The most expensive book I ever bought

[davidlubar]

On December 7th (no symbolism there) of 2011, Marshall Cavenidsh Children's Books announced that they had been sold to Amazon. This announcement would have meant nothing to me, except that on March of that year, I sold a young-adult short-story collection to them. Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge is a book I had been trying to

Comments

[ext_926836]

Good for you for taking control of your career. It's a tough road to navigate sometimes. And I would love to attend that party.

[davidlubar]

And I'd love to have you attend. Maybe I can take the party on the road. :-)

[jennifer_j_s]

Congratulations on not being a pawn, David. I think you made the right decision.

[davidlubar]

Thanks. I appreciate the validation.

[d_michiko_f]

Not a meaningless gesture at all. Bravo to you!

Browsing bookstore shelves? Priceless.

[davidlubar]

Ohhhh. "Priceless." Nicely put.

[tracyworld]

I admire you so very much for sticking to your dream for your book (over ten long years) and fighting to make it happen on your own terms. Congratulations, David!

[davidlubar]

Thanks, Tracy. It's definitely been a long journey. I'm sure there are lots of other folks with similar dreams and similar journeys.

[tracyworld]

You're right about the multitude of dreams and journeys, but that doesn't make yours any less extraordinary. I salute you! :)

[nancy_v]

I want my books available in all formats and for sale at all venues. But when I sold the book to Marshall Cavendish, they were a traditional publisher, well loved by both the chains and the indies. (And by their authors.) That's the deal I signed up for,

YEP. Me, too.

[davidlubar]

I hope things work out for you.