This is a terrific piece, Christopher. Thanks for the insight. And is that Joe Versus the Volcano on your cover art? That was one of my favorite movies. “Take me to the volcano!”

Keep telling the truth and we’ll all benefit.

I was referring to the Jacqueline Howett blow-up I’d just read about at SPR. Then I read about a British writer who’s reviewer at Amazon changed position over politics and used abusive ad hominem attacks in an attempt to block her sales. You’re right, Henry. I need to reference those. I was having trouble making [...]

Has anyone tried this? I would appreciate some insider info

Thanks, Ron. I don’t feel so lonely now. But I think someone can make money doing the marketing for slugs like myself. Let me know if you know anyone doing it for Smashwords, Stephen Windwalker’s is cost-effective, simple and efficient. He has built up quite a network of Kindle users who have opted in on [...]

So you don’t think I’m a quitter or a moron, here’s my story “Land of Opportunity” featured at Stephen Windwalker’s Kindle Nation today, http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=rbehgxcab&v=001rxOp_4aBK0qG5AWLYF3nmbaXBxm8TD1j5yb9ElsICxLBta1cf-LgfUSX5s3Uozn4yoiOYUWcLzfm3fS9AdzKpMLhXHTWXGNPzKkupNOsgPE%3D
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I just signed up. I see a real need for this, and was thinking of doing it myself. A SE Florida chapter for Miami-Dade and Broward would find a large number of selfpublished authors willing to join. To organize to do things like promotions at brick-and-mortar bookstores is a great idea. Contact me about getting [...]

Scott, this a a beautiful post. Talk about seeing the future! Great idea. Show us how to do it and I’ll push it all the way. NYC does it right now, self-promoting itself. Imagine radical writers doing the same. Like Bolanos’ radical poets, the world is ready for more Savage Detectives, even if they must [...]

I’m happy to see SelfPublishing Review generating some honest talk from writers. While I don’t agree with all the comments, I’ve learned something from every one.It seems to me there is a major business opportunity for someone to take over the marketing, for dullards like me, charge a fee, and realize residual revenue on book [...]

Welcome back, Henry. No one tells the truth like you do. And Todd, don’t let him just dump the grunt work on you. Make him write.

I just had a long discussion with a young man who’s been in a wheelchair for the past 12 years after a horrific traffic accident. He’s always wanted to tell his story, and the examples I showed him of self-published books made a fire shine in his eyes. That’s good enough for me. I’ll help [...]