Why Do Dramas Do That?: The Book Launch!

157 October 2, 2013October 1, 2013

by javabeans

Guess what, we wrote a book!

And it only took us a gazillion years! We finally got Part 1 written up (thanks monkeys) and ready for launch, and we promise we won’t take a gazillion more years to roll out Parts 2 and 3. Or maybe we promise to try. Because yunno… there are DRAMAS to watch.

In case you missed the first announcements, our ebook series is called Why Do Dramas Do That? and it’s about… uh… why dramas do that. We cover a whole host of our favorite (and okay, not-so-favorite) drama tropes, like oppas and birth secrets and live shoot madness, and dramaland’s regular company of players, like the Candy and her noble idiot prince.

The book is available via Amazon and Smashwords (links below), and between those two distributors you should be able to find a format compatible to read on your Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPhone, iPad, PC, Macbook, or Android device.

TO BUY:

Amazon

Smashwords

(In addition to Amazon.com in the States, you’ll be able to find Why Do Dramas Do That? Part 1 internationally on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, Amazon.it, Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.in, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.br, and Amazon.com.mx. Outside of those countries, Smashwords is what you’ll want.)

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1 niKai

October 2, 2013 at 4:14 AM

so jealous. been dreaming of writing a book myself. But have no idea what to write about or how to write. I need to really sit down with myself (whatever that means, hehe) and think it through.

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Alexandra

October 2, 2013 at 5:31 AM

Congrats javabeans and girlfriday.

I love your writing and it has influence my writing as well. I have also just written a book about my experience of living in shanghai. Since I am not american it is difficult for me to put in on smashwords. it is now on available on kobo.

my website livinginshanghaiDotnet explains everything about the book.

I am sure your book will sell well!!

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Alexandra

October 2, 2013 at 5:36 AM

by the way, I bought the book too! $1.99? U shd price it higher!!

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makeupmag

October 2, 2013 at 6:18 AM

WORD!

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Caitlyn

October 2, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Yeah, i would've paid more for it, lol. I've bought it and sent it across to my Kindle so that's my reading for tonight, woot!

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2 Mama J

October 2, 2013 at 4:15 AM

I bought it! Yay!!!!!

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Self Publisher here........

October 2, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Would us fans be almost as willing to purchase it at $2.99 instead of $1.99?

$1.99 = $0.70 royalties (35%)
$2.99 = $2.09 royalties (70%)

That's $1.39 more to javabeans/girlfriday for each ebook sold. Amazon ebook royalties is 70% from $2.99 and up. But only 35% from $2.98 downward.

To me as a fan of this dramabeans blog, $1 extra is so worth it because one of my favorite bloggers is making $1.39 more.

Please javabeans/girlfriday, change the price.

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Conny

October 3, 2013 at 5:09 AM

Agreed. Don't short change yourselves. I'd be more than happy to dish out 3 bucks for each part.

That said, I'm off to read Part 1...lol

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ck1Oz

October 3, 2013 at 8:58 AM

I'll pay more. After all what you write is so relevant and useful for my addiction.

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3 PeachPomegranate

October 2, 2013 at 4:15 AM

One-click and...... Downloading!

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4 Hazelle

October 2, 2013 at 4:16 AM

ALL HERALD THE BOOK!! (and the monkeys ;) )

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risa

October 2, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Monkeys are high-maintenance. They need to get themselves a Suspicious Recapper, leaving them free to write the Best K-drama Ever as they travel the world visiting all their adoring fans.

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5 Bookie

October 2, 2013 at 4:18 AM

WoW!!!!!! And a big round of applause for these two ladies! Congratulations and big kudos! I won't be surprised if I hear you're writing a new script for a Korean noona-flowerboy-ghostchasing-workplace romance drama.
You both are single-handedly doing your thing!
I will place my order pronto!!!!
I'm also glad I can finally put a face to your names having not had the privilege to meet you in person as I live in London, UK. Watched you on YouTube at KCON. You were brilliant of course and beautiful to boot!
Love y'all all the way from o'er the pond.

