The stories he read about the indie writers that attained financial freedom through self-publishing inspired Ryk.įor the first time, the author was forced to contemplate the possibility of a future in publishing. But he would occasionally stumble upon gems that cemented his confidence in the indie publishing scheme. The kindle blew his mind, introducing the author to a deluge of self-published writers. The woman wanted Ryk’s daughter to use her old kindle. When the author’s mother bought a new kindle, he did not expect the decision to change his life. Ryk’s debt kept mounting, and he couldn’t find a job. But when the economy took a turn for the worst, Ryk relocated the business to his home. The author abandoned his paramedic gig to operate a computer repair shop. Ryk would have ignored his calling if it wasn’t for the economic downturn. The fact that he had no interest in writing fiction professionally did not help matters.įor Ryk, writing was just a fun activity he occasionally explored, which is why he did not hesitate to shelve the science fiction manuscript. He was convinced that his friends and family were too polite to tell him the truth. The book was so good they couldn’t put it down. His friends and family gave the author the best feedback a writer could ask for. During his time as a paramedic, things were slow enough at Ryk’s ambulance station that he found the time to write a science fiction novel. But at no point was he tempted to pursue publishing as a career.
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