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Published in 1999
359 pages
9x6"
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Date of birth?
Mine? About 50 years ago. My book? It came back from the printer in October 1999. Offical pub date, whatever that means, was Nov 17, 1999.

What was the quantity of your print run(s) + how much did it work out per book?
Initial print run 5K. Cost per book about $2.35

If it doesn't say on the book, what did you sell your book for?
$15 is list, which is what I sell it for at my website, etc. Amazon et al charge $15. (I pay postage if you buy from my website, and I sign it.) If I sell it to you cash (in person) I generally charge $10.

How can people get your book now?
My website, Softpro, Amazon, Fatbrain, a few random bookstores here and there. Bookstores can also get it from Bookpeople, a distributor in Oakland, CA.

What inspired you to make a book?
See famous essay at my site.

What did you do to promote it?
See famous essay.

What would you do differently, and why?
I would write it in one year instead of over four. Why? because I've learned a lot about how to write a novel.

Why aren't there any women self-publishing books?
Maybe they're too smart?

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(Psst! We're continuing the discussion on women publishing books over here.)