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owlcat

October 2, 2013 at 5:11 AM

you found them on YouTube? i have been trying forever to find footage of them on YouTube and couldn't find any... can u please tell me the link please thank you

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Elina

October 2, 2013 at 5:28 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfPSYQNCSuY, at 0:33 and 1:32

and some pictures: http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/08/weekend-wrap-up-meetup-kcon-2013-and-the-world-of-k-drama/

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appreciate

October 2, 2013 at 6:46 AM

This one perhaps?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohOm7TjNhMw

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DayDreamer

October 2, 2013 at 6:59 AM

OMG, JB and GF are so beautiful!!!

But yeah, congrats to you ladies on your book. I'm definitely downloading this. :)

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skelly

October 2, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Wow, Congratulations! The book, the blog, the clips...can a movie be far behind? Have your people call my people, LOL

Julia the Berkshire Beanie

October 2, 2013 at 9:20 AM

"OMG, JB and GF are so beautiful!!! "

That was exactly my first impression when I met them. Lovely Ladies, warm hearts, funny, kind, smart, and gorgeous in a dress. Not surprising that they've got a following of loyal fans.

amberscube

October 2, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Here's another one i found just yesterday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohOm7TjNhMw

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amberscube

October 2, 2013 at 12:14 PM

This feels like Podcast Live.... I love you ladies! You're awesome.

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6 fab

October 2, 2013 at 4:26 AM

OMG that's great! Can't wait to get my hands on the book. Kindle is my friend, but I hope they do shipping from one of the amazons, I much prefer books above the e-reader err it's just my hand phone.

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7 snow_white

October 2, 2013 at 4:32 AM

Congratulations :-)

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8 Ace

October 2, 2013 at 4:33 AM

Yay! Have something to read while waiting for Master's Sun tonight. Thank you!

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9 ML

October 2, 2013 at 4:34 AM

Congrats on your newborn book :)

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10 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

October 2, 2013 at 4:36 AM

www congratulations guys!

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11 Mamamea

October 2, 2013 at 4:37 AM

Congrats and Thank You, Ladies! Looking forward to the read!

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12 azzurri

October 2, 2013 at 4:41 AM

I'm getting it! Hmm...Malaysia would be via Smashwords right?

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lees

October 2, 2013 at 2:55 PM

yes..

already downloaded mine

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13 DDee

October 2, 2013 at 4:43 AM

Hurray!! Best news ever! Congratulations! Off to buy and read :)

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DDee

October 3, 2013 at 12:42 AM

Awwww shucks there's a dedication to all DB readers!! My heart is exploding with rainbows and unicorns!

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14 Shadow-chan

October 2, 2013 at 4:44 AM

Woot! Bought it! :D
I obviously haven't read it yet, but I'm already looking forward to parts 2 and 3 xD

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15 klmeri

October 2, 2013 at 4:45 AM

Thank you! I've been looking forward to this!

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16 rongrong

October 2, 2013 at 4:45 AM

Congratulations:) I will surely buy the book. Because of you gals, I find K-drama more enjoyable. I have been visiting your blog everyday (a few times) since 2011 and add your web onto my phone's home screen. Simply love your work.

Zan

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17 Didee

October 2, 2013 at 4:51 AM

I just need to get home first .... why does it take so long today?

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18 Grace

October 2, 2013 at 4:54 AM

PURCHASED via Smashwords!! I have such low EQ when it comes to Kdramas, haha!

Now, off to read!!

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19 June

October 2, 2013 at 4:54 AM

Ahh I need this book!~ T-T <3 Looking forward to this, thank you!

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20 miszdi

October 2, 2013 at 4:57 AM

Congratulations :)
I'm a fan since 2009 :-)
Hope it'll be on print also :)

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21 soprection

October 2, 2013 at 5:01 AM

Congratulations! This is awesome. I definitely plan to buy it~

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22 Hui3r

October 2, 2013 at 5:03 AM

Congrats. Will buy through Smashwords.

Read the preview and am hooked. To be honest, even if knew everything (or thought that I knew everything), I would still buy because its a great way to show a token of appreciation to you awesome gals.

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Hui3r

October 2, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Bought!

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23 Hari

October 2, 2013 at 5:12 AM

Wow...Congrats! Bought before heading to work.

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24 kfangurl

October 2, 2013 at 5:21 AM

Best news of the day!! Wheeee~~~

THANK YOU for doing this, Javabeans and Girlfriday! We love you!! ❤❤❤

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25 Chloe

October 2, 2013 at 5:21 AM

Congrats! I'll be buying through Smashwords!

