We can’t always predict how new friends or cohorts will be, whether or not we’ll get along or agree with new colleagues’ decisions. But we can hope. We can guess, surmise, and be pleasantly surprised when we realize we did make a good decision and these are nice people after all. I don’t know why I’m always surprised when I discover how cool editors are, but I am. And it’s always good. My most recent pleasant surprise has been being involved with Drollerie Press and the editors and authors.
For one, one of the reasons Drollerie Press does ebooks, besides the fiscal reason that it’s less expensive for all concerned, is that it’s more environmentally sound. It’s a step towards being more environmentally responsible. In addition, however, Drollerie Press has just announced that from here on out, for every book they release – online or in print - they will plant a tree. I think that is just so cool. My sister and I used to plan that if we ever got rich some day, or won the lottery, we’d buy up vacant lots in cities and turn them into parks and greenways. So, of course I think planting a tree for every release is the ultimate in cool.
Though I don’t have the ability to be another John Muir or Johnny Appleseed at the moment, I can support Drollerie Press in doing something similar. The more books Drollerie Press sells, the more likely they will be able to accept more books for submission and then release those books and plant those trees! So, I’m here to hawk those wares and tell you to check out some of their ebooks. Because starting now through October 17 all their ebooks will be on sale for $1.99 AND novellas and anthologies will be on sale for even less! So go check it out!
