It takes courage to write, to put ourselves out there for others to judge. It takes another level of courage to ask people to buy what we have produced. I don't think I have the second level :) It takes the fun away when people say no. Only once in my life did I ever ask for a raise at work, despite the many jobs I held and the fact that my employers valued me. I just don't like, "NO". I admire your enterprise and confidence.