I struggled at first with the idea that the Author and Editor have an atagonistic relationship. Here is an excellent example of how many authors view the likes of me. I have gotten used ot the idea that most author's view you as a hindrance to their work.

In truth the role is far more interesting and multidimensional. There are numerous reason to publish books, some of them involve good reasons to self publish others involve great reasons to use a publishing house. If an author is working with a publishing house for the right reasons than the editor is much more of a friend than the antagonistic relationship suggests.