Something that I want to great deal of emphasis on when it comes to the release of this book is making sure that I can make it as accessible to readers as I can. A big part of this is making sure I can get it onto the shelves of as many libraries as humanly possible where I live. I spent a tremendous amount of time in the libraries in my area, and I can't think of a cooler accomplishment than being able to take my sons' to get their first library cards and getting to show them my book on the shelves of the libraries they'll be visiting. With that, as excited as I am to be working with a publisher that offers such a wide distribution for my work I was elated when I spoke with the publisher this morning and he made me aware of the website Indiebound which allows you to purchase a copy of my book from several independent book stores wherever you are in the country. This was also very exciting to me as I wasn't sure if I'd be able to physically walk into a store and see my book with my own eyes.
Promotion isn't my greatest strength, but for the sake of helping smaller businesses (over the course of my lifetime I've primarily worked with small retailers) by making sure I can drive as much traffic their way as I do for the bigger corporate distributors. I guess this is where I am also soliciting help from anyone reading to look into their local libraries and see if they'd want to stock a copy of my book (if I can get a ballpark figure I'll know how many copies of my book to purchase so I can donate them to places that would be willing to take it) and if you have a favorite little mom and pop shop, drop me a line and let me know and I'll try to work with them to get my book in there. SO many small businesses are collapsing under the economical burden this pandemic has caused and while I really want to find as many readers as possible for my book, I would also love to be able to do it in a way that can save people money or help boost local economies. If you've stumbled across my published poems, short-story, or photos, and you have a specific shop you'd really love me to support or a library you love, let me know! I'd be more than happy to make sure the libraries and independent stores get copies of this book as well! Man, I can't believe this thing has a definitive date....September 1, 2020. Also note, I am not 100% certain if I will be selling books directly through this site. If I decide to? I will make sure its signed or has old blood codes to Mortal Kombat on Sega Genesis inscribed in them. Really, whatever you'd want. I will still charge the retail tag of $19.99 because that's only fair to those of you who already pre-ordered it. Honestly? If my siblings, mother, friends who pre-ordered their copies at $19.99 found out I was selling it on my site for $5 and a complimentary New Kids on the Block trading card? They'd be justified in wanting to run me over with their cars. Ah! I'll thrown in FREE New Kids on the Block trading cards! Seriously though, if you want a copy of the book and you want to support me or your local book stores over the corporate conglomerates that are selling it? Just let me know, I would rather be read than bought (yeah, I'm genius when it comes to capitalism) but frankly, I care more about having YOU the reader and making sure you feel that your financial investment in my work is being honored in a way that suits your ideologies and creeds. Also, you might be a collector of old trading cards who may potentially get that ever elusive card to your collection by ordering from me directly. We'll see. If I get feedback on this matter I can make a more educated decision. Until then? Indiebound, Target, Barnes & Noble, Amazon. I appreciate your investment and your time with this VERY important piece of work. Hopefully I'll get to hear from some of you once the book is released and you had a chance to read it. Take care everyone!
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