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Hi,
My name is Sam. Last year I self-published a crime novel Daughters of Derby. (I hesitated before saying that I self-published given some of the things I've read.)
I've just finished the first draft of another novel Heretics. It's a horror/time travel novel set in 1959 and 1859. I'm planning to try and get published via the conventional route this time.
Looking to network, learn, get advice.
 
Welcome!:) 'Heretics' sounds interesting. Good luck!
Litopia isn't normally this quiet by the way...
 
Hi there! And best of luck on Heretics. Sounds interesting!
 
Hello :) It does sound interesting. And congratulation on Daughter's of Derby. Litopia's friendly to the idea of self-publishing. It really is :) Plenty of it happening here. Any concerns centre on cost, reliable editing, and support in marketing
 
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Thank you all for your kind welcome - if only the rest of the internet was so pleasant!
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Hi Sam, come down to the Flash Club, dip your toes into the soothing flow of your fellow Litopians creative gurgling -- all in under 500 words.
 
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