It's frustrating and maybe not what the author wanted.

Not sure if it's expansive (being Aussie and all). But mine is listed more than that in the UK. Not through choice. I have it listed at "x" value based on what I'd expect in Australia, and for some reason once they hit the online shops they're even more than what I list.

Lol, was thinking around the same lines. Some 70s book covers were certainly ... questionable.
But I love that author, and haven't seen anything outright sexist from them, so fingers crossed.

100% AI, thus my smartarse-ness.
should've also screenshotted the original emails. It had the sickening AI politeness and wordiness.

Ironic, I got another book club email thing today, and it was actually written by a person, no pretending and to the point. It was unusual.

Not too bad at all. Better than I'd have done coming into it blind xD

It's a full blown space fantasy/classic fantasy mix (With some proper scifi moments in between) <<< but that makes it sound a lot cooler than it really is xD

100% I try and pick the older covers whenever I see them (and if I can't, I stay on the look out and replace them when I can)

I might do well, but that's a very small hope. A fools hope. We'll see. I'd be super happy if I land in the 3rd Round. Sounds like from there onwards is for well received works.

I mean, I get it. The most professional book should be held up high. But I was hoping that other strengths in a work would also have equal footing, at least at the beginning. I feel like I've been punked.