The publishing business ain’t what it used to be! Back in the day, authors had few choices if they wanted to get a book published. The traditional route would be to find an agent who would send your manuscript around to various publishers and take a percentage of the profit — if any. For unknown or first-time authors, this route was (and still is) a real long shot. Things have become even more difficult in the publishing world, with only a handful of big corporations controlling the production and distribution of books. But now self-publishing has come into its own. Is there any money in self-publishing your book? Ask James Redfield, author of “The Celestine Prophecy.” Or Irma Rombauer, who wrote and self-published “The Joy of Cooking.” Answer: Absolutely!

To learn more about self-publishing your book, visit the website of Thunder Mountain Productions.