"42,000 copies in six months"

Who says Amazon isn't helping authors?

Offbeat Books Easier Sell in Online Marketplace
By Elizabeth M. Gillespie, Associated Press

It's the classic tale: "Cellular biologist Bruce Lipton holds no fond memories of his early struggles to get his book published. One by one, the big houses in New York looked at "Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles," but eventually said no…"

So what's he do? Would you believe, "he signed on with an independent press that relies heavily on Amazon.com … [and] more than 42,000 copies have sold in six months."

Now if that information doesn't peak your interest, what would?

The remainder of the article hits on several fascinating points, but overall most support the original topic that although maybe helping the used book market a little too much, the "Amazon" concept is helping many authors reach and audience they wouldn't find otherwise.

A very interesting read!

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