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Malcolm
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This novel is a hybrid. By that, I mean that the e-book (available on OmniLit) was published by Vanilla Heart Publishing, and the trade paperback (available on Amazon) was self-published by CreateSpace.

Why? Well, print-on-demand results in non-competitive retail prices compared to offset printing. So, I have an 808-page paperback that sells for $24.50. Needless to say, big-name authors are selling hardbacks for less than that.

On the other hand, the playing field is more level in the world of e-books where "Garden of Heaven" is only $5.99 on OmniLit. So the big, 240,500-word novel is done and I can now focus on something a bit shorter.

Curious. Then head out to my website at www.gardenofheaven.net

I began this novel in 1993 and wondered if it would ever be finished. Now, I need a bottle of Champagne or some Scotch or maybe both.

Malcolm
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PostSubject: Re: 'Garden of Heaven' published   'Garden of Heaven' published EmptyThu Jun 17, 2010 4:19 pm

I know that feeling! I started Arirang: The Bamboo Connection in 1981 and published it in 2006. Maybe Shelagh can set up a table for the long suffering authors with epic novels.....:-)

By the way, some small presses or moving toward ebook only....your system may catch on.
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Epic novels: yep, not a lot of call for them. The good thing about e-books is that people don't feel like they're making a major purchase when they buy that epic. :-)

Malcolm
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Abe F. March
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PostSubject: Re: 'Garden of Heaven' published   'Garden of Heaven' published EmptyThu Jun 17, 2010 10:25 pm

Congratulations Malcolm. I'd be pleased to join you in the celebration. I'll toast you tonight.
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Carol Troestler
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PostSubject: Re: 'Garden of Heaven' published   'Garden of Heaven' published EmptyFri Jun 18, 2010 8:22 am

Congratulations Malcolm. You encourage me to keep writing.

Carol
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Thank you, Abe and Carol!
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