Joshua "the Crypt" Keep(er)

jekeep.bsky.social

17 October 2026 17:06

But even that is just an estimation. Because the stores are opaque on what they charge, thanks to the purposefully baffling credit systems they use.

Joshua "the Crypt" Keep(er)

jekeep.bsky.social

17 October 2026 17:06

Yeah we've committed ourselves to doing our mainline Alexis Abbott novels in audio, with union voice work. And we're looking at years to hit break even.

Joshua "the Crypt" Keep(er)

jekeep.bsky.social

17 October 2026 13:06

If you wonder why there is such a big push from the stores for audiobooks, it's because the royalties absolutely SUCK. Even though @jmkeep.bsky.social and I take on all the costs ourselves, and cut out the middlemen as much as possible, we still get basically nothing for them. The stores keep it all

Joshua "the Crypt" Keep(er)

jekeep.bsky.social

14 October 2026 15:20

We're watching "Below"! Starting off with the scene of the family towing their home across the water with a boat. A historic image every Newfoundlander is intimately familiar with. Every family has someone in their line who was relocated.

Joshua "the Crypt" Keep(er)

jekeep.bsky.social

14 October 2026 15:20

Episode three down and really into the show. Highly recommend it, I think it does a pretty decent job of capturing the vibe in isolated rural outports here. Taking a break for tonight though, my back needs a break from all the couch time. @poormojo.bsky.social see the thread for my thoughts so far!