Mik Everett's Blog - Posts Tagged "self-publishing"
Introducing: Brainfood Bookstore!
Hey, if you're an indie author, artist, or musician-- or like buying the art that said individuals create-- you're going to want to read this.
As an indie author, something that really bothered me was how few independent bookstores actually carry independently-published books. For a while, I've been toying with the idea of opening a bookstore that would change this; recently, my better half (John) decided to start a brewery. We decided to join forces and open a beer-and-books store.
But wait! That's not all. We will also sell food, art, host live music, and have a kid-friendly atmosphere.
Our business will be opening in Nederland, Colorado, but even if you live on the other side of the world, this is still valuable information for you! One, we will be carrying books/ art/ music on consignment from authors and artists all around the world. Two, we are currently running an Indiegogo campaign with some marvelous perks for authors and artists.
For example, imagine someone halfway around the world is drinking their beer. They look down at the label, and notice a short story-- perhaps a 500-word excerpt from your latest novel. But only 500 words. they want to read more! Luckily, your name and the name of your book are right below the excerpt. And the book is sold in the same store as the beer. Would you like to be an author who gains readers from our beer-label art initiative?
To learn more about Brainfood, or other perks available to artists and authors, please visit http://igg.me/p/189088?a=942011
And be sure to 'like' on Facebook, share on Twitter, and tell all your friends! :)
As an indie author, something that really bothered me was how few independent bookstores actually carry independently-published books. For a while, I've been toying with the idea of opening a bookstore that would change this; recently, my better half (John) decided to start a brewery. We decided to join forces and open a beer-and-books store.
But wait! That's not all. We will also sell food, art, host live music, and have a kid-friendly atmosphere.
Our business will be opening in Nederland, Colorado, but even if you live on the other side of the world, this is still valuable information for you! One, we will be carrying books/ art/ music on consignment from authors and artists all around the world. Two, we are currently running an Indiegogo campaign with some marvelous perks for authors and artists.
For example, imagine someone halfway around the world is drinking their beer. They look down at the label, and notice a short story-- perhaps a 500-word excerpt from your latest novel. But only 500 words. they want to read more! Luckily, your name and the name of your book are right below the excerpt. And the book is sold in the same store as the beer. Would you like to be an author who gains readers from our beer-label art initiative?
To learn more about Brainfood, or other perks available to artists and authors, please visit http://igg.me/p/189088?a=942011
And be sure to 'like' on Facebook, share on Twitter, and tell all your friends! :)
New title to be released in August.
Hey guys, so I will be releasing my latest novel in about a month! I know, I know, I should have kept you up-to-date better, but also you should have followed my blog. text So there's that. Anyway, I'm telling you now.
Look for a Goodreads Giveaway soon to win a copy of Self-Published Kindling: Memoirs of a Homeless Bookstore Owner. It's the story of a family that owns a unique bookstore and struggles to survive during the fall of the traditional publishing industry and self-publishing boom.
Or you could go ahead and check out my blog text to see how you could win an Advanced Reading Copy! (Don't you love the shameless self-promotion? No, really. Check out my blog. I know you want an ARC.)
Look for a Goodreads Giveaway soon to win a copy of Self-Published Kindling: Memoirs of a Homeless Bookstore Owner. It's the story of a family that owns a unique bookstore and struggles to survive during the fall of the traditional publishing industry and self-publishing boom.
Or you could go ahead and check out my blog text to see how you could win an Advanced Reading Copy! (Don't you love the shameless self-promotion? No, really. Check out my blog. I know you want an ARC.)
