Hi Songbird, I have been promoting and selling my book and making enough money to cover the costs. But that's about it for now. I have learned that the way to sell books is via reviews and presentations. Well, talk about coming out of my comfort zone! I am a recovering shy person, so to ask for a review or schedule a presentation is difficult. But considering the topics I wrote about (abuse and its ramifications) I can't be shy if I want to break the silence surrounding these issues. Maybe others can share how they market their books. My initial cost to Authorhouse was not that bad. I consider the costs of the freelance editors as part of my publishing costs. I buy books in wholesale lots of 25 from Authorhouse. Then I sell them for retail at presentations. For example, our local college offers a social work course about domestic violence. My book covers that topic through my life experience. So, I was invited to speak to the class and sell books. I donate a dollar from each book sale to the local women's shelter. I literally sell books out of the trunk of my car. Here's an interesting story: I went to Kinko's to have a copy of the cover made. After the clerk made the copy, she asked, "Are you the author?" I said yes, and she said, "I heard about this book. How do I get a copy?" Well, I sold her one right there and then from the trunk of my car. I also went to get my car inspected for license renewal, and the mechanic saw the lot in the back seat of my car and bought a copy. My problem is that I rely on synchronicity. I need a business plan! What else did you ask? I get on a tangent and forget the original question! Love and Light, Lynn