John Locke Signs Print Distribution Deal With Simon & Schuster

John Locke - the first self-publisher to join the Kindle Million Club - has signed a print distribution deal with Simon & Schuster.

Naturally, there has been some hysterical reaction either painting John Locke a "sell out", or declaring that this deal is proof that self-publishing is a flash in the pan and that traditional publishing is where it's at.

Neither is close to being true.

First of all, and most importantly, John Locke is not giving up any rights. He has not signed a "publishing"...