tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post5673734507796998159..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: #IWSG: SeptemberDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-4832845345092733702018-10-03T14:09:27.557-04:002018-10-03T14:09:27.557-04:00Oh no to the failed sump pump! My basement has flo...Oh no to the failed sump pump! My basement has flooded more than once, and it's such a nightmare to clean up. Feeling your pain. Hope things are better now.<br /><br />Glad the indie publishing journey has been a successful one for you. It takes a lot of work and know-how, but it certainly can pay off.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-61431837068042301452018-09-18T14:06:51.117-04:002018-09-18T14:06:51.117-04:00Thanks, Jean. Last year, I didn't think book e...Thanks, Jean. Last year, I didn't think book events were profitable. This year is different. Yay! I do like breaking even. I like making a profit even better. LOLDiane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-7188075966475593472018-09-16T19:30:52.430-04:002018-09-16T19:30:52.430-04:00Other than the flood, it was at least a good book/...Other than the flood, it was at least a good book/writing month. :) I agree, self publishing has some big benefits over small press publishing. I'm sure there are exceptions to that, but we haven't discovered them yet. Until then, book events, here we come!Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-71707898062352798122018-09-11T10:12:54.969-04:002018-09-11T10:12:54.969-04:00Thanks, Nick. The flooding is a costly affair. But...Thanks, Nick. The flooding is a costly affair. But there are worse disasters. This is minor compared to flooded streets or fires burning out of control. We deal with it and move on.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-83517240189333768772018-09-11T10:11:09.096-04:002018-09-11T10:11:09.096-04:00Thanks, Toi. And thanks for co-hosting. After year...Thanks, Toi. And thanks for co-hosting. After years of frustration (over writing with no income), I'm pretty happy.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-72014695700574646442018-09-11T10:09:36.625-04:002018-09-11T10:09:36.625-04:00You are so right about a book not selling itself. ...You are so right about a book not selling itself. It has to stand out and that means someone has to promote it. If I'm spending the time, energy, and money, more of the royalties should come my way. Thanks for stopping by.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-33089965954325690862018-09-11T10:07:38.923-04:002018-09-11T10:07:38.923-04:00Thanks, Janet. If I didn't put a positive spin...Thanks, Janet. If I didn't put a positive spin on this disaster, I'd cry. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-41510347068922511452018-09-11T10:06:37.459-04:002018-09-11T10:06:37.459-04:00Thanks, Diane. So glad to hear about the marketing...Thanks, Diane. So glad to hear about the marketing you're doing. I think the lack of marketing (by the pub) is a real drawback. Of course, it makes sense that you'd keep more of the money since you're spending it to advance sales.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-23498390269345949852018-09-09T02:06:16.471-04:002018-09-09T02:06:16.471-04:00Sounds like a very productive month, sounds like t...Sounds like a very productive month, sounds like the highs definitely outweighed your flooding woes. Great to hear how well self-publishing is working for you. Control is good!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-41124382015809514292018-09-06T23:21:31.819-04:002018-09-06T23:21:31.819-04:00Happy Be-lated IWSG Day!
Congratulations on the sa...Happy Be-lated IWSG Day!<br />Congratulations on the sales and the events.<br />Sorry to hear about your basement.<br />Glad self-publishing is allowing you to make money with your writing.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-44686303059187427422018-09-06T18:45:39.080-04:002018-09-06T18:45:39.080-04:00I like your attitude. Control is nice, but the se...I like your attitude. Control is nice, but the self-publisher has to be ready for the work involved. A book isn't going to sell itself.<br /><br />Your highs are pretty outstanding while your lows sound like a big hassle. But I agree that your highs outweigh those hassles.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out </a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-73339807938129117582018-09-06T16:51:05.323-04:002018-09-06T16:51:05.323-04:00Ooh, I cringed when you talked about the basement ...Ooh, I cringed when you talked about the basement flooding. I could see $$$ going down the drain (or sump pump). I like your attitude about the highs outnumbering the lows. Excellent way of looking at it. Congrats on your new book release!<br /><a href="http://jqrose.com" rel="nofollow">JQ Rose</a>J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-69967876256766827672018-09-06T15:19:43.928-04:002018-09-06T15:19:43.928-04:00Sorry about your basement.
