While this site is new and no one has yet to read this blog, if I don't start writing no one ever will. I have decided to start with a series on publishing. It is, after all, what I do for a living.

There are many different types of publishers. Each offers a variety of services. Some specialize in specific genre and others in types of customers. The names associated with all the various publishers (e.g. traditional, vanity press, short-run, etc.) mean less than understanding what services are available and how to best choose a publisher who will work with you to your advantage.

In the first installment of the series, I will examine the difference between royalty and non-royalty publishing.

Hello and welcome to our new blog.

Books and More is about art and joy of independent books. From picture books to novels, we will cover the art of book making and the thrill of finding and sharing new works of literature.

Many great books are printed each year but never end up on the shelves at popular books stores. There are many great authors, poets, artists, photographers and others who would rejoice at the opportunity to publish their works and make them publicly available. We cover the topics necessary to make publishing your own works possible. We will also share new books and hidden treasures of the independent book world with you.

This blog will cover publishing techniques for all types of books. We will also highlight and review new works as we add them to our new bookstore.