Have you heard about Kindle Scout?

This could prove to be another option for Indie Authors publishing on Amazon.  Here is some basic information about the program:

“Customers who have shown an interest in books about publishing might want to know about Kindle Scout, a new reader-powered publishing program where readers help discover the next great books.
Submit your book to Kindle Scout and be considered for a publishing contract with Kindle Press in 45 days or less. We welcome submissions for English-language books in the following genres: romance, mystery & thriller, science fiction & fantasy, and literature & fiction.
If chosen for publication, you receive:

• Guaranteed advance & competitive royalties: A $1,500 advance and 50% eBook royalty rate.
• Focused formats: We acquire worldwide publication rights for eBook and audio formats in all languages. You retain all other rights, including print.
• 5-year renewable terms, $25,000 in royalties: If your…