Some bittersweet news to start this new year. When I wrote my first book, I had no idea what to do with it. I'd only written it to see if I could write an entire book. I ended up being directed to Wings ePress by a fellow author who was published by them. Wings ePress was one of the first e-publishers in the business, founded n 2001 by a small group of women whose goal was to bring new authors and their books into the world of literature. I was proud to be a Wings ePress author for several years before making the decision to go the self-published route. I will be forever grateful to Wings for literally giving me and my books wings and for all that I learned about writing, editing, and publishing while a part of their stable of authors.
I know the decision to close was a long-thought out and painful one for the remaining owners. I know that closure is painful for the remaining authors. For many of us, it is the end of an era. I don't know that I would have gotten to the point of having written and published 54 books without their encouragement and support at the beginning. The women: Lorraine Stephens (RIP), Linda Voth, Beverly (BJ) Haynes, Pat Casey, and Marilyn Kapp (RIP) and several others along the way dedicated themselves and worked tirelessly with their authors to produce the best possible books in both ebook and paperback formats. For those of you who are feeling the pain of this decision, know that my heart is with you as you say goodbye to Wings ePress. The story of their founding and vision is extraordinary and inspiring. It's a testament to the power of a shared dream and the sacrifice to collectively make that dream a reality. If you want to read their inspiring story of how it all began, here is the link: Wings ePress History
