The Print Option

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One of the things that make releasing material for Twelve Step Recovery more difficult is the non-commercial foundation of the work. SIMPLE DIRECTIONS 2019 is released as a free download. That will remain true and is part of the 12-Step Principles, and also my agreement with the living authors or their heirs. The material will remain available for free.

I received notice that the printed version of the book is now available on Amazon and on Lulu.com. Both are glorified versions of the "Print on Demand" revolution that created a new history of self-publishing. It's not just for failed authors anymore. 

 But I'm an old guy, who grew up with 5¢ candy bars and 10¢ comic books. $4.25 seems high. And $6 for shipping - Yow. Too much for my blood, but it was the only way I could have a printed copy for my guys.  3 copies, almost $17. Yow. 



Free to download, free to share. Printed on paper by printer and bound and shipped - not so much.

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