Self-Publishing: Why Would You Do That?

Sword and Chant, my epic fantasy novel, is slated to be available November 16.  I'm very, very glad I chose to delay.  The novel is better for it.

I've been asked often why I've chosen to self-publish.  The reasons are many, will likely be misunderstood by some, and be of interest to very few.  The decision wasn't made lightly, quickly, or all in one swell foop.  I thought about it.  I talked with folks about it.  I even charted options.  In the end, self-publishing was right for me.

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