Just so you don't think authors rake it in and can quit their day jobs the minute they get a book under contract, here's an article by author Sabrina Jeffries that showcases the sad truth....The Big Misunderstanding About Money.
There's a lot of competition in the publishing world. But one thing is consistent...authors love to write, whether it's for big bucks or little. Of course, it doesn't hurt to dream that maybe I'll be the next Nora Roberts or Stephen King!