Independent Books: Losing My Virginity 52 Times

So I must go on record as vehemently disagreeing with the notion of self-publishing as lesser, or cheating. If self-publishing were doable for me right now, I'd do it. It's a hell of a lot of work; it's expensive, and it requires overcoming the naysayers who don't count you as a "real" author. I call bullshit on that last one!!!

Personally, I see it as no less than outside publishing -- just like an indie movie versus big studio. Good is good, and how often are the independents better than the studios? It is the same concept. Either you get someone to pick up your stuff, which is also awesome, but you often have to spend years, years in which you risk compromising a lot of what you've written. Often, the end product little resembles the original.

None of which is sour grapes. I would LOVE it if a publisher wanted me. But in the meantime, let's give it up for the independent authors of our time! We could be witnessing a new revolution, much like cinema in the '90s.

That said, I encourage everyone to support fellow Myspace writer Man and the City. His book is now available on Amazon, and you can check it out by clicking here.

Of course, this is not a sales pitch or an order. Just a heads-up. I'm tired of hearing how little Myspace means, and I'm tired of the snobbery towards self-publishing. You want to write a book? Do it! Let's support each other -- let's make this happen. [/CHEERLEADING]

Everyone, have a great Thanksgiving! FWIW, I'm pretty bummed about the holiday, first without my family here, so if you need to bah humbug it all, that is okay by me. But I hope you have a great day no matter what.




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