Comments on: The World of the Mushroom-Eater–Learning to Embrace Risk https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:55:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: Say What You Want About Amazon’s Business Practices, But They Treat Customers Right | Kait Nolan https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3711 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:55:22 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3711 […] is scary in the business world because they are innovative and incredibly successful.  They are mushroom eaters.  And most business owners do not have multi-million (or is it billion now?) dollar companies with […]

]]> By: Explore Your Ragged Edge | Kait Nolan https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3710 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:10:22 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3710 […] have a reputation for being an incredibly strong woman.  As a mushroom eater.  I take calculated risks; I try new things–whether that’s new foods, new marketing […]

]]> By: Author Kristen Lamb https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3709 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:01:16 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3709 In reply to J.M. Cataffo.

There are a lot of wonderful self-pubbed books, but a lot of self-published work is pure crap too. Make sure you get someone professional to look at your work first. There are a lot of great reasons to be excited, but self-publishing works best when we do it the smart way :D.

]]> By: J.M. Cataffo https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3708 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:36:18 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3708 I have to say you’ve inspired me! I’ve been wrestling with the decision about self-publishing, listening to all the negativity about how you’ll never make it if you don’t start with an agent and I’ve really been anxious over the whole decision. I’ve got a great support team and a lot of positive feedback on my work and I feel like it could really do well. I don’t want to give up my rights and freedom to a publishing house. At least not yet. I want to get it out there and into the hands of readers. I know I’d be sacrificing a lot but after I’ve thought about it I feel like it’s not as much as we’re led to believe. If people like the book and you’ve spent the time necessary to make it work then you will see returns. There’s a reason so few self-published authors don’t sell as many books, they weren’t trying to. Most self-published authors fit a particular niche and didn’t care if their work appealed to the mainstream. I know there are others who dreamed big and failed but I still feel like there’s a place in the world for authors to share their work with the world without having to hide in the shadow of a big publisher. You’re right about one thing, the world is changing. We either get on board or miss the boat to the new world. Thanks for the post, I needed it!

]]> By: 5 Reasons Kristen Lamb Rocks by Clay Morgan « Author Piper Bayard https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3707 Tue, 10 May 2011 16:34:42 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3707 […] fabulous is Kristen? Well, one time she taught about risk taking by using mushroom eating, Indiana Jones, and puffer fish. The internet was abuzz that day with cheers to go after goals followed by warnings of “don’t […]

]]> By: 5 Reasons Kristen Lamb Rocks « EduClaytion https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3706 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:37:31 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3706 […] fabulous is Kristen? Well, one time she taught about risk taking by using mushroom eating, Indiana Jones, and puffer fish. The internet was abuzz that day with cheers to go after goals followed by warnings of […]

]]> By: The End is Near (and we deserve it). . . . Man Killed by Rooster in Cockfight « Author Piper Bayard https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3705 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:09:09 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3705 […] The World of the Mushroom Eater — Learning to Embrace the Risk by Kristen Lamb […]

]]> By: Dreams of the Probable | Kait Nolan https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3704 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:47:41 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3704 […] This is something I’ve been waiting for my WHOLE LIFE.  And it is WITHIN MY GRASP because I dared to be a mushroom-eater and strike out with […]

]]> By: The World of the Mushroom-Eater–Learning to Embrace Risk (via Kristen Lamb’s Blog) « michellegilstrap https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3703 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:29:26 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3703 […] For my Authors in Women’s National Book Association,http://www.wnba-books.org/la/ this post has some interesting information about e-books and indies and self-publishing. Our LA Bookwoman Day on Feb 26 at the Marina Del Rey Hotel will be discussing many aspects that are brought out in this post, Early Bird prices end tomorrow, However, I did want to share this with you. We have been talking a lot about the future of publishing, how e-books and indies and self-publishing are all changing the landscape that has been so familiar for a long time. It’s kind of like that earthquake that irreparably alters the mountain range that seemed to withstand time, itself. Change is frightening, but thanks to the mushroom-eaters it is getting less frightening by the day . Mushroom eaters? Yes. You heard right. Come on. Haven’t … Read More […]

]]> By: kadja1 https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/02/the-world-of-the-mushroom-eater-learning-to-embrace-risk/#comment-3702 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:30:11 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=2481#comment-3702 Oh I am a risk taker. The latest was my misadventure in trying alligator! I’ll put it to you this way–and I’m ripping off Jim Stafford–“I never met a handbag I didn’t like”. Puffer fish, butts and mushrooms…I’ve eaten mushrooms–love ’em. Thank you for a wonderful (and funny) post Kristen…I shall now go and keep recuperating from the alligator experience.

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