Looking Back, But Looking Forward

Hey all,
One of the hardest things about my work these days is the way publishers open and close their doors so quickly. Even the strong and well run independent publishers are having difficulties. Amazon is so bent taking over small publishing, its really hard for anyone else to make headway in the changing market.
I've had several publishers close on me, and while some desperately needed to close, a few of them were doing the right thing. Knowing that and having them close anyway makes this b...