Option number 1 (if a regular, traditional publisher picks up your book) can often get you more money and get your book into more hands compared to self-publishing. As a first-time, virtually unknown author, you can expect to get a $5000 advance and 8% of the list price (or at least thatâs what my friends got).
The Oracle at Delphi. Dating back to 1400 BC, the Oracle of Delphi was the most important shrine in all Greece, and in theory all Greeks respected its independence. Built around a sacred spring, Delphi was considered to be the omphalos-the center (literally navel) of the world.
[ 3 syll. del -(p)hi-na, de-lph-ina ] The baby girl name Delphina is pronounced DehLF IY-Nuw-or D EH LFiy-Nuw- â . Delphina has its origins in the Old Greek language. It is used largely in English and German. The name Delphina means 'from Delphi; dolphin'. An old form of the name is Delphina (Latin).Delphi was an ancient city in Greece; the place name is probably of the Greek element delphis.he name Delphina means 'from Delphi; dolphin'. An old form of the name is Delphina (Latin). Delphi was an ancient city in Greece; the place name is probably of the Greek element delphis.