The Author Guy Blog by Larry B. Gildersleeve

 15 th December 2023

Hello, out there.

Welcome back. Today, I want to share with you how proud I was when, upon renewing my passport recently for the fifth time since 1981, I listed my profession as “author.” It represents a dream come true for me since my high school days, and places me into what I believe is a very special category – one I encourage you to join.

I’ve read many times that 80% of the U.S. population has thought at one time or another about writing a book. Only a very small percentage actually begin the process, and a miniscule number will go on to finish a manuscript. Sadly, for me at least, an even smaller subset of that tiny number will go on and actually publish a book.

The rise of small and mid-size indie and hybrid publishers in recent years has opened doors for authors that were previously closed by the tight knit community of agents and mainstream publishers. I, for one, happily walked through that door ten years ago, and I would be delighted to share my hard-earned insights with anyone who contacts me at larry@larrygildersleeve.com.

I believe it was Maya Angelou who said something to the effect that if there is a book you want to read that hasn’t yet been written – write it. To which I say – Amen!

Until next week … Vaya con Dios

Larry B. Gildersleeve