Just When You Think Getting Published Couldn't Get Any Harder...

This blog has put me in touch with a LOT of aspiring writers. People with real talent who often work two jobs-- one that pays the bills and that of a full time author. It's been a heck of a learning experience for me and I've learned that being a published author is probably more due to luck than talent-- unfortunately.

But if there's one illusion I've held to, it's the one that says getting an offer from a big publisher is the end game. The point at which you can take solace in the fact that, even if you don't make as much money as you'd hoped to, you will at least see your words in print.

I'm afraid that reading this post by Ian Tregillis, the author of Bitter Seeds,  makes it clear that when it comes to getting a book published there are no guarantees. Talk about frustrating. I encourage you to click on the link and read Ian's post whether you're an aspiring author or not. It'll make you appreciate your favorite authors even more. Though it'll depress the heck out of all you writers...