Does anyone here know anything about self-publishing?

Hi Tracey,

From what I've read or heard, it's quite expensive.  I went through PA and I'm sure you've heard some of the negative rumors about them and I can assure you that they are all true.  They stay in business because it doesn't cost the author anything.  You will get a book that you will have to market on your own. 

I've only heard bad things about self-publishing, vanity presses and print on demand.  A lot of book stores won't carry such titles and then you are stuck with an unmarketable book and a lot of frustration.

I guess I feel like Stephan and before I submit to publishers I check the editor’s and predator’s web site so I won't get bamboozled again.

I’m sure that has got to be a happy self -published author out there…somewhere