Everything we experience is a reflection of the human struggle to
somehow right itself against the rocky waves of time.
— D.A. Hickman
I established my own publishing imprint in 2014. Given the relentless pace of change within
the confines of traditional publishing, it was a great way to acquire firsthand
experience into the mechanics of publishing.
Also, having been an organizational development consultant, I enjoy the demands of project
design and management. Plus, doing things at my own pace seems to support
and spurs the unpredictable nature of the creative process.
Choosing cover art, for instance. Or a book title.
For a deeply personal book like The Silence of Morning, for instance, I only arrived at the
title after trying on many alternatives. And while it didn’t surface until I’d worked on
the manuscript for many years, it fit the book like no other by instantly returning
me to the very moment of loss, one that pointed to a remarkable truth, revealed
in a powerful (and illuminating) context never to be forgotten.
Publication, in this era, is about literary choices—carving out a creative space
to generate a vision that aligns with authorial priorities and projects,
by imbuing them with personal meaning, even eloquence.
Will I publish otherwise at some point?
My first book was published by William Morrow, so yes, now that I better understand how
manuscripts become books, I may one day look to traditional publishing options once
more. For one thing, it give authors more time to focus on writing versus book
production, so as I complete new projects, I’ll definitely assess my plans
and priorities one day at a time.
CMP at capturingmorningpress dot com
Please see the BOOKS page in SunnyRoomStudio for my CMP titles.