Aspiring Writer Q and A part two

The road to publication is a long and bumpy one. Sure, there are those instant success stories, but for the most part every author out there has had their own personally roller coaster ride of a journey towards finally, finally signing that first, miraculous book contract. I certainly had mine. And–though I don't at all mean to be discouraging–I think the whole challenge of getting published is an especially complex one in these crazy economic times.

Last month, my lovely writing buddy...