Suddenly, I received a notification from the editor that the book was going on sale for a fee.
Seeing the words "for a fee," I bet a lot of people are cursing me. Before you curse me, could you listen to me ramble a bit?
First, charging a fee is a decision made by the website, authors have no say in the matter.
Second, authors need to make a living too. It might only take you a minute or two to read a chapter, but for the author, it can take an hour or even longer. After each chapter is written, I have to ensure its quality and check it carefully twice.
Third, authors are humans who need sustenance too! A chapter is just a dime, and subscribing monthly or to a membership costs just a few cents, not adding up to more than a few dimes a day! By buying one less skin, smoking a few less cigarettes, you can support an author.