PODG and Libiro share the same goals when it comes to supporting and championing indie authors. We look forward to building a strong partnership with them over the coming months.
(PRWEB) July 01, 2014
In its next step toward becoming one of the world's largest content distribution networks for both print and digital books, Publish On Demand Global (PODG), has recently announced that they have joined forces with Libiro.com. Libiro, a for-author, by-author community that that focuses on selling only books published by indie authors, small presses, and independent publishers – a movement that PODG also backs..
The deal was finalized during PODG's recent participation at Book Expo America held this past June in New York City, NY.
Libiro will allow all digital content distributed through PODG’s network to be made available for sale on their platform to any reader with an Android, Apple iOS or Windows 8 device. Additionally the platform makes their full store front available via their website, http://www.libiro.com/, for those who prefer desktop viewing.
Managing Director of PODG, Ms. Kait Neese, commented, "We are very excited about our partnership with Libiro and their co-founder, Ben Galley. Not only is Ben an author himself but he comes from a tech background and understands the importance this will play in the coming years in regards to selling books direct to readers online.”
Platform co-founder, Ben Galley, commented, “Libiro is very excited about working with PODG and adding their content to our platform. It is a pleasure to have their authors on our store, and we are positive our readers are going to be absolutely thrilled for the expanded titles choices now available to them." He continued, “PODG and Libiro share the same goals when it comes to supporting and championing indie authors. We look forward to building a strong partnership with them over the coming months.”
ABOUT: Publish On Demand Global, through its partners and affiliates, currently provides services to approximately 10,000 authors and publishers around the world. PODG helps authors and publishers penetrate other markets globally in print books, eBooks, mobile books and tablet books. We reach into 50 sales channels that are NOT covered by Ingram and Amazon (and any other Western company to the best of our knowledge).
ABOUT: Libiro is a new eBook store exclusively for indie authors and small presses. Offering one of the highest royalty rates in the industry, free and simple dashboards, and a friendly and easy storefront, Libiro has its sights set on being the number one eBook store of choice for both self-publishing authors and their fans. Co-founders Ben Galley and Teague Fullick started Libiro because of their mutual love of books and passion for their careers. Galley is an advocate of self-publishing and is the author of the epic Emaneska Series as well as many self-publishing guides and works as a self-publishing consultant for authors and publishing companies. Fullick’s background in web design and development and manages the technical aspects of the company.