I really don't understand the agent process

[Satyrical Raven]

Robert,

while you may not like the process, it is the beast you have to deal with - either that or continue to self-publish.

Regardless of how fair or unfair you may think it to be, it is the writing world and this is a new authors apprenticeship - simple.

Also, given this is a online forum, arguing this strongly against the system may not be the wisest thing in the world as you could come off as someone not willing to accept/make changes. True or not, the impression will likely follow you.

And just replying to your comment on ‘if the wine is sour throw it out’ – as much as I’d love to take credit for coming up with this, I cannot. It is attributed to Mr De Vinci – and not a bad motto for life?

[Jonathan Price]

Sorry Leslee: I thought I was clear, but then again.. And yes it was through Booksurge. Since I wrote it for fun and just wanted to get it out there I self published it. It did fairly well and was not only carried on Amazon and Kindle but was picked up at some independent book stores. I more than made back my investment and doing it this way, also it will never go out of print. I looked into going another route with my new book and am discovering the traditional method is a road full of potholes.
Again sorry you don't understand what I was trying to say. It was nothing more than a philosophical observation.
Take care.

[leslee]

No problemo.

[Jonathan Price]

Raven: No doubt true on all counts. But again, it is nothing more than an observation. Not an argument.
Thanks for the input.

[Jena Grace]

Yes, and if you are using your real name, I'd suggest an alias. B)