A writer's notebook

This is post #1 - I sent my latest manuscript to Infinity Publishing on Sept. 1. They publish just about anything for what I consider a reasonable price. You pay, they print. Why don't I use a major publishing house for my work? Because the major houses only take manuscripts submitted and recommend by agents, and literary agents are reluctant to even look at the work of someone my age. Understandably they prefer younger writers who will be around for a long time, and ostensibly will provide them with an income over that period of time, while I might not last through lunch tomorrow. This fact was explained to me after I had spent several years trying to find an agent. Finally, one took pity on me and explained the age factor. Forget it, she said, you're just too old. I was 62 at the time. and newly retired from the newspaper business.

Since them I've had six books published (see my bio) and a seventh on the way. I don't think I've sold enough books to cover my expenses over the years, but my books are being read by a few discerning readers, and that's enough for me. Do you like to read? Check them out at my webside, jameskruger.com or jameskruger.net. I own both domains. And welcome. I look forward to hearing from you.