But as the number of brick and mortar bookstores decline (and as many of the remaining ones
cut author appearances), actually going out to speak at bookstores is just a small part of what you as an author can do to promote your book.
According to an article in The Bookseller, in just the Birmingham area, the city council has proposed a # 1.65 million
cut to the library system, of which # 50,000 is intended to be taken from its fund to purchase books, and an additional # 150,000 will be carved out of the fund to host public events, such as
author appearances and book signings.