Btw is there a way of knowing what happened at the Seattle meetup? Like whether it was over-crowded, if there were any awkward moments, what was discussed, what food there was...whether anyone got drunk or a fire broke out etc.

Couldn't find any traces of the meetup on the DB facebook page or the latest open threads. Or will it be a closed thing for the people who met up only?

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26 StacyA

October 2, 2013 at 5:24 AM

And....bought it! Yay!

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27 mika163

October 2, 2013 at 5:24 AM

congrats!

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28 blyssxoxo

October 2, 2013 at 5:29 AM

Congrats! Love you girls to bits! W/o you, I will never get to enjoy the good of kdrama. Thank you for making my life exciting. Will be getting the book!

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29 Elina

October 2, 2013 at 5:33 AM

On my kindle now. Phone off, warm tea, blanket. See you soon!

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30 bgr

October 2, 2013 at 5:34 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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31 RockPaperScissors

October 2, 2013 at 5:35 AM

Awwwww ... I love your dedication page in the book. You've been taught well. Always thank your parents, when accepting that Academy award, the Nobel prize, or launching your first book!

I wish you success and looking forward to parts 2-99!

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32 djeedjes

October 2, 2013 at 5:38 AM

Bought it! <3

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33 coby

October 2, 2013 at 5:43 AM

Finally! Congrats!

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34 kaekaed

October 2, 2013 at 5:45 AM

buying it now. :D

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35 korfan

October 2, 2013 at 5:47 AM

Congratulations on the book launch!

Thank you for this and all you do!

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36 Rachel

October 2, 2013 at 5:53 AM

yay I got it!
Can't wait for part 2!!

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37 L4E

October 2, 2013 at 5:57 AM

Congrats! Bought the book!
I've been a follower since the first recap of GoongS.

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38 iamyoungernow

October 2, 2013 at 6:03 AM

Just bought it - thank you for taking the time to write and publish it! Can't wait to start reading it on my kindle (... after I'm finished with my term papers ugh)

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39 branwen

October 2, 2013 at 6:07 AM

Awesome! You guys really are the best. I should check amazon this very minute.

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40 branwen

October 2, 2013 at 6:09 AM

I hope those who have bought the book leave a review! That would help the sales even more.

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41 momosa

October 2, 2013 at 6:12 AM

Congrats! A new achievement to boot!

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42 queue

October 2, 2013 at 6:13 AM

Yeay. Congratulation javabeans and girlfriday. bought it. Downloading..

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43 1worlddreamer

October 2, 2013 at 6:16 AM

Thank you Javabeans and Girlfriday! You have always made watching and enjoying kdramas better for me and countless others :)

1click and I got it...too bad I have to wait until after work to start reading.

Congratulations!

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44 makeupmag

October 2, 2013 at 6:19 AM

I'd love a hard-copy of this!

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45 kDkiddo

October 2, 2013 at 6:30 AM

Its been a whole year ! And during those 365 day ive never missed a day not going in this site ! Im so happy for you and I wish u guys the best ! I hope someday after some years ill be seing you having press conferences and being famous editors or writers and then ill be proud to be a long time fan !
Ill go now on google store to download that to my and

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46 Adnap

October 2, 2013 at 6:31 AM

Bought! Congrats!

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47 pony

October 2, 2013 at 6:31 AM

Congrats gals! I love your work and am visiting your site the first thing everyday. So envious how you girls can do such wonderful things, but love you more for helping my understanding of k-drama.
Definitely want to buy your book, but the first thing is to ask hubby to order it from amazon.co.uk as he keeps the account. He is grinning about my watching k-drama more than taking care of him, hic hic hic

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48 hannah

October 2, 2013 at 6:32 AM

I have my copy! I will read it next week as reward to myself for closing out a successful run of "An Ideal Husband". Just curl up in some hidey-hole for a couple of days and refuse to talk to anyone.

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49 jhu

October 2, 2013 at 6:41 AM

wow. congratulations. you guys must be so proud. and excited.

i can't buy it since my nationality does not allow me to make purchases online with my credit card. :( such are the benefits of being born in a remote, exotic, beautiful, albeit third worldly country. but i do hope i get to read this SOMETIME eventually. the cover looks so pretty!

i assume you must be celebrating. and there must be soju aplenty. cheers JV and GF!