There has been much speculation lately on the merits and drawbacks to independent publishing.  From the success of self-published author Amanda Hocking to reports of over-saturation in the e-book market, there are definitely a lot of opinions floating around.  An article released on Monday through the Guardian suggests the current self-publishing market is comparable to recent dot-com and housing bubbles, and that very soon it is sure to burst.

While there is some merit to issues of over-saturation and quality control, I'm not really sure I agree with the comparison.  Perhaps it's just wishful thinking on my part as an Indy author, but I'd like to think changes that have come with the newest publishing paradigm shift are a step in the right direction.  I'd like to think Amanda Hawking is not just a lucky fluke in an otherwise dark and drying mire.

What do you think?  What has been your overall experience with self-published authors?  Has your opinion on the matter changed at all since the Indy boom first began?
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CALLING ALL SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS:

Are you looking for somewhere to talk about your self-published release?  As part of a pay-it-forward endeavor, a writer friend of mine has opened up his blog to unagented authors who have self-published one or more books.  This endeavor is to support those who do not have the promotional backing that agented authors might enjoy.

Here's the deal:  Drop me a line via cerebralwriter@cerebralwriter.com or through my Contact form, telling me a little about yourself and your book.  I'll set up a guest spot for you here or at the New Sensuality.  In return, you agree to pay it forward by opening up your blog to other self-published authors.

My thanks to Ryan Field for opening his blog to me and others here.
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