[GlenBarrington]

The point of my original post is starting to drift a bit. I'm not complaining about people who try to write and publish books. That is an effort to be applauded and encouraged.

Not unlike nude beaches. But like a nude beach, the theory is often more appealing than the actual practice.

My post was about the difference in writing quality between the promotional post and the book itself. If you can write a promotional post that I find compelling and interesting, why can't you write a book with the same characteristics?

My standards, especially for a new author, aren't that high. They ought to be relatively easy for a beginner who likes to read to achieve. (I DO hold established authors to a higher standard though, but presumably they have more experience and access to editors and other resources).