There has been a firestorm of reaction sparked over the viewpoint expressed by Good E-Reader's Editor in Chief, that "Self-Published Authors are Destroying Literature." An outrage from independent authors weighed in on the inconsistencies of the editor's incendiary opinion. What followed has been expression in a wide range of indie validating angles and inspired observations.In fact, despite a condescending gauntlet cast by the Good E-Reader editor, inspiration may be found in this re-examination of what the e-book revolution means to traditional Literature. What lasting effect will this self-publishing paradigm swing have, to the overall quality or literary lifespan of The Book?
Taste is highly subjective, and in publishing, more a reflection of individual editor or company parameters, than being emblematic of public consciousness. Even with 'educated taste,' classic rejections from the gate-keepers of traditional publishing, have at times, nearly blocked some of the most worthy novels from ever reaching appreciative eyes of the reading public...
