I did it

I sent my completed story to a Print on Demand publisher. Now I will find out how much their editing/proofreading services cost. I sent an email to my family and friends stating if they would like one of the 10 book minimum purchase, send me a check for $12. Only my nieces and people under 18 can have a free copy. I also plan to donate some to libraries and write newspapers and magzazines to ask if they will review it. I will see how many I have left to sell to friends and family. I doubt I'll get rich from this adventure, but perhaps get some attention to form an audience reading my books. I included in the email how if they wondered why I was charging them when I'm giving away free copies, I listed the prices they give for services to emphasize that this is costing me a lot of money, even if the book is free to others. I don't feel I'm unreasonable asking for $12. They will be asking themselves I'm sure if they really want to buy my book to be nice. I suspect if I gave away free copies to everyone I know that most will sit on a bookshelf unread and gather dust as they come up with excuses why they have not read it. Hooray! I finally will have feedback I have been searching for. Post later. Bye!