Hello everyone!

[Matt McGovern]

I discovered this forum just this morning while doing an Internet search for "fresh" ideas to sell my recently published novel.

Writing is a life-long passion for me. Just over four years ago, I left corporate America behind to pursue self-employment where I could write for a living (I also do editing, book design, and Web development/programming work).

So far, so good...and the freedom of self-employment has given me the energy and creativity boost I needed to pursue writing more seriously than ever before.

My writing "focus" ranges from long and short fiction, to poetry, song lyrics, and even children's stories--not to mention promotional copy, how-to articles, and Web site copy.

I live in southern Maine with my wife and two children (please visit my profile for more information).

I look forward to learning from and sharing with you all!

[aka eraser]

<eraser rolls out the Welcome Matt>

Sorry. :b

Sounds like you'll have lots to contribute. Glad to have you here. :D

[Arisa81]

Welcome ! :party

April

[Sailor Kenshin]

Hey, Matt. Welcome to the forum!

How are those Maine winters? I whine when I have to shovel four inches of snow.

[Flawed Creation]

hi, welcome to absloute write.

i really like this site.

[Matt McGovern]

Thanks for the welcomes everyone. This seems like a great group! As for those Maine winters, they can be long and cold and snowy--but it's something you get used to. Makes one all the more grateful for summer...and a yearly trek to Florida!

Cheers all and happy writing! Speaking of which, I have a deadline today (though I'd much prefer cruising through the treasure trove of posts on this forum).

[mammamaia]

here's one more :welc ... from one who spent a summer/fall/winter down east [summer in pleasant harbor and fall/winter in ellsworth]... wonderful folks there!...

love and hugs, maia

[Flawed Creation]

i do have a question, Matt: if your novel is recently published, why are you looking for ways to sell it?
haven't you sold it already? or do you mean sell mroe copies to the public?

[mammamaia]

is this a self-published book you are marketing on your own?... if so, there are some threads along that line, somewhere around here... check the novel and non-fiction boards... m

[Matt McGovern]

Hi Flawed Creation:

I mean to sell more copies to the public. I self-published to maintain creative control over the book. Now I'm seeking ways to get the book to market.

- Matt

[Matt McGovern]

mammamaia:

Yes this is a self-published work I am trying to market on my own. I'm planning on checking other threads. If you remember any specific ones, let me know. It would be much appreciated. I am impressed with the variety of backgrounds and breadth of knowledge I am finding on this discussion board.

- Matt