The Cover for Justinia Wright #8
Six years ago this month, November 2014, I self-published 4 books: The Morning Star, Festival of Death, The Moscow Affair, and Do One Thing for Me.
I set sail on the sea of the independent author-publisher, and I have not looked back.
Being an indie is tough — because I, the author, am also the publisher and have to do all the business and marketing end of things, as well as write the stories.
Nevertheless, I would rather sell my soul than become a slave to a publishing house — large or small. I love the freedom of being my own man. And IMO, freedom is what it’s all about.
During these past six years, I’ve seen indie authors come and go. I’ve seen indie authors start with nothing and become bestsellers. And those folks give me hope: if they can do it, so can I.
Over the past 6 years, I’ve published 3 series totaling 22 books; and 7 miscellaneous novels, novellas, and short stories. I’ve had 2 short stories and an article appear in anthologies, and a short story published in an zine.
In addition to the above, I publish a weekly blog and occasionally write exclusive stories for my mailing lists.
For me, writing and publishing is a full-time job, and it’s the best job I’ve had in my nearly 7 decades on this planet. I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life from this point forward.
And if all goes well, I’ll get to celebrate year 6 with the publication of To Right a Wrong; the eighth book in the Justinia Wright Private Investigator series.
And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate, because Tina and Harry are my favorite children. I love writing the wise-cracking humor, the sibling rivalry, the thrilling chase scenes and shootouts, the commentary on life in the Minneapple, and the hunger-producing meal descriptions.
So raise a glass of your favorite libation with me in celebration of living life your way and living your dream.
Comments are always welcome! And until next time, happy reading!
(And you can find all of my books on Amazon!)
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A tip of my begoggled patrol cap to you, sir! Having gone down that road and found myself lacking, I know what you’ve gone through, and for those of you who have never taken on the grueling labor of being a serious self-publisher, it is a lot. I’m thrilled by the story of your success, and wish you much, much more in the years to come. Write on, my friend, write on!
Thanks much, Jack! And that pen continues to scratch the paper! 🙂