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. And completing projects at my own pace seems to
support 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, 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 a long time, 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.
And exploring options has always worked for me.
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 look to traditional publishing options
again at some point. This approach gives authors more time to
focus on writing instead of book production, and it also
fuels editorial precision and collaboration.
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