Internet based and electronic self book publishing sounds like a great idea. My brother in law has a Kindle and loves it. Obstacles always abound in new ventures and this one will be no exception, especially in light of the “leaks” that would multiply like fleas on a camel.

Several challenges come to mind. The current publishing houses aren’t going to simply roll over. They’ll bring in their lawyers to “help” Congress in its attempt to take over Internet content by writing restrictive legislation (nowhere based in law but hey that hasn’t stopped the Federal Register from growing like crabgrass, specious “laws” from getting the Presidential imprimatur.

A different but substantial challenge will be weaning those of us who enjoy holding a book, referencing a book, etc away from the tactile to simply the ether. Yes, electronic storage is cheap but have a EMP and poof, bye, bye library. Others may have thoughts on other challenges, those were just initial reactions.

I hope it works out. It’ll save the spotted owl.