Quandaries and Compromises

This week, I did something pretty hard…I parted ways with my agent, who was representing the first book in my werewolf thriller trilogy. It was all very amicable, but now, I’m stuck. Do I shop for yet another agent, or do I try to represent myself?

My thoughts are haunted by the saying regarding the legal system: ‘The man who represents himself has a fool for a client.” And yet, so far, the track record on getting books published is Jackie, 1: Agent, 0.

So, I’m turning to the good ol’ people poll…what do YOU think I should do? Should I get an agent, or should I do it my dang self?

Speaking of people polls, last week’s poll on indie stores vs. Amazon was a bit close; four votes for indies, six for Amazon. After investigating Indiebound.org and finding their affiliate program a bit too, um, elitist for my taste, I’m compromising. From now on, you will always find a link to my publisher to purchase Surviving Serendipity. Don’t worry; my publisher is small and independent, so you’ll be doing a good thing by ordering direct from them.


Buy Surviving Serendipity at Amazon or Quake Direct!

Beware the sound of crying children, watch out for the barmaids, and whatever you do, don't let the Pegasus spit on you.
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People Poll

I had an experience last week I wanted to blog about. A man who owns an independent bookstore, who we’ll call Andy, contacted me on Twitter to tell me that, unless I started linking to Indiebound.org, instead of Amazon, he would no longer be able to follow or support me. He also sent me an email, reiterating his request/demand.

Huh.

My background so far with independent bookstores has not been the best. As an author, I’ve given up contacting them regarding signings, since I’m usually treated like a telemarketer and hung up on. Even Andy forgot that, when I contacted him to do a signing many moons ago, he kept putting me off, even after I mailed him a free copy of my book for his consideration. After a while, I just gave up.

Plus, I like Amazon. They take care of me. They send me my books cheaply and quickly, and if I have a problem, it’s corrected within a day.

But my opinion isn’t what matters; yours is. You’re the person who will be buying and reading my book, and so I have a question for you. I’ve put up a poll on the right, asking if you’d rather buy from an independent source or from Amazon. If I get a fair margin of people who tell me they’d prefer to buy independent, I’ll add links to my blog and website.

Thanks!


Buy : Surviving Serendipity now at Amazon.com!


Beware the sound of crying children, watch out for the barmaids, and whatever you do, don't let the Pegasus spit on you.
Surviving Serendipity--http://www.sylvaniamania.com