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Goodreads asked R. Gayle Hawkins:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

R. Gayle Hawkins Do not believe that you absolutely need money to become published. I self-published both eBook and Print-on-Demand free. You are able to advertise at low cost or free. Remember that large publishers and agents will control the market and that will hinder your sales.

Just keep in mind your desires. Money is good to have, but I write to get the stories out there. They contain uniqueness that is not always shown in historical romance.

Now, if you simply do it for money, others probably have better advice. Talk with them. Go the direction you desire as it is all about you and your writing.

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