020, your thousand titles neatly organized and taking up no space at all!

“The Life of e” is a monthly column by Diana Laurence, a romance author who specializes in “erotica with soul.” She is the author of the 2005 Eppie Award Finalist and Amazon bestseller “Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance.” Her new collection “Soulful Sex Volume 2” is available for sale. Learn about these and her other available titles at www.dianalaurence.com. This was originally published on www.ecataromance.com Diana has a variety of articles published at www.ecataromance.com

Some special characteristics that are particular to ebooks......which appeal to you?

	Portable: E-Books are incredibly portable. This is a very easy way to carry a wonderful variety of books with you. Remember the heavy and awkward tote bag of books that you take on vacation? With an e-book reader, you carry your e-book reader with dozens of books.
	Easy to Store: Dozens of novels fit on your hard drive. You can store a library on your computer and on CD's.
	Easy to Hold and Turn Pages: Paperback novels can be difficult to handle. Constantly holding the book open and fighting to turn pages can be a miserable chore for voracious readers. If manipulating a book is a challenge you'd just as soon leave to others, e-books will simplify your reading world. Carpal tunnel sufferers should try e-book readers.
	For those of us who are physically disabled, the computer is an indispensible tool for our lives. Since some are in html format, you can turn pages with a mouse or track ball rather than with your fingers. E-books make it possible and comfortable to read a rainy day away or late into the night.
	Various Format: There are many formats available from most publishers.
	Are you a business person who flies a lot, then you probably take your laptop with you. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an e-book.
	If you eat your lunch in your office cubicle, install an e-book on your company computer, and escape into a good story during your lunch break.
	If you enjoy reading in bed, prop up your pillow, pop out your lap top or e-book reader, and read into the wee hours of the morning.

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Last modified: 07/21/08