My intent was slightly different, a small book with a small publisher. But I feel the pain. Publishing, and reading has changed...a lot. Here is a piece I wrote on this overall trend (below). I am a fan of the genre of police procedurals. But I think your outlook is a reasonable one, write for yourself. Let the chips fall where they may. https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2023/11/farewell-peak-literacy-we-hardly-knew-you/
My intent was slightly different, a small book with a small publisher. But I feel the pain. Publishing, and reading has changed...a lot. Here is a piece I wrote on this overall trend (below). I am a fan of the genre of police procedurals. But I think your outlook is a reasonable one, write for yourself. Let the chips fall where they may. https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2023/11/farewell-peak-literacy-we-hardly-knew-you/
Your piece resonates with me, Brian. Quite a bit.