I doubt I'll ever have another traditional print deal.

Because we self-published 'Draculas,' we control the rights. Not just for now, but forever.

I just try to write entertaining books that are easily identifiable.

I really think it is possible to make a very nice living by writing and not worrying about anything else.

I have turned off Google Alerts and don't Google my name or my pen names. I don't go on message boards. I don't read my book reviews.

I know dozens of authors who have had a lot of books published by New York, and they won't ever take another Big 6 contract since they've gotten a taste of the freedom, control, and money self-publishing offers.

E-books are preferable to paper; they can be delivered instantly. In many cases, they're cheaper; you can buy them with the press of a button.

It's easier to release an ebook than a print book.

A company doesn't have to compete with Amazon. A company can instead innovate in sectors Amazon doesn't presently care about.

Amazon is not a monopoly or a monopsony, and even if it were, that by itself isn't illegal.