JoeHx Blog

As recently as twenty years ago, if people wanted to publish a book, they would either have to convince a traditional publisher to publish their book, or shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars in order for a self-publisher to print their book for them. Some of these old self-publishing companies still exist - such as Morris Publishing, who, according to their website, charge around $5 a book for a 40-page book with a 25-book minimum. Others, such as the infamous Vantage Press, went out of business a few years ago and were even sued by the authors they were supposed to be supporting in 1990.

August was a good month for reading. I read four books for myself and eleven different books to my five-month-old son. I guess all the free time from being done with school has really paid off!

Recently I’ve downloaded a game onto my Android phone - Star Trek Timelines. The reason - other than for enjoyment and to occupy my time - is twofold: I want to publish my own Android game at some point, and I need to spend my Google Play credit I’ve earned via Google Opinion Rewards before it expires.

August is now over, and it’s time to see how my progress has been on Robinhood.

Tonight I am the Table Topics master for my local Toastmasters meeting. This means I need to come up with a few questions or topics that people can respond with a short one or two-minute impromptu speech. Yesterday was Labor Day, so I figured I should theme the questions around that holiday.