The Whorebeast was never mine alone to write. It exists because of those of us who have been vilified, marginalized, and misunderstood. This book could not have existed without the stories, strength, and survival of my Black, disabled, and queer family. As the Zulu proverb reminds us: Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. A person is a person through other people. Genius is cultivated in community, and this work is a direct product of that truth. The knowledge held within these pages belongs to all of us. Therefore, access to it should never depend on someone’s ability to pay.
That is why the e-book edition of The Whorebeast will always be offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. You are invited to contribute any amount that feels sustainable to you (whether that is the suggested price, a few dollars, or nothing at all). If you cannot afford to pay today, you are still welcome to download the book for free. No one will be turned away from this work. The physical copy, available separately, carries a fixed price to help sustain this project, but the digital text will remain forever open.
This model is a deliberate act of equity. I chose to build Goodfortuneism Media instead of pursuing a traditional publishing path precisely so I could make decisions like this one. I get to center people over profit, and access over gatekeeping. I believe artists deserve to be compensated for their labor and time, but I refuse to let cost be the barrier that keeps someone from encountering these words. When you pay what you can, you are participating in an economy of mutual care: you honor the work, and you hold the door open for the next person, especially those our systems too often lock out.
Thank you for being part of this community. This book is ours.