When I finished Wode House I wasn’t sure whether to submit to literary agents and publishers first or, self publish with a view to seeking representation.
I decided to see if I could create a mailing list to establish and generate interest. I said to myself, if I could get at least 100 people on my mailing list with a view to hoping half of that would buy my book that I would self publish initially.
The mailing list reached 100 within hours and as such I decided to take the risk of self publishing.
Launch day was Monday, 03/06/19 and it was a complete whirlwind. I’ve sold more than 50 copies (the second goal in self publishing) and already I’m receiving phenomenal feedback.
I originally hoped one person would enjoy it. Here are some of the comments from feedback I’ve received so far:
‘Rachel, it’s brilliant’
‘honestly, I couldn’t…
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