Hybrid and Loving it by Peg Herring
In 2006 I signed a contract with a respected publisher, and since then they’ve released six of my books. When I found I could write more than a book every two years, I signed with an additional publisher who liked two ideas I had for a series. Soon I had three series going. Though hectic, it was lovely to be a traditional author—and actually still is. The publishers handle the publishing part, and I simply write books. I don’t earn the massive amounts of money people think authors make, but there is money, and besides, I get nice press from reviewers, and I have readers who wait eagerly for the next book in each series. A few years ago word began circulating that traditionally published authors were venturing into the world of self-publishing. At first I thought, “How could they?” but as time went on, the question changed to “How could I?” Publishers and agents look for books that will sell lots of copies. That’s understandable from a profit standpoint, but it means the...