This is hard for me to admit, but I have come around to the conclusion that Amazon is the smarter vehicle for many small self publishers. Yes, I prefer to see my book in physical bookstores. I would also like any bookstore, or library, or person anywhere to order my book directly from a printer/distributor other than Amazon. Nevertheless, after using IngramSpark (IS) to print and distribute my first novel, I gave Amazon the right to print and distribute my second novel, at le

When I told a writer friend I was going to self-publish my first novel, the first thing she wanted to know was what my “platform” was. In...

Gutsy author, long story short. If you want to read stories by an author who is not afraid to take chances, this is for you. The 2018...