Here is my 2022 year-end breakdown of what I learned as an indie author this year as well as a full listing of how much I spent on services and how much I earned.
2021 Year-end Wrap-up: Full Sales and Expenses as an Indie Author
I thought that 2021 was going to be the year that we left the Coronavirus pandemic far behind us. I didn’t foresee variants, supply chain issues, or resistance to public health recommendations. When I look back at 2021, I realize now that the world has changed in ways that we’re never going back to again. To be honest, I’m still coming to terms with navigation through this part of the pandemic. This year hasn’t been easy for me.
What Does The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Have to Do with Being an Author? Everything!
I’ve been in indie publishing now since 2011 and have some solid experience under my belt. But I’ve not been able to clearly capture what my journey has taken to dream up and publishing 10 books. But now I can. I recently watched episode 7, season 2 (“Look, She Made a Hat”) of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon and knew that I had found two kindred spirits in show creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino. I’ve been a big fan of Sherman-Palladino since I first saw Gilmore Girls back in 2000. I love the family dynamic portrayed on screen, the witty dialogue and that precious made up world of Sleep Hollow where the freaks and geeks all go about their way.
What's Your Greatest Challenge as an Indie Author?
What's the biggest obstacle you're trying to overcome?
I'm curious. Write and let me know.
For me, I could probably write a book about all the challenges I've had to overcome. The question is a hard one because there are so many competing ones...
Our Time to Rise: Digital Book World Indie 2017 Wrap-up
Based right outside of Philadelphia, I took the train up to New York and went hoping to find answers at Digital Book World Indie 2017. Truth be told, one of the main reasons why I went was to hear Data Guy talk in the Tight Insights: The Indie Universe Quantified session. I wanted to see his data on the big screen. I could have listened to him for hours (more on that in a bit).
Reach for the Stars Even if You Fail
I have just come home from seeing Jodorowsky's Dune in the movies with an old friend from high school. A lot of events had to come together for me to see this movie and it so inspired me that I rushed home and am now sitting in front of the computer. I've been up since 5 am, worked all day, went to see the movie and now it's 10 pm but I need to write this all out before it slips through my mind.