DLP gives slightly bet...Sorry about your basement.<br /><br />DLP gives slightly better royalties (and our imprint a lot better) but since I'm spending all the money I think it's fair. And I've been a marketing maniac this week for Sherry's new book.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-89908838912675869682018-09-06T09:27:17.096-04:002018-09-06T09:27:17.096-04:00Thanks, Ellen. I, too, am enjoying reading what ch...Thanks, Ellen. I, too, am enjoying reading what choices others have made/are making. Just like "how to write" (plotting or pantsing) you do what works best for you.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-70953143426381236582018-09-06T09:25:17.842-04:002018-09-06T09:25:17.842-04:00Thanks, Olga. Life is a bunch of highs and lows. H...Thanks, Olga. Life is a bunch of highs and lows. Hopefully, when it all balances out, the highs are more.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-36163655136520890282018-09-06T09:24:27.460-04:002018-09-06T09:24:27.460-04:00Thanks, Natalie. Everybody has to decide what work...Thanks, Natalie. Everybody has to decide what works best for them. I'm glad I had the experience with both presses. I'm happier on my own.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-34520842896136723822018-09-06T09:23:14.976-04:002018-09-06T09:23:14.976-04:00Yes, Chrys, that's the book. I've thought ...Yes, Chrys, that's the book. I've thought about a sequel (even written part of it) for years. If ORS stayed with the publisher, I couldn't self-pub anything with those characters. I know many people who are very happy with them. I was happy to see it published, now I want to do more with it.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-83581020703809317062018-09-06T09:20:06.869-04:002018-09-06T09:20:06.869-04:00No, it isn't, Liza. But, we're dealing wit...No, it isn't, Liza. But, we're dealing with help from our fantastic children.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-6604841218024722952018-09-06T09:19:15.800-04:002018-09-06T09:19:15.800-04:00Thanks, Lee. Glad to hear others (like Elaine) exp...Thanks, Lee. Glad to hear others (like Elaine) experienced the same thing. Good to know I'm not alone.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-47520700358821959402018-09-06T07:04:43.901-04:002018-09-06T07:04:43.901-04:00What a shame about your basement! Glad you've ...What a shame about your basement! Glad you've had some wonderful writing accomplishments to help balance that out a bit. It's really interesting to read what publishing paths people are taking and why. Loved hearing your take on it.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-11006652333715222902018-09-05T21:36:30.040-04:002018-09-05T21:36:30.040-04:00Flooded basement sucks, but your writing highs are...Flooded basement sucks, but your writing highs are wonderful. I agree absolutely about the self-publishing road. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-44637326521064740482018-09-05T19:22:46.696-04:002018-09-05T19:22:46.696-04:00Glad you sold so many books and that your writing ...Glad you sold so many books and that your writing is going well. I think many authors who self-publish like the control like you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-14142962818592548552018-09-05T17:26:57.193-04:002018-09-05T17:26:57.193-04:00One Red Shoe is your TWRP title right? For me, I&#...One Red Shoe is your TWRP title right? For me, I'm keeping the books they've published with them since I won't be able to do any better on my own if I self-published those books. I'd only get my rights back if I got an agent who said it would be a good idea and promised I could get a bigger publisher to push them more. lol But, after my series is done, I will be going elsewhere. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-48926191698511396032018-09-05T16:21:40.696-04:002018-09-05T16:21:40.696-04:00It is wonderful that you are achieving your goal. ...It is wonderful that you are achieving your goal. Good luck with that basement...been there, done that. It's not fun.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-8200899597206694692018-09-05T16:17:05.341-04:002018-09-05T16:17:05.341-04:00Flooded basements are a pain - we've been thro...Flooded basements are a pain - we've been through that. We lost mostly stuff we weren't using (that's why it was in the basement) but also some irreplacable photographs, Christmas ornaments, and the like. And the $$$$ to clean it up. But there it is. <br /><br />Awesome on the 17,000 words! And I lean to your thoughts on self-publishing. My good friend and author, Elaine Orr, has alsoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com