Thanks, Kevin. I also like how it’s so much easier to get the word out now. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Sandy

Thank you for taking the time to listen, Flora. I hadn’t met the other authors before and didn’t know their “stories,” so I really enjoyed hearing from them. I love the idea of getting books into retail outlets that aren’t known for selling books, so I’m glad to hear that the venues in your region are open to that idea. There’s hope! Thanks for that restaurant link — how fun is that?!

Sandy

Thanks for letting us know about this interview.
I enjoyed the different takes on writing and publishing, and your emphasis on the importance of “a platform” to successful marketing.

With traditional bookstores disappearing I’m always on the lookout for nontraditional venues for author appearances and book signings. I agree that indie authors are better at getting into nontraditional venues than traditional publishers.

I loved your example of a book on hairstyles of the ’80’s possibly finding success being marketed in a hairstyle salon where your target audience hangs out. In my region, authors stage events in coffee shops, outdoor gear and clothing stores, health food stores, banks, spas, travel-related stores, churches, and libraries. It could be fun to hold book signings in specialty restaurants with themes such as Titanic, pet owners, etc.

How about a Connecticut restaurant that gives away a book with every meal http://gonewengland.about.com/od/connecticutdining/ss/foodandfreebook_2.htm They give away books from free sources, but an enterprising indie author may discover that donating books to this restaurant may be just the thing to create buzz.