On Wednesday I took a short trip (5 miles) to one of the larger chain bookstores (BORDERS) and took a chance that the General Manager was in. He wasn't, but I left my buisiness card with the clerk in hopes he would get back to me.
By yesterday I figured it was a waste of time, and all but gave up hope of getting a booksigning at their store.
This morning, around ten o'clock I got a call from their sales manager and wanted to see my book and introduce myself. This afternoon I went to the store and brought a copy for her. She wants to read the book. I can understand, that if they're going to promote an author's presence in their store, for a book reading/signing - they should have some idea what the book is about in order to promote it to the proper age group.
When I met her, I was surprised to see someone so young, maybe in her mid twenties. That's a plus for me, as my book is geared for the teen to young adult age groups.
I should know something by Tuesday, as she'll read it over the weekend, and if she, like everyone else who's read my book, likes it, I'll have a book reading and signing at the same time.
This is a big chain store, and if it's successful, I could get my foot in the door of one major book chain.
Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Ernie
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