Wow...I don't think most of us readers realize how tough it is to 'make-it' in the big-league publishing world of a known author.

I'm sorry you had to go through so much personally before you arrived at a 'formula' that worked for you in getting your books published & sold.

I'm sure other authors and readers reading your blog appreciate the honesty & frankness of your message. With the economy as it is, everyone is more careful in how they spend their money. As much as I personally don't care for ebooks, I have learned to appreciate them for the fact that readers can have them for a fraction of what a hardback would cost.

Guess we all have to adjust our lives & be more creative in these times.

Thank you for sharing this, Vincent.

--Cecilia

Right on Cecilia....The facts about publishing are sobering when you are exposed to them first hand. Which is why, although it will take some getting used to, e-books are so good for authors in terms of economics. E-Books won't replace paper or vice-versa, they two will share the same podium. But e-books are allowing authors like me to earn a decent living or in my case right now, supplement my work as a freelance journalist...
Cheers
Vin
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