Eva’s Byte #338 – A Hard Knock
In hindsight, I can see for miles and miles.
If I knew then what I know now—
I would have self-published every book I’d ever written. That’s not to say it’s right for everyone, or even desired. But, it is for me.
That wasn’t the case in 2016 when I got back in the saddle to publish my second novel. Having been out of the social media loop and out of the know, I opted for a hybrid publisher whom I’ve found to be less than transparent and forthcoming on paying royalties lately. Still, I faithfully promoted a book which has earned several literary awards.
Undergoing new policy changes last year and this year, I’ve paid a small annual fee to keep this work in the public arena. You can imagine my shock when I discovered the eBook version is no longer linked with the Print version on Amazon. It’s gone!
The outcome of a scheduled conference call will determine my plan of action. Addendum: I feel optimistic because the eBook removal may have been a glitch, and my publisher is looking into it. And, my check is in the mail after persistent inquiries.
Anyway, I’m a firm believer in disguised blessings. Perhaps this is one of them. Any worst-case scenario is a fly in the ointment as far as I’m concerned because I’m happy with last week’s successful send-off of Etta’s Fishing Ground. The book received its first review on Goodreads: 5 Stars! I’m also grateful to Erika at Golden Box Books Publishing for the awesome book cover and flawless formatting.
I’m now in the throes of conducting research for my next WIP in the genre of Contemporary Fiction. I don’t have time for drama—other than what I create in my story.
*May life’s hard knocks fortify us to overcome adversity and soar beyond our wildest imaginings.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
If I knew then what I know now—
I would have self-published every book I’d ever written. That’s not to say it’s right for everyone, or even desired. But, it is for me.
That wasn’t the case in 2016 when I got back in the saddle to publish my second novel. Having been out of the social media loop and out of the know, I opted for a hybrid publisher whom I’ve found to be less than transparent and forthcoming on paying royalties lately. Still, I faithfully promoted a book which has earned several literary awards.
Undergoing new policy changes last year and this year, I’ve paid a small annual fee to keep this work in the public arena. You can imagine my shock when I discovered the eBook version is no longer linked with the Print version on Amazon. It’s gone!
The outcome of a scheduled conference call will determine my plan of action. Addendum: I feel optimistic because the eBook removal may have been a glitch, and my publisher is looking into it. And, my check is in the mail after persistent inquiries.
Anyway, I’m a firm believer in disguised blessings. Perhaps this is one of them. Any worst-case scenario is a fly in the ointment as far as I’m concerned because I’m happy with last week’s successful send-off of Etta’s Fishing Ground. The book received its first review on Goodreads: 5 Stars! I’m also grateful to Erika at Golden Box Books Publishing for the awesome book cover and flawless formatting.
I’m now in the throes of conducting research for my next WIP in the genre of Contemporary Fiction. I don’t have time for drama—other than what I create in my story.
*May life’s hard knocks fortify us to overcome adversity and soar beyond our wildest imaginings.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
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