Self publication journey so far !

The decision to self publish has arisen for several reasons but can be summed up with the comment.” I really love Ireland but haven’t been on Love Island !” It seems to be a major challenge to get a Literary agent or publisher to take interest in an unknown author. So I have decided to go it alone and see if I can connect my story with readers interested in cultural identity, belonging, freedom of walking on well trodden paths and the search for a perfect pint of Guinness.