Quotes from J. A. Konrath

Writers aren't in competition with one another. It isn't a zero sum game. If you have a good book, a good cover, a good product description, and a low price, you can sell well.

Amazon is not a monopoly or a monopsony, and even if it were, that by itself isn't illegal.

I don't care what people are saying about me, good or bad, in blogs or on Twitter or in the media. There will always be people who don't like you and don't like your books. Ignore them.

Time is the ultimate long tail. Even with a big wad of money up front, if something sells forever, the back end is what ultimately counts.

Publishers vet books, and they do a good job keeping out the low quality. But they also miss some good quality.

I just try to write entertaining books that are easily identifiable.

One of the greatest journeys in life is overcoming insecurity and learning to truly not give a shit.

Sir, this lane is for ten items or less. I'm counting thirteen items in your cart, including that hemorrhoid cream. And while hemorrhoids might give you a reason to be nasty, they don't give you a reason to be in this lane.

Lately, my sexual fantasies revolved around once again having a landlord. Looks, age, and hygiene didn't matter, as long as he had a tool belt and said, "Don't worry, I'll fix it.