How do authors feel when their friends ask for free copies instead of buying one?

When I had published ‘The Promises We Made’, I had myself distributed 4–5 free copies to some close friends as a gift. However, in general it really irks me when somebody who I am not very clos…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [How do authors feel when their friends ask for free copies instead of buying one?]( Rohan Jain, Author 'The Promises We Made' | BCG | IIMA'17 | CSE IITK'15 • [Answered March 13, 2021]( [When I had published ‘The Promises We Made’, I had myself distributed 4–5 free copies to some close friends as a gift. However, in general it really irks me when somebody wh... Read more » [Upvote] 386 [Comment] 13](   [What foods destroy testosterone?]( Dr. Benjamin McLean, Doctor of Medicine at Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane (2015-present) • [Answered November 22, 2023]( [As a Doctor of Medicine, I can provide information on how certain dietary factors may potentially influence testosterone levels. It's important to note that while diet can ... 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