Why I’m in on the web:

Why I’m posting Ellium on the web (http://www.asylumink.net) is because I’ve already published two graphic novels and some floppies the traditional way.

My first books I put out my self. I went through a distributor, organized my advertising, called retailers and made my pitch. I wasn’t blown away with the results, but I did cover the cost of printing and turned a little profit.

Then I moved on to publishers and I really didn’t like what I found. For example, I found out that my book was being solicited for sales at a convention from a fan – Mind you I had a massive advertising campaign planned and money on the line that need to coincide with the solicitation. So that royally sucked. Other publishers were interested but I didn’t want to trade rights or creative control.

So than finally I turn to the web. There are a LOT more people you have access to and once the fan base is big enough, you can turn a profit any number of ways, including print.