Absence

I am sorry that I have been absent for the last several days. I have had some professional changes in the last week or so, and I am going about the processes of changing to a new job in Charlotte. It will still be a job in the healthcare community, and it will be working for the same network that I was before. During this time I have had to essentially put some things on hold, and unfortunately, one of those things is getting the book published.

Let me speak to you about what interaction I have had with Lulu.com. Whereas CreateSpace was kind, courteous, but tenacious - LuLu has been laxidasical, slow, but informative. CreateSpace called me almost immediately after I let them know that I wished to speak with them. LuLu, however, just recently got back to me about my questions...weeks after I asked for them.

It might be the difference between hot and cold, fast and slow, tenacious, and letting me collect my thoughts, but there is contrast there, and really I am not sure which approach is better. LuLu only talks to me through email, and if I want to talk to anyone there is a charge. However, if I want to talk to someone at CreateSpace I just have to inform them.

Whatever their marketing scheme, I am looking into both of these organizations, but I am also keeping an eye open for other publishing firms that might be more helpful from a monetary standpoint. From what I am finding out, no matter where I go, editing is going to be the most expensive thing. So much so, that I feel that these self publishing companies are mostly an outlet for editors to get money.

Nothing wrong with that, if you are an editor, but the price is a bit steep for most people. Hence, that is why I am endeavoring to find a secondary means of income to help me pay for this. All of that has temporarily put on hold for now until I can transition into this new job in Charlotte. I will update here of any changes that occur.