Name: AA Freda
Book Title: A Police Action
Genre: Coming of Age/Historical Fiction
Publisher: Dorrance
Thank you for your time in answering our questions about
getting published. Let’s begin by having you explain to us why you
decided to become an author and pen this book?
AA––I
just love writing and have several manuscripts done. Instead of letting them
sit on the shelf gathering dust, I decided to publish my work and have the
public take a look at my creations.
Is this your first book?
AA––No this is my second. My first was Goodbye Rudy
Kazoody. Another coming of age about teenagers growing up in New York City. It
received excellent critical reviews and was a Readers Favorite award winner in
Urban Fiction. It is sometimes compared to an earlier novel and movie called
Sleepers.
With this particular book, how did you publish – traditional,
small press, Indie, etc. – and why did you choose this method?
AA––I
independently published. This is the quickest way to market. I want to share my
works. I believe I write a good quality product and I want people to enjoy my
stories.
Can you tell us a little about your publishing journey? The pros and cons?
AA––There
are many talented people in independent publishing. I have enjoyed working with
them in developing my stories. Unfortunately, few of the independents have any
kind of marketing background. The marketing has been the most frustrating.
What lessons do you feel you learned about your particular
publishing journey and about the publishing industry as a whole?
AA––Ask
to be paid what you believe your book is worth. Too many people are giving out
freebies or $ .99 cent ebooks. I believe my stories are worth a whole lot more
than a mere 99 cents.
Would you recommend this method of publishing to other authors?
AA––Yes,
provided that you are willing to put in the time and effort into marketing. At
the end of the day this is a business, treat the books as such.
What’s the best advice you can give to aspiring authors?
AA––Two
pieces of advice. One-be persistent, don’t worry about rejection, keep pushing
forward. Two-be honest in your writing. Make sure the readers get their money’s
worth.
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