I’ve been self-publishing since the mid-1990s. Started with punk zines. Moved to books. Never stopped. Here’s what I’m doing now.
Why I write this blog:
Most author income advice comes from people selling courses, not making money from books. They’ve had one lucky break or they’re teaching theory they’ve never tested themselves.
You deserve better: practical guidance from someone who’s actually built a sustainable author business over decades.
This is a personal space for me to write honestly about what it’s actually like being in the trenches as a successful self-published author, written by someone with a track record selling self-help books in the real world.
What actually sells books. How platforms change the game. The marketing lessons I learned the hard way.
What you’ll find here:
Stories from 30 years of independent publishing. What works and what doesn’t when you publish on your own. The reality of dealing with platforms, payment processors, and politicians. Practical lessons learned the hard way. No promises that everything will work out.
My approach:
I don’t believe in secrets or formulas. I believe in doing the work, learning from mistakes, and refusing to give up creative control.
This blog isn’t about getting rich or famous. It’s about staying independent, long-term, without compromise.
This blog is for you if:
You’re publishing independently or thinking about it. You want the truth, not the sales pitch. You value freedom over comfort. You’re in this for the long haul.
I’m still here. Still publishing. Still learning.
