The New York Times had an interesting article about Kathleen McGowan. Last year at BEA, McGowan was a self-published author who paid her own way to the convention and "'had to really beg people to come talk to you.' Returning to the couple's hotel room one night, she broke down in tears. 'I was, like, is there any point for us to be here? I felt like I was giving people my book, and they didn't even want it.'" This year, she went to BEA with a seven-figure advance in hand. It's a nice article about how someone's publishing fortunes can change in a year.
What a Difference A Year Makes
The New York Times had an interesting article about Kathleen McGowan. Last year at BEA, McGowan was a self-published author who paid her own way to the convention and "'had to really beg people to come talk to you.' Returning to the couple's hotel room one night, she broke down in tears. 'I was, like, is there any point for us to be here? I felt like I was giving people my book, and they didn't even want it.'" This year, she went to BEA with a seven-figure advance in hand. It's a nice article about how someone's publishing fortunes can change in a year.