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Aug 04, 2026
'It's pretty surreal': Independent publishing helps new authors get their books on shelves
Independent publishing is becoming more common, which is good news for authors hoping to see their creations in print.
KCBS' Megan Goldsby paid a visit to a San Francisco bookstore, where one local author's first novel just hit the shelves.
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