Queries: Why I Only Sent Five

Being a self-published author is not easy and many authors question their sanity after they launch themselves into the crazy world of self-publishing. With there being so much work, time, and money involved in the self-publishing process many authors seek the traditional route, securing a literary agent and selling their work to a major publishing company. However, this may not be the best route for many authors.

When I first got the idea to write a novel, I envisioned myself being a big time...