"The Rules:
1) Sign up below
2) Take the greatest, dumbest, weirdest...just whatever kind of writing question you have, and post it on your blog Wednesday.
3) Head over to as many blogs as you can that are on the list and answer their question they've posted if you know the answer or can help.
4) Follow as many blogs you want to, make connections, build your platform."
I just want to get this out there: I'm awful at asking questions. I rarely do it. I never raised my hand in class. And even though "there's no such thing as a dumb question", my questions are often dumb. To add to this disclaimer, the question I'm asking isn't necessarily writing related as it is already-published-author related.
But I just had to ask...
How the heck do authors afford all their book tours and swag?? Is it paid for by the publishing house? Is that what the advance is for?
I always wonder this when I see tweets or posts from authors talking about heading off on another book tour, especially if it's out of country!
So, there's my question. I know it's not exactly writing related but I couldn't think of anything with this question swirling about in my head. ;)
