10 Things I’ve Learned Self-Publishing Books

In 2011, I began a journey that hasn’t ended yet: I started writing my first thriller novel, and myfirst-ever attempt at writing fiction,The Golden Crystal. I wasn’t planning on publishing it beyond having a couple hardcover copies printed: one for my dad for a Christmas gift and one to have on the coffee table at home, because, well, vanity.

As I reached the end of the project, something nagged at me. Iloved this process. This journey of takingnothingand creating something out of it; it wasn...