Re: [mh] Looking for Neil's book?

[Robin E. <ro...@ji...>]

Neil,
I wouldn't be embarrassed, a job well done deserves praise.

robin

Neil Cherry wrote:
> Joel Davidson wrote:
>> On Sun, 8 Oct 2006, it would appear that Neil Cherry wrote:
>>
>>> Joel Davidson wrote:
>>>> In case anyone is looking for a source, Neil's book "Linux Smart Homes
>>>> for Dummies" is available at http://www.nerdbooks.com for $14.74.  Looks
>>>> like $5 for shipping via DHL ground.
>>> In case anyone is worried that I'll loose money by this lower price,
>>> I won't. I don't start to see royalties until 20K books are sold.
>>> I'm told that if a technical book sells that many books it's a best
>>> seller.
>>    Are the royalties built in to the wholesale price, so that you'd see
>>    the same amount no matter what the book retailed for?
> 
> After it sells 20K I get a percentage based on the price the book
> is sold at. But like I said it will be a while. I was paid, up
> front to write the book. Most people write books for ego or for
> love of the subject. My purpose wasn't ego, I actually find it
> a bit embarrassing when I'm introduced as an author. But start
> talking about home automation and I'll use the book as reference.
>