...to discover that my work is being pirated online.
Earlier this year, I noticed one of my pen names come up on a routine online search. The link led to the "erotic fiction" section of a (fairly) well known file-sharing site. Apparently, people have been trading PDFs of my short story collections since (at least) May 2020. These included most of my anthologies and related artwork.
I guess some people might have been furious to see their work being distributed without permission, but I was somewhat amused (and rather pleased) to know that somebody considered my humble efforts worth salvaging.
Which is why I've released all of my TG-themed media into the public domain. I've already started uploading material both here and over at Archive.org; I'll follow up with posts to Fictionmania and TGFA. Who knows, maybe I can leave behind some kind of legacy. It's nice to think that my stories might still be in circulation long after I've reached the Clearing at the End of the Trail (to quote one of my favorite authors).
Comments
As long as it's credited to you
I'd say, if they aren't making money on it and you are credited as the author, then great. Every author wants their audience to be as large as possible. If that means someone else is distributing it that's OK.
Hugs
Patricia
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