When I first started self-publishing, I didn't have any idea what I was doing. Still don't, but I've learned a few things along the way, such as NEVER rely on my own proofreading alone, hire an editor, pay for a professional cover artist. Before I learned those hard lessons, in my zeal I had ordered a dozens copies of my books. I quickly realized they were awful and never let them see the light of day. I finally threw them all away about two or three months ago. Or so I thought.
My husband dug them out of the trash. It wasn't out of any sentimentality toward me or my writing. He has never been on board with my writing. Nor has he read any of my work. However, he cannot bear to throw anything away. If it wasn't for me, our house would turn into an episode of Hoarders.
Well, unbeknownst to me, he fished those books out of the trash bin. He's been passing them around to people at work and around town. Also, he has a flea market booth that he runs as a hobby. I'm pretty sure he's been selling those books for a buck or two. I swear, there's a typo on every single page. I'm so embarrassed and mortified! Anyone who reads one of those books will never purchase another one written by me, of that I am sure. So I am here now, looking for pity.
My husband dug them out of the trash. It wasn't out of any sentimentality toward me or my writing. He has never been on board with my writing. Nor has he read any of my work. However, he cannot bear to throw anything away. If it wasn't for me, our house would turn into an episode of Hoarders.
Well, unbeknownst to me, he fished those books out of the trash bin. He's been passing them around to people at work and around town. Also, he has a flea market booth that he runs as a hobby. I'm pretty sure he's been selling those books for a buck or two. I swear, there's a typo on every single page. I'm so embarrassed and mortified! Anyone who reads one of those books will never purchase another one written by me, of that I am sure. So I am here now, looking for pity.
