Sentences with phrase «local authors and that book»

I do wish libraries would buy more copies of independent work, for example, especially of local authors and that book clubs would take advantage.

Smaller and independent bookstores face the same daunting task but may have more freedom and incentive to feature unknown or local authors and books than the large chains.

Not exact matches

Author Elizabeth Royte writes in her book, «Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought it,» that 92 % of the nation's 53,000 local water systems meet or exceed federal safety standards and are at least as clean and often cleaner than bottled water.

«The National Front gets support from very small businesses — artisans and local retailers,» says Vincent Jarousseau, a professional photographer and the author of a book on the National Front, called L'illusion National.

We grant permission for any original article (not a book excerpt or adaptation) to be photocopied for use in a local congregation or classroom, provided that no more than 1,000 copies are made, the material is distributed free, and the copies include the notice: «Copyright (year), (author).

I found out about this book from an interview in a local weekly, Portland, Oregon paper, where the author resides and I work.

A couple of weeks ago The Book Shop, here in Liskeard, had a Books Are My Bag party with a local author coming in to read to the kids, music, a living statue in the window, jugglers and more.

Langdon Cook, local author and blogger, in his new book Fat of the Land, Adventures of a 21st Century Forager, makes you see this land of plenty we call home in a whole new light.

The publisher is Evanston - based Agate Publishing, publishers of books from local and regional authors.

I had the pleasure of interviewing local chef and author Toni Piccinini about her book, The Goodbye Year: Wisdom and Culinary Therapy to Survive Your Child's Senior Year of High School and Reclaim the You of You).

This beautifully illustrated book by another local Massachusetts author takes young children on a discovery tour of the layers of snow that play