I wrote Hunter’s Trap two years and a half ago, for some new print press opening their doors to unagented authors; it got to the final round but ended up rejected, for reasons unknown. In between the ten queried agents, seven asked for the full manuscript to read; bold, daring and creepy as hell were mentioned attributes, but none of them bit the bait. So I let the book rest, thinking it could always be suggested as a second project in case an agent decided to represent me and asked to read something else that was ready.
And then, things happened, things that made me realize that maybe I don’t always play well with others, maybe I do have a tendency to want things my way, and maybe I want more creative control over my books. And why shouldn’t I want it all? Ten years of working hard, getting cramps from twisted fingers for luck, sacrificing a virgin every full moon spells for someone else to change my writer’s life… until I got fed up and decided to take charge.
It’s not easy letting go of my traditionally published dream: seeing my name printed on a hardcover, going on an in-store book tour, having a team backing me up if I fall, that kind of thing. It also comes with having no say over your cover design, editing to other people’s directions, and once again, being told what to do. I’m a rebel, it’s anchored within me to always question authority, to always wonder if I could have done it better by myself, with my own means, with nobody else controlling me.
So I founded Sad Ghost Press – an adequate imagery reflecting the main theme throughout my books. I’m scared, I’m a tad melancholy and a lot excited, because on September 9th, 2014, HUNTER’S TRAP will hit the virtual shelves and be available for people to read. My way, the way I want it. There will be a blog tour, giveaways, Skellies and Ghosties and paperbacks to win, and I can promise you this: this book, my first self-published novel, will be all me ♥
Anne Michaud 
June 2nd, 2014 at 7:56 am
Congratulations, Anne!
June 2nd, 2014 at 7:57 am
Thanks Kira!! Scared shitless but happy♥
June 2nd, 2014 at 8:07 am
Well said, friend. I wish you nothing but the very best. You deserve every bit.
June 2nd, 2014 at 8:21 am
Thanks so much, M:)
June 2nd, 2014 at 8:14 am
Congratulations! It’s been a long time arriving. Wishing you all the best in this exciting adventure.
June 2nd, 2014 at 8:21 am
Thanks Di:)
June 2nd, 2014 at 10:35 am
You go, girl!
June 2nd, 2014 at 10:38 am
Thanks, Adam:)
June 2nd, 2014 at 12:01 pm
So very happy to hear it! Congratulations 😀
June 2nd, 2014 at 12:11 pm
Thanks, AJ♥
June 2nd, 2014 at 1:14 pm
Awesome! Great news!
June 2nd, 2014 at 1:25 pm
Thanks, Gothsis:)
June 2nd, 2014 at 3:56 pm
Congratulations!
June 2nd, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Thanks, Maggie:)
June 4th, 2014 at 2:25 pm
Welcome 🙂
June 2nd, 2014 at 10:29 pm
That’s awesome, best of luck and congratulations! 😀
June 3rd, 2014 at 7:22 am
Thanks so much, DD:)
June 4th, 2014 at 6:35 am
ANNOUNCEMENT: Anne C. Michaud goes self-pub! About time! 😉
Hold on for a scary and exciting ride. Best wishes for the book and here’s hoping your ghost is happy-sad.
June 4th, 2014 at 7:03 am
Ah! Thanks, TJ:)