Five years ago today I signed some papers, paid some money to the state of Washington and formed Chin Music Press Inc. Four books, two blogs and a slew of (pretty damn innovative) websites later, we're still here, hanging on and trying to figure out how to ride whatever next digital wave comes our way. It's been fun — no sugarcoating: it's also been hard as hell and at times extremely frustrating — and little by little, we seem to be getting stronger. We are betting on the tortoise in this race.

Thanks to everyone who has supported us. As corny as it may sound, it's the chance to connect with people that makes this venture worth it, from readings at the Saturn Bar in New Orleans, the Pink Cow in Tokyo or Mac's Backs in Cleveland, Ohio, to comments from readers on our blogs, and of course, to those lovely online orders that come through our site. That and the chance to work with up-and-coming writers and artists ... That's why we set out on this damn trip. So thanks everyone!