I have been toying with the idea of self-publishing my novel. I have worked hard to create interest through my blogs, facebook and twitter, but I'm unable to put the book in your hands unless I self-publish and give you the ability to download it instantly. This may seem like such an easy decision, but it's not! Getting an agent and publisher, while it is a daunting task, validates an author's work. It means that someone else likes your work enough to promote it and get into