I am disappointed that G&M neglected to even consider all those authors who are publishing without spending thousands on a company, and those who are not having to deal with paying for an entire print run, as is suggested. There are thousands who are self-publishing and are full-time authors, and who sell primarily ebooks, and not just American authors. Romance, women's fiction, science-fiction, thriller, and more can be read, and the books are as good as (or better) than those put out by traditional publishers. Talk to RWA, for one.