My self-publishing path

I started out writing creative stories a number of years ago, but they were not accepted by traditional publishers. I did get one acceptance from a Canadian Publisher, but then they went bankrupt. Years later, I started using Ibooks on my ipad, reading and downloading books. I thought to myself, 'I can write a book that's cheaply priced,' so I rummaged through my old stories and reworked one of them. It needed a lot of work. Then I had it professionally edited and organised the self-publishing process via Bookbaby. Bookbaby have now distributed my book, Crystal Light to a range of online retailers. I also have a Book Page with them, where customers can buy my book directly on that page. They also sent me information about Book Promo, which involves Bookbaby's publishing partners for marketing purposes. I have gone crazy with some of these marketing companies, but have steered clear from some of the expensive paid promotions for now. I am working on another romance as well as a romantic suspense. It is so rewarding and meaningful to have that control over people's lives in fiction. It is my passion for life.