Comments on: Is your online presence serving you? An important Q&A about Amazon and indie bookstores.

By: Launa McNeilly

Launa McNeilly — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:24:50 +0000

Hello, I’m a newly published author and I am in the big online stores but until I see my book in the small independant bookstores, I won’t be happy. I support the independents because it is how I grew up buying books. There is nothing like holding that book in your hand, looking it over as you read what it’s about, and taking it home to read. It makes the book more personal in my opinion. I have a link to Indie Bound on my facebook page but I will check all my blog sites and make sure I am linked there as well. Oh by the way, my book is titled, Lies in a Season of Tribulation by Launa McNeilly if anyone is interested to check it out. I believe it is listed on the Indie website. Thanks all for what you do.
Best Regards,
Launa McNeilly

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By: Cheryel Hutton

Cheryel Hutton — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:49:41 +0000

Thanks so much for this post!

I’ve never even heard of Indiebound before, but I’m thrilled it exists. I’ll be sure and put a link on my website just as soon as I have a moment (I only link to my publishers at the moment).

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By: Mary Marvella

Mary Marvella — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:06:49 +0000

You have done the rest of us a big favor!

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By: Lynnette Baughman

Lynnette Baughman — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:48:48 +0000

Thanks, Therese, for looking to see if any of my books are on Indiebound. I’m not surprised that my first mystery is there (A Spy Within), but I’m very surprised to see my latest book, a romance from The Wild Rose Press, is there. I’ll be sure to link from my website.
Other authors epubbed (plus POD) should go to Indiebound and check it out.
Lynnette Baughman
“Love with a Welcome Stranger,” Winner of the 2009 Eppie Award for Best Contemporary Romance

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By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:36:34 +0000

You’re welcome, Lorna. I’m glad CBA exists, so we had somewhere to point you!

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By: Lorna Suzuki

Lorna Suzuki — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:39:33 +0000

Thank you so much, Therese! You’ve been most helpful and very quick to find this info for me. I’ll take a look tonight and forward it on to the members of my writing group.
Thanks again!

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By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:30:49 +0000

Big congrats on your success, Maryann, and thanks for stopping by.

Thanks, everyone, for comments. I’m glad we have a little buzz going.

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By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:29:21 +0000

Edie, oops I missed your question! Yes, those Indiebound links should be viewable to anyone.

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By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:24:46 +0000

Lorna, that’s such a great question. I just did a little research and found this:

http://news.bookweb.org/news/6443.html

November 25, 2008

The Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA) has rolled out a new marketing campaign — Independents Matter — that invites consumers to “Think Independent. Read Independent. Buy Independent.” The program, which was influenced by the American Booksellers Association’s IndieBound movement, was launched on November 15, CBA’s Independents’ Day, and will tap into the growing localism movement in Canada.

“Members will be promoting Independents Matter throughout the year and using the new logo and materials that we’ve made available for bookstores to incorporate into their own bags or ads,” said CBA Executive Director Susan Dayus. “We’ve created posters and bookmarks, much like IndieBound.” Materials, including reusable book bags, are available to CBA members via the organization’s website, http://www.cbabook.org. CBA has also produced a YouTube video highlighting the main points of the campaign.

Spread the word to your Canadian friends!

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By: Lorna Suzuki

Lorna Suzuki — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:52:50 +0000

Therese, do you know if there is a listing of indie book stores in Canada? If you or any of the WU readers know of a Canadian equivalent of Indiebound, I’d like to know what it is.
One of my first signings happened at a small bookstore/coffee shop. The shop owner was so kind and accommodating, even contacting the local newspapers on my behalf. It worked out well for both of us and I was so pleased to find out I was the most successful signing they ever had!
Thanks again for reminding us of this crucial element in our literary world!

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