tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803317796134800973.post7036439184552489095..comments2010-09-27T06:27:33.046-07:00Comments on KJ Roberts: GUEST BLOGGER - Sunny FrazierKJ Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13913044293906489420noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803317796134800973.post-46600900310822632912010-03-09T08:27:33.443-08:002010-03-09T08:27:33.443-08:00When I first started out, I looked for an agent, b...When I first started out, I looked for an agent, being that I was in New Orleans and not New York or California, unaware in my ignorance that such a thing as indie publishers even existed. I feel extremely fortunate that an agent didn't decide to give me a chance, because I would have never signed with my "small" publisher and likely would still not be published. My novel sales are slow but steady, and even had an agent found me a big name publisher willing to risk publishing me, no big house would have kept the novel of a no-name such as myself on the shelf as long as my publisher has kept my novel in print. New writers need the chance to build momentum, most will not be overnight success stories, and small presses provide that opportunity where big houses do not. I may not be on the NY Times Bestseller list YET, but I believe I am earning my keep at my small press.Holli Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976235735822063166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803317796134800973.post-74600095223088527162010-03-07T13:06:41.691-08:002010-03-07T13:06:41.691-08:00Well put Sunny. I know I've learned a ton of ...Well put Sunny. I know I've learned a ton of stuff from my writing/publishing choices. The biggest thing I've learned is that when it comes right down to it, each writer is responsible for his/her own success. It matters less who published them every day.T. L. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280040102040626570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803317796134800973.post-67519609467975044802010-03-05T07:16:42.690-08:002010-03-05T07:16:42.690-08:00Thank you Sunny for stopping by today.
I think se...Thank you Sunny for stopping by today.<br /><br />I think setbacks is something all types of artist have to deal with. And then take some form of control over their work. It's a tough business and you have to decide what route is the best for you. <br /><br />The ebook industry has its pros and cons just like any other business. But I think it's the right route for me at this point in my career. I hope everything works out for you, Sunny, in your choice of direction.KJ Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913044293906489420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803317796134800973.post-18152757612869350142010-03-05T04:10:40.538-08:002010-03-05T04:10:40.538-08:00So glad you bounced back and didn't let your s...So glad you bounced back and didn't let your self-pub debacle get you down.<br /><br />Congrats!Piper Dennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456792447298772844noreply@blogger.com