Sometimes it doesn’t pay to take time off because when you return you have twice as many emails and phone calls to return. Your work doubles and the days off fade from memory all too quickly.

I’m often asked a variety of questions regarding publishing, marketing, and book sales. The common theme among all the writers and authors who contact me is the same, “who do you believe?” That is a difficult question to answer since I have my own perspective (25 years in New York publishing) and opinions (based on 5 years in the self-published market).

It has been my experience that writers and authors tend to believe
(1) friends, other authors, and colleagues within their own writing group,
(2) the best sales pitch with the least cost and most promises, and
(3) the voice of publishing reason, which I describe as myself.

There is nothing wrong with believing whom you want to believe, however, if experience and results make the difference, then you should be listening to the voice of publishing reason. I am not biased in any way towards any form of publishing. For me and my clients, it depends on their personal goals, wants, hopes, and dreams. I pride myself on telling the truth and unfortunately for some that is hard to accept.

My professional services are not inexpensive, I don’t make wild promises or offer guarantees, I refuse to paint a rosy picture of the bookselling marketplace, and I absolutely will not associate myself or do business with anyone that is not above reproach. These are the rules I go by and if that fits your criteria then send me an email, I will do everything I can to make you as successful an author as possible.