Questionnaire

1. I have been thinking about trying to publish something myself and I was just wander how you went about getting it published? How would I do something like that?
Skitz: Well, what I did was search around for publishing agencies. But you have to look for free publishing, because there are agencies that charge you to get your book published with them, which is wrong. But my mom had found Publish America. I checked out there site and found where I can submit my story. Few days later, they emailed me back that they were willing to accept it. The only thing is that you really have to work through your story for all errors because unless you pay them $49, they won't correct any author errors. I've asked known authors a few things and they said if you go for a more known agency, it's better to get a publishing agent.
Now, going about getting an agent is a little more difficult because you have to follow their rules when submitting a story. A lot of them don't want unsolicited manuscripts; meaning they don't want you sending your manuscript to them if they don't ask for it. You have to send in your summary and stuff first. Then if they find it interesting, they'll later ask for the story itself.
If you want to know a little more, I have some links on my website. (hmariesalz. webs. com)

2. Is your third story, the Bound to Him story, about Cherry D?
Skitz: Yes. Most certainly, yes. Bound to Himis Cherry Daniels's story. The fourth story, Devoted to Him, is the one that goes in a different direction. It's a male's story. Paolo, in particular. This story is where we bring in a female that was never shown before. I just have to actually write it...

3. Do you have a contract with Publish America?
Skitz: Yes, PA owns the rights to all things To Him for seven years on each book. Though I retain all rights to the creation of the story, it can, in no way, be published in anything else without their knowledge and permission. Otherwise they could sue. So that means that no one can post any part of the story on anything without legal retaliation. Phooey.

4. Are your books going to be on the shelves of local book stores or just sold on the Internet?
Skitz: It all depends on the bookstores. Most won't take chances on ordering an unknown author. It's up to the readers to demand the books, then the stores would think, "Well, damn, maybe we should get some copies of that." It's not up to my publisher to distribute copies without being asked for them. Sorry.

5. When is there going to be another chapter of "A Huntress In A Witness Protection Operation"?
Skitz: Sorry about all the wait, but I've been busy with with home life and stuff. I also have other stories I've been trying to work on. And I'm hoping to get back into writing Crimson Tears so that I can submit it for a contest. Things will be staying slow, however, until I can get a lap top for myself. My best thoughts come to me at night when I'm half asleep. Go figure.