I can't wait to see what the Hounds come up with. My favorite stories have come from here.
If anyone has any questions regarding how BLB works, I'll pop in the thread and answer. Our business model is a little different than most publishers.
We DO have a regular website, but the server doesn't want to allow the store to upload. So we're using a paid site (PayLoadz.com) to deliver files. We use the paid version to allow tracking of sales. I've found that I love the interface.
Using blogger cuts down on overhead which translates to more royalties for the author. We take first rights, digital (English) worldwide, but not print. I ask that BLB is considered for print rights-- when we reach that point. Worldwide is only so that we can sell the stories all over the world via the Amazon Kindle Store.
Authors are always able to negotiate their contract.
Authors may withdraw from their contract with no penalties at any time. No fees, no fighting, no legal action on our part. Cover art is theirs to keep if they like. Their story is pulled from the BLB as soon as they notify that they wish to be released.
50% royalties is after fees (Payloadz takes a small amount and so does PayPal) and will be paid once a month to every author that has accumulated at least $10 in royalties.
I plan to post sales data every month so anyone can keep tabs on BLB.