Oliver Bateman Does the WorkVerified account

I think I would classify Noah's books as vanity projects

Don't think that's fair, Chris. Noah's legitimately trying to make a buck.

Yes, Oliver has explained some things to me. You know I tend not to give Noah the benefit of the doubt, nor does he to me.

I wonder what @nberlat rinks about this?

He surely wouldnt be surprised that a "true" author gave me the cold shoulder

no, not at all. self publishing is definitely a way to try to get some income. It's worked okay a couple of times. I do also like collecting them and putting them together. I think essay collections are as legitimate an artistic project as anything.

I think it's a good idea. If something comes on the back end, all the better. I told @RevSw1m about this approach

Conventional book publishing is a waste of time