Recliner Books

A few days ago I posted this on the Facebook fan page:
Why are people willing to spend a fortune on a device (ipod, kindle, etc.) but refuse to spend anything on content (music, ebooks, etc.)?
There are many potential answers.

Gadgets are marketed more effectively.
Intellectual property can be shared more easily. You could copy a song for [...]

On Saturday I spoke as part of a panel alongside David Scollard from Frontenac House, Sarah Ivany with Freehand Books, and Lyn Cadence of Your Book is Your Business.
Here is a transcript of my speech:
How many manuscripts get accepted each year? I wasn’t able to find a definitive answer from an irreproachable source, but a [...]