Author Turns Down Half Million Dollar Deal to Self-Pub Instead; 26 yr old Makes Millions with E-Book: Welcome to The Future.

Thinking of selp publishing a book instead of taking the "traditional" route? Need inspiration? Here you go!
Now go forth...
http://www.businessinsider.com/amanda-hocking-2011-2

http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2011/03/21/BestsellingAuthorTurnsDown500KDealToSelfPublish.aspx

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20101229/02190512445/have-we-reached-tipping-point-where-self-publishing-is-better-than-getting-book-deal.shtml