Why are you still looking for a traditional publisher?

A question I'm frequently asked by family, friends and fellow writers is "Why do you still want to go through a traditional publisher when you self publish?" I have a number of reasons for wanting to take the traditional path. The most significant being that for me it is an indicator of success and acceptance by the …

My first rejection

I've received my first rejection for "Pete and the Persian Bottle". This is my first rejection from a real commercial publisher! Ever!  Quite a milestone. I'm really feeling like I'm on the 'team' now.  No reason was provided, but that's to be expected in today's publishing world.  I have two other current submissions of the …