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Indie Authors: Yakkers, Tweeters, Braggers? Is that all there is to us? by @JackAUrquhart

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jaurquhart

©2013 by Jack A. Urquhart   2177 words “To me, it seems disrespectful … that a ‘wannabe’ assumes it’s all so easy s/he can put out a ‘published novel’ without bothering to read, study, or do the research … Self-publishing is … Continue reading →

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