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Publish America is indeed a legitimate publisher. As an author whose first novel has been published through PA (as well as one who regularly writes for Helium), I stand by my publisher. Prior to my decision, I researched my options. In the end, after weighing the pros and cons, I took the risk on PA.

In the year since publication of my novel, THE PIPES ARE CALLING, I have not regretted my choice.

Traveling the writers forums gives a reader an education. People love to beat up on the underdog. Publish America takes its licks from various disgruntled sources. There are lots of folks out there telling authors to stay away from PA. That's fine. This is America and we've all got free speech.

Critics out there who point fingers at Publish America, however,need to make sure they have their facts straight. Having read some of the NO articles, let me say that there is misinformation present. Everyone has a right to their opinion but facts are facts. Let me correct a few of the glaring errors if for no other reason than setting the proverbial record straight.

There is a big difference between Print on Demand and Publish on Demand. Publish America is a Print on Demand publisher. Copies of my novel are not sitting in a warehouse awaiting shipment on purchase. Nor are they sitting in bookstores collecting dust until one day they wind up in the sale bin. Now, don't get me wrong - I've found some good buys in those bins - even books by well known authors (imagine that). But it doesn't make sound financial sense.

Taking part in various forums has given me insight into the various pitfalls of the publication world that all authors face. There are millions of books out there, all competing for readership. Scroll through Amazondotcom if for no other reason than to marvel at the magnitude of books and authors. There is no room at the top except for the creme de la creme. Authors like me are thrilled if I stay a million and under. At least it means I'm selling.

Heck, last night I checked in for the first time in weeks and got a nice surprise. THE PIPES ARE CALLING was at position 103,400. Will it stay there? Nah, but it feels great while it lasts.

One critic accuses that PA publishes books with the pages falling out, with clip art covers and so on. This is absolute rubbish. My novel has a beautiful cover and has received many compliments on the cover art. The novel is a trade size paperback. It is as sturdy as any other trade size novel on the market. Check on the bookshelves at any book

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