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Anonymous asked: "I am a writer like you. I am now working on Book #1. You clearly know what you're doing with books, and what compelled me to write was your "Reader, you are my publisher" comment. Honestly, it took my breath away. It made me feel like I am on the right path in electing to pole vault over the agent/publisher industry gatekeeper and self-publish. You CLEARLY know what you're doing. I am wondering if you can recommend one or two solid books on self-publishing, because the whole thing is just overwhelming to me. I want to do it right."
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but here is the deal.
THERE ISN'T ONE SOLID BOOK ON SELF-PUBLISHING OUT THERE. NOT YET.
At least not one I came across, so beat me silly if I'm wrong.
It's all too new, this self-publishing business.
(Maybe I should write one, once I know enough, cause right now I hardly know shit.)
Everything you see me do I have learned by trial and error, and maybe I appear like I know what I'm doing, but I really don't.
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