tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post337112448420516033..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Who Really Sells Your Books? Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83075068107174155502015-06-10T06:36:56.401-04:002015-06-10T06:36:56.401-04:00Thank you. But it's not about me. It's abo...Thank you. But it's not about me. It's about working with one another. The benefits are amazing for everyone.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-953256023120273032015-06-10T06:35:36.450-04:002015-06-10T06:35:36.450-04:00So true. Thus is one time I believe it takes a vil...So true. Thus is one time I believe it takes a village.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-17366056486419237962015-06-10T06:34:23.511-04:002015-06-10T06:34:23.511-04:00It's a joint effort. I.ve been fortunate.It's a joint effort. I.ve been fortunate.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18962077359318220432015-06-10T06:33:25.139-04:002015-06-10T06:33:25.139-04:00Amen. Well said.Amen. Well said.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10286745945183880782015-06-10T06:32:39.126-04:002015-06-10T06:32:39.126-04:00These retailers publicize locally in the newspaper...These retailers publicize locally in the newspaper, chambers of commerce , etc. They are real gems.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58764377009025510502015-06-10T06:30:57.551-04:002015-06-10T06:30:57.551-04:00They are great folks with a true love of reading. ...They are great folks with a true love of reading. Keep at it. You will publish.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32636647149887212272015-06-10T06:29:45.380-04:002015-06-10T06:29:45.380-04:00Glad you saw the importance. Thank you.Glad you saw the importance. Thank you.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-62636068338214213902015-06-10T06:29:12.753-04:002015-06-10T06:29:12.753-04:00Thanks. Support the local guy.Thanks. Support the local guy.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-80528025512889380042015-06-10T06:28:00.055-04:002015-06-10T06:28:00.055-04:00Awe. Sorry Kathy. Book retailers all over hVe take...Awe. Sorry Kathy. Book retailers all over hVe taken a hit. But for those keep moving they do wonderful things.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42864874226693594412015-06-10T06:25:03.607-04:002015-06-10T06:25:03.607-04:00The local guys make a huge difference. Thank Hulu....The local guys make a huge difference. Thank Hulu.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-55134909530347819102015-06-09T20:37:42.613-04:002015-06-09T20:37:42.613-04:00Congratulations, Cindy. God has certainly blessed ...Congratulations, Cindy. God has certainly blessed you, your book, and the owner of your local bookstore,quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11438188560453903642015-06-09T13:33:47.692-04:002015-06-09T13:33:47.692-04:00We were never meant to be alone, and I think this ...We were never meant to be alone, and I think this just goes to show how when we invest our community and invest in local retailers that our communities are there to be the foundations to lift us up when we need support. Great post! Susan Lowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814332480579613013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-29937124853593426192015-06-09T13:10:57.569-04:002015-06-09T13:10:57.569-04:00Wow! That's actually a very touching story, Ci...Wow! That's actually a very touching story, Cindy! It seems to me that you reaped what you sowed! You took an interest in and supported local retailers, and a local retailer took an interest in and supported you -- the LOCAL author! :) And way to go for your friend that got the ball rolling with her request for SIX books! THAT will get a retailers interest! God's ways are awesome, and I am encouraged to trust God for His Plan for me when my book is in print. Thanks, Cindy! June Moore.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25703408075422646242015-06-09T12:44:43.814-04:002015-06-09T12:44:43.814-04:00Cindy,
Thank you for this uplifting report. You a...Cindy,<br /><br />Thank you for this uplifting report. You are so right that BIG isn't always BETTER.<br /><br />Who sells our books?<br /><br />I'd like to suggest that communities in which we may chose to set our stories are also good friends to make. Lindsey has already discovered the importance of reaching out to those people.<br /><br />Writers need to remember that sales are really made one at a time. While social media platform is important these days, one-on-one, personal touches are vital.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder and best wishes,<br /><br />CarrieCarrie Lynn Lewishttp://www.indieplottwist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-9345619746201595482015-06-09T10:57:59.476-04:002015-06-09T10:57:59.476-04:00What a cool post, Cindy! I live in a small town an...What a cool post, Cindy! I live in a small town and focused on online and big stores. I totally missed the gold mine in my local stores. Thanks! Sherry Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059720425746960468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66575803686859344452015-06-09T10:53:06.601-04:002015-06-09T10:53:06.601-04:00I approached a local bookseller in the little beac...I approached a local bookseller in the little beach town where my book is set. She told me she'd be happy to carry it and even offered to host my launch party :) Now to just get it published!Lindsey Bracketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403673853147371721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-29535840788142864362015-06-09T10:21:39.462-04:002015-06-09T10:21:39.462-04:00What a cool story, Cindy. Thanks for sharing and e...What a cool story, Cindy. Thanks for sharing and encouraging the rest of us. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05960713297391204202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-7069771135785427882015-06-09T09:36:46.987-04:002015-06-09T09:36:46.987-04:00Loved this post, Cindy. Such a blessing for you an...Loved this post, Cindy. Such a blessing for you and the bookstore--congrats on those sales! Johnnie Alexanderhttp://www.johnnie-alexander.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-36403847601881553572015-06-09T09:25:23.983-04:002015-06-09T09:25:23.983-04:00Great post! Thanks!!Great post! Thanks!!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-82612250096812928812015-06-09T08:15:22.062-04:002015-06-09T08:15:22.062-04:00Great post, Cindy. Thanks so much for sharing. Ho...Great post, Cindy. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you and your family are well.Marjorie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921305674139662221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-62218502084235360192015-06-09T07:12:52.017-04:002015-06-09T07:12:52.017-04:00Well, this breaks my heart to read of an independe...Well, this breaks my heart to read of an independent bookstore in a mall. My husband managed one for 20 years with great success, working to promote many authors and becoming the go to guy for books and reading. We met there. For a season, it was a joyful part of our life and my husband loved being a career bookseller. Until the owner sold out after 30 odd years and retired across country. It was a huge loss to the community. The 45 minute drive to the next nearest bookstore (a big box B&N), made the local void greater. Bravo to that local independent championing Mercy's Rain. You are surely blessed to live where this dying breed is thriving!<br />Joy!<br />Kathy <br />PS: Today hubby is an "associate" in a corporate bookstore feeling the loss of the power of an independent bookseller daily.Miss Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535864559101763980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61476001058402906022015-06-09T06:34:30.273-04:002015-06-09T06:34:30.273-04:00Cindy, What a wonderful post. I wholeheartedly b...Cindy, What a wonderful post. I wholeheartedly believe in using local merchants. I am so happy for you. I know my local bookstore owner and visit there often. May God bless you with selling 1000 books over the summer.truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.com