Author Update Indies Win! Harlequin to Close Historical Romance Line
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Feb 20, 2026 Discussion of Harlequin ending its historical romance line and how indie authors and Kindle trends influenced the change. New AI model launches and what multi-agent approaches mean for creators. Tools for promotion including BookFunnel’s digital signing, Eleven Labs’ audiobook toolkit, and Pamelli’s cover mockups. Web MCP and agentic search changing how websites get discovered.
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Signed Ebooks Vs. Personalized Audio
- Jonathan tested whether readers value signed ebooks and found most readers indifferent unless personalized.
- Thomas and Jonathan discussed stylus signatures and the appeal of quick personalized audio messages at events.
TOS Shift Signals AI Tiering
- Perplexity Pro changed terms to restrict commercial use of outputs under the chat plan, pushing serious users to APIs.
- This signals a broader trend where 'peasant' chat tiers limit commercial rights while APIs carry fewer restrictions but cost more.
AI Chat Prices Will Rise
- AI providers are subsidizing chat plans now to gain market share, but token costs will push prices up over time.
- Expect higher costs and more paid tiers as models and usage grow more expensive.