Self-publishing – a reflection

The process leading up to my (traditionally published) first book was a fascinating journey. Discussions with many people on everything from editing to marketing to the cover design, were stimulating and thought-provoking.

The whole idea of having your book – from the very broad concept to the minutiae of individual sentences – subjected to such interrogation and scrutiny is a mildly scary prospect for many. However, with that first book, Up The Creek Without a Mullet, I truly relished and enj...