It is a shame, but the world we live in is not a level playing field.
I couldn't get a publishing contract. I tried for eleven years to get someone interested in my work. We were advised to 'DIY' and Gingernut Books was formed.
I didn't scream social injustice, I guessed my story wasn't commercially viable for a publisher (in their opinion at least) but I did something about it.
Sometimes we have to take matters into out hands and make things work! I think it also makes us appreciate what we achieve so much more :)
Exactly so! :)