How come the print version isn’t out yet?

This is a question I get occasionally. I really do want to have print versions for my fans, and I’m on my way there. Archangel Down is now in print, as well as I Bring the Fire Part I, Monsters: I Bring the Fire Part II, Chaos: I Bring the Fire Part III, and In the Balance: I Bring the Fire Part 3.5.

The reason that it takes so long is because it’s really expensive and time consuming. So far, as illustrated in the chart above, I’ve made about $500 for my print books. Total. Ever. That is so far from “breaking even” that it is painful to even talk about. The thing is, people aren’t that inclined to buy a $9.99 - $10.99 priced print book from a self-published author. That is serious dough and takes a lot of faith (thanks to all who took that leap of faith!) Also, print book advertising happens on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart even if the purchase happens on Amazon. I am not likely to get on those shelves unless a traditional publisher picks up my series. That is possible–especially if the audio versions of my series start to do well–but not likely.

So for those who prefer print, I’m sorry, I am getting to it! I am trying to get all the print versions done before the final audio version is released next summer … just because.