I was going to call this little missive Mohamad and the Mountain, but the current title seems fair enough.

I’ve tried, I’ve been very trying, to get myself traditionally published.

It could be a timing issue, my sales pitch, or indeed the project just isn’t up to scratch.

It could be all the above.

Maybe it is just a few of those points?

Although I don’t think it’s the last one.

So, If I’ve real belief in my project why don’t I back myself and self-publish?

It’s a good question.

It’s a superb question.

It’s one I’ve attempted to rationalise away for years, and now I can no longer do that.

I MUST publish or indeed be dammed for eternity to never know if my work would ‘make it.’

I am aware that self-publishing is as fraught to the vagaries and whims of its traditional sibling. 

I know that my timing and delivery will be as susceptible to the whims of the gods as any traditional effort, but at least I’ll have tried.

So that is what I’m going to do.

I am seeking a professional editor to help me polish my script as best we can, and then I’ll seek out a professional to design a captivating book cover.

Coins have been counted; funds set aside.

December is my target.

Hopefully, my product will be successful, but if its not, if I fail, then I know that I will never be one of those who know neither victory nor defeat.

I am entering the arena.

A ride so long delayed is now starting with earnest.

Stay safe & remain sane!