tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post9015961061844393789..comments2017-12-13T14:41:17.611-06:00Comments on Random Jottings: the blog of Richard L. Mabry, MD: ChangeRichard L. Mabry, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251750407920101073noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-57394742569198785892017-03-07T13:40:19.007-06:002017-03-07T13:40:19.007-06:00Thanks, Jackie--for the kind words and for leaving...Thanks, Jackie--for the kind words and for leaving a comment. Publishing is a for-profit business, not a hobby or a goodwill entity, so I don&#39;t blame the publishers for the state of the industry--but it&#39;s sad to see so many Christian fiction lines shut down. But one way or another, Cardiac Event will see the light of day in the next several months. (And, BTW, I have another novel all written, ready to go after that one).Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-86348001566345867882017-03-07T13:37:51.688-06:002017-03-07T13:37:51.688-06:00As a reader, I am sorry for the publishing issues!...As a reader, I am sorry for the publishing issues! I&#39;ll pray someone will accept your shelved book. I do look forward to reading your novella. Blessings on your writing as well as Patricia&#39;s.<br />Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560988571943512422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-14868916159778196682017-03-07T12:35:13.248-06:002017-03-07T12:35:13.248-06:00Thanks, Patricia. One problem is--although I have ...Thanks, Patricia. One problem is--although I have a pretty significant following for my novels-- publishing houses aren&#39;t looking to sign new authors, even those with a demonstrated mid-list track record. Actually, when you look at all the publishers who&#39;ve dropped their Christian fiction line, the outlook there is pretty dismal. But we&#39;ll see. I appreciate your comment.Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-1559760716115907042017-03-07T12:29:32.452-06:002017-03-07T12:29:32.452-06:00I totally understand your dilemma. I hate change, ...I totally understand your dilemma. I hate change, too...and Indie publishing is an unknown for me and there&#39;s quite a learning curve. I have a friend who loves it. Loves making her own, very good covers. But I don&#39;t have her eye for what looks good nor the patience to do it. <br /><br />Wishing you the best in your new endeavor and hoping one of the other publishers will pick up your completed novel!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-48749768968431043412017-03-07T11:17:29.253-06:002017-03-07T11:17:29.253-06:00Elise, it&#39;s not too personal a question, and t...Elise, it&#39;s not too personal a question, and the hesitancy you bring up is common to most authors. The stumbling block, frankly, is unfamiliarity with the process. I dipped my toe into the self-publishing pool by doing novellas, and willingly gave up 15% of my profits to my agent&#39;s White Glove publishing entity in order to have someone to ask questions of and help guide me through the process. It gets easier with each foray into that dark unknown, and (as I&#39;ve said in response to your previous comment) it&#39;s a decision I have to face regarding my next novel. Stay tuned.Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-60710947018685972172017-03-07T11:12:38.866-06:002017-03-07T11:12:38.866-06:00If it&#39;s not too personal a question, what are ...If it&#39;s not too personal a question, what are your hesitations about self-publishing novel length works? I ask, because unless authors today are on the NYT best seller list, little or no marketing is done by publishing houses anymore. They also insist on buying &quot;all rights&quot; to include international sales, translations, electronic publication, etc. [fine print of contracts says the author won&#39;t be additionally compensated beyond purchase agreement], and since brick &amp; mortar stores no longer have the distribution of yesteryear, there&#39;s a lot less incentive for authors or readers to embrace traditional publishing. In fact, authors have to work much, much harder at self-promotion.Elise Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897942424655139102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-89620118265636209282017-03-07T10:38:35.242-06:002017-03-07T10:38:35.242-06:00Elise, that&#39;s the decision I have to reach soo...Elise, that&#39;s the decision I have to reach soon. Thanks so much for your comment, and for sharing your own experience.Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29939255.post-38425760914136077602017-03-07T09:38:13.916-06:002017-03-07T09:38:13.916-06:00I saw these changes coming in the late 1990s when ...I saw these changes coming in the late 1990s when I was a published, nonfiction writer, and I feel it&#39;s ultimately better for writers and readers alike. Long story I&#39;d be happy to nutshell privately (auntleesie@live.com). It&#39;s not-so-good for publishing houses or brick &amp; mortar stores, but Amazon is by far the largest distributor now, offering it&#39;s own editorial and printing services. I&#39;ve discovered many new (to me) authors there, including you, whose books I&#39;ve not been able to find in stores... including Christian stores. I look forward to reading &#39;Doctor&#39;s Dilemma&#39;in print, and wonder if you&#39;ve considered self publishing your latest novel?Elise Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897942424655139102noreply@blogger.com
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