Has anyone published an e-book before?

Yes, I considered that, too, but could that work in reverse? Publishing the poetry first and then the stories after as a sort of reverse baiting? If they read the poetry and like it, great, but if they happen to find the second publication first is it possible they would go back and look for the poetry? I've already considered some stories and such that I could publish, but they'll take longer to develop since the poetry is already about halfway there, so that's why I was asking. In effect, I'm not really in this whole thing for the money. I mean, some money would be nice, but I would do it without the money, too. I just love to write. But obviously I do want people to read my work, too, so that's what my main concern is, is getting it out there for people to read.

Well.. typically stories can appease to just about anyone. Many men, for example, aren't going to read a book of poetry. I'm not saying that they won't, but alot in fact do not just an example.

That's a very good point, though most of my stories I don't think would pertain to many men, either. Though, I guess some of them might. That's certainly something to consider, I suppose, because a bigger audience means more chances to sell.