The PA and the High Court Judge

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

No, that isn’t the title of some sleazy, top-shelf novel, but a signal victory for the Publishers Association as the High Court upholds their application and grants a blocking order requiring the major UK internet service providers to prevent access to a number of ebook piracy sites.

It is only the tip on an insidious iceberg, but it does send a clear message.

These sites, holding literally millions of ebook titles between them, make money through on-site advertising, harvesting email addresses and referrals. None of this money is paid to the writers, publishers or agents or the platforms who produce these works. In addition, ebooks in the UK are subject to VAT, a purchase tax, so even the governmental coffers are being pilfered.

You can read more on the BBC website and the Publishers Association’s own site by clicking the highlighted links.

In protest against ebook piracy, Laughter Lines; Life from the Tail End is being offered as a legitimate free download this weekend until midnight PST (approx. 8am Monday GMT).

Ani, who graciously gave her permission for this move, wishes to thank everyone who has downloaded a copy of Laughter Lines so far. We hope you enjoy the book.

If you haven’t taken advantage of the free download, please consider doing so, to show your support for all those artists, writers, and musicians whose work is threatened by digital theft.

And as a by-product, you’ll also make the small dog very happy… ‘her’ book is currently in the top 20 of the Amazon bestsellers free list for the relevant category.

Thank you.

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Download Laughter Lines Free on Amazon  UK and Amazon.com

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Please note: Promotions on Amazon now run from midnight to midnight PST, which is approximately 8am to 8am GMT.

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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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10 Responses to The PA and the High Court Judge

  1. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:
    May 31, 2015 at 16:49

    No sooner said than done, Sue – have just this minute downloaded mine! xxx

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  2. Time Traveler of Life's avatar Time Traveler says:
    May 31, 2015 at 17:31

    Thank you for the Free Book! I will read it and review it in between, working too many hours, trying to finish my own book, trying to keep up with blogs, and maybe somewhere in there sneak in some sleep. I know I will love it so probably will push it to the top. Thanks again, I feel like I already know your dog.

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  3. roseenglishukauthor's avatar roseenglishukauthor says:
    May 31, 2015 at 20:18

    Reblogged this on Rose English UK and commented:
    In protest against eBook piracy, ‘Laughter Lines; Life from the Tail End’ by Sue Vincent is being offered as a legitimate free download this weekend until midnight PST (approx. 8am Monday GMT 01/06/2015).

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  4. roseenglishukauthor's avatar roseenglishukauthor says:
    May 31, 2015 at 20:20

    I’ve shared it too Sue, I opened the little taster on Amazon and the puppy eyes made me download instantly. Also shared amongst my friends on FB, Twitter and re-blogged here.

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  5. noelleg44's avatar noelleg44 says:
    May 31, 2015 at 23:45

    Please give Ani a huge hug and a loving pet for me!

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