Authors matter to us.
No bullsh*t, just common sense.
We are genre specific: romance and women’s fiction only! More than that, we are making sure authors have control over how their books are sold. Each author has their own “store” and can sell books and other merchandise. There’s also a social media side, so authors and readers can talk about books and buy them from one site. One stop shopping! Authors deserve a supportive and encouraging online bookstore that takes a common sense, interactive approach to selling the stories WE love. We listen to the community and are addressing the concerns, needs, and wants of authors and readers.
We know all about that other online retailer. We feel heartbroken for the authors who were hurt by them. We believe in FULL TRANSPARENCY! Authors are kept updated in real time in our Author Facebook group (because Facebook is still the main social media access for many). There may be times when we can’t discuss issues, but we’ll always let you know the why and what of the platform! Please remember: we work for you!
We do!* We want authors to write the stories they feel compelled to write. We want covers that represent the stories. We don’t want stories that involve pedophilia or bestiality, and yeah, no penis pictures, but we’re open to pretty much everything else.
We encourage authors to categorize taboo stories as such! There’s an enormous reader base for taboo stories!
*Eden Books reserves the rights to accept or decline books or authors for any reason, without notification or justification.
No, we are only an online retailer.
ALL romance and women’s fiction authors are welcomed. While our focus is on independent, self-published authors, our goal is to support the romance genre and industry fully.
We believe a 70/30 distribution on sales is fair. Of course, that is 70% gross royalty to authors! Effective December 2022, authors instantly receive 70% of the net commission received from purchases. Authors can monitor their sales, gross sales, and payments via the Author Dashboard. PayPal is the only method available for author payouts. Eden Books will not payout commission payments via direct deposit or paper check.
We’re working on new options* to give authors to increase their royalty rate. Check back soon for more information!
*Options will be effective 2023
We are a direct to device platform! With changes made to Kindle e-readers and devices, all books should be uploaded as ePub only effective August 2022. Word and PDF formats are strictly prohibited.
No! We’re trying to keep money in your wallet! We strongly encourage authors to price their books fairly based on file size.
Yes. Personal, password protected accounts will be required to purchase books. As with other retailers, buyers will have access to their purchase history and the ability to re-download if needed.
YES! We will never share or divulge personal information without expressed, written permission. Our site is housed on a private dedicated server and has the highest level of certification currently available for e-commerce sites.
You can, though though additional pen names must be approved by Eden Books before books can be uploaded. This is to ensure books adhere to the romance and/or women’s fiction genres.
Absolutely not! We want your books on as many platforms as possible. We want you to sell as many books as possible to support your creativity and the life you want to live. We hope you chose Eden Books as one of those platforms.
NO membership fees! Life is expensive enough. We are strictly price per purchase.
Yes! Readers will see books by the same author or within the same categories.
We are working to make it so! At this time, gift cards are available to purchase in any denomination.
Absolutely!
Yes! Not only will you be able to update it but the new cover will show immediately. No delays.
Yes! Well, paperbacks are allowed. They must be available via IngramSpark. Please contact us with the name of the book(s) you’d like the paperback version made available on Eden Books. We are re-working how audiobooks are uploaded and delivered to readers. We’ll keep you posted!
Downloadable items, including books received as prizes or given as gifts, are non-returnable and non-refundable. Please take care when ordering to ensure you have purchased the correct format and title before completing your transaction. If you have concerns about your purchase, please contact [email protected] Gift cards are non-returnable and non-refundable for any reason.
YES, YES, YES! That is, yes. We believe STRONGLY in the power of reviews. We also believe the reader’s relationship to the author should be disclosed. If a blogger received an ARC, they should state that. If a reviewer is a beta reader for the author, they should state that (and maybe talk about that experience). If a reader is an author’s greatest fan, they should state that.
We are working to make this happen. We’ll keep you updated.
No. We are working to establish the Eden Books Identification Number.
Yes! Check out our Orchard program that can save readers up to 25% on their purchases.
No, we really dislike that format. We want something that is fair across the board for authors. Currently authors receive 70% GROSS royalty. We’re working on giving authors additional options for increasing their gross royalty rate starting January 2023.
We are working on it. No one should be excluded because of geography!
Absolutely! All the information you need is in one area.
Authors receive 70% of the net commission received from purchases. Authors can monitor their sales and payments via the “Author Dashboard and Store Settings” link.
Effective December 2022, payouts happen instantly when a book is purchased.
PayPal is the ONLY method for author payouts. Eden Books will not payout commission payments via paper check.
PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover
It really depends on the author and reader response and growing to a point that we can comfortably move into other countries.
Yes, we are working to offer a currency converter* to allow international readers the ability to pay in their home currency. *Buyers may have fees applied.
They are! All who choose to interact on our social media platform and/or purchase books will be required to have a password protected account. Authors will apply to sell their books and merchandise on Eden Books and, when approved, will have access to the Author Dashboard.
Yes! Please visit our Advertise on Eden page for more information.
*Rates are subject to change
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You bet! Contact Robyn Crawford, EB’s founder, at [email protected]. She’ll respond within 48 hours (minus Sundays).