Desperate science fiction author offers cash for readers
Writer who failed to clinch publishing deal puts up $3,000 prize pot for answering questions about novel
The cut-throat world of publishing has forced a science fiction writer to take the drastic step of offering people a cash incentive to read his novel.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 21 May, 2010
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