Why's it so difficult to sell a self-published book? by A. B. Whelan

Today I'm delighted to welcome author A. B. Whelan to my blog as she continues to tour with her acclaimed novel, Fields of Elysium. Not only does the novel have a perfect title; it's got the most gorgeous cover too.

Teenagers in love, strange new worlds (and not just the strangeness and newness of a move to LA), high school problems, parent problems (that dreaded GPS watch), and problems that are seriously out of this world--find my review here.  But how will you find the book on shelves...