Self-Publishing Puts You in the Driver's Seat

by Melanie Hunter
(Maryland)

Self published with Xlibris.

I recommend self-publishing, because it lets you take charge of your creative project and its marketing. Instead of waiting for someone to take a chance on you, if you have a story that you're dying to get published, self-publishing allows you to do that.

You have to put in more work to market the book, but it's your baby. You birthed it. You believe in it, so of course, you're going to do everything you can to promote it.

My book is about a flower, who becomes dissatisfied with her life and longs to experience life outside of the confines of her flower pot. My 14-year-old daughter is the illustrator. She's an amazing artist, and I'm so proud of her!