And yes, I get some of the most important info on the current publishing scene in comments! (annerallen.com)
Also, there was no indie publishing scene at the time, so there was never a thought of not taking the traditional deal when it was offered. (dealsagar.com)
The independent publishing scene is growing exponentially, and rarely are the publishers / editors solely interested in financial gain when they start an indie magazine. (blog.magcloud.com)