The publishing industry has undergone massive change during the past
decade or so. It seems that nowadays almost everybody can self-publish a book,
and most people have done (hello!). Ultimately, we still strive for that
elusive contract with a big publisher and all the trimmings, even though the
reality is often far from the dream. However you publish your books, one thing
is certain: books are immortal. Readers will always crave something new and
will devour series after series in the quest for adventure and knowledge.
When the Kindle was launched, and a whole range of e-readers appeared on
the market, industry experts claimed that the good old paperback was dead. How
wrong they were! I heard on the radio earlier this week that independent
booksellers reported a boom in book sales during the Christmas 2018 period, a
surprise result considering that high street stores are failing to meet targets
and are closing at a rapid rate. I wonder if readers still like the feel and
smell of a book? I know I do. I mean, yes, I love my Kindle, but truthfully, I
read more physical books than eBooks. My Kindle is a useful, portable device
that can fit in my handbag, but nothing beats a book. And I still love hardback
books. Indeed, I dream of having my own novels published in hardback one day,
if only to fulfill a long-held desire.
Do you still read? What is your preferred medium for a book? I’m still
seeking an audience for #TheRedcliffeNovels
series, and I am working on my new vampire hunter series of standalone
novels. You can find the first two already published: Vampire of Blackpool and
Return of the Vampire Hunter. I also write and publish short stories
and the occasional poem. But I love books. I always will.
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