Author Update Reports Say That The Majority of Paranormal Romance Is AI Generated!
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Dec 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the surge of traditional publishing and the rise of audiobooks over e-books. They discuss how indie authors can benefit from audiobooks and the potential losses from missing out. A fascinating examination of the paranormal romance genre reveals that a staggering 62% of new titles are likely low-quality AI creations. Shifting tropes reflect changing reader sentiments, with a blend of genres emerging as a successful strategy. The episode wraps up with reflections on the escapism books provide and the evolving landscape of publishing.
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Audiobooks Are Now A Top Revenue Channel
- Audiobooks climbed to surpass ebooks in traditional publishing revenue for October 2025.
- Authors without audiobooks are missing a major revenue channel, Thomas Umstead Jr. warns.
Make An Audiobook — And Maybe A Hardback
- Do produce an audiobook and consider a hardback to access top revenue categories.
- Relying solely on ebooks limits income for authors who lack audio and hardcover formats.
Ebook Income Favors Indies; Audio Skews To Platforms
- Most ebook revenue goes to indie authors who keep high royalties.
- Audiobook commissions funnel much more of the price to platforms than to the author.