Every once in a while — which is to say very, very rarely — I get an automatic deposit to my bank account from Amazon. Someone, somewhere bought my book. So imagine my excitement when I got a notice from my bank that a direct deposit had been made to my account. Yes, it happened again. Someone bought my book. Someone in Japan.
Japan?
Today, I got the official notification. Are you ready?
| Hi, MARILYN, money was deposited into your account |
| Amount: $0.13 Your Account On: June 29, 2022 From:AMAZON MEDIA EU PAYMENT |
I’m not sure where to spend all the money, but I’m sure I’ll think of something!
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 
Smiling…. and reading the comments, smiling again!
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Every time I get a royalty deposit (they have occationally actually been a few dollars!) I remember why I didnt bother to write another book. If it isn’t going to make at least a modest amount money, it’s not worth a year of work.
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Use some restraint, my friend, and don’t splurge all in one place…
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I’m putting into a high yield saving account. By the time the world ends, it’ll be a lot more.
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Woo hoo!
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It makes me glad I worked so hard.
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😂
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You go girl!!! Have you thought about what you’re going to use it for yet? Take your time … don’t blow it all on frivolous things … 😉 Seriously, though, congratulations. You have earned 13 cents more than I ever have from my writing!
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Everyone thinks writers make a lot of money from selling books. If ONLY it were true. Unless Hollywood comes knocking. Then you really CAN make money.
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‘Tis why they say you should write what you love, rather than what you think will sell. Writing must be a love, a passion, not merely a paycheck.
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If you’re doing for the big paycheck, you will be deeply disappointed. Just so you know, this is actually LARGER royalty than ore writers get because it’s an indie book. Writers with contracts make even less.
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Such a huge sum. Go on a shopping spree. 😂
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I think I’m going to get a whole new wardrobe! 13 garments at 1 cent each 😀
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Haha! Gray idea.
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You are rich. Muwahaha
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I knew it would pay off! See? All you have to do is wait 10 or 15 years …
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go crazy!
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This is the kind of thing that helps you feel good about all those hours you put into your writing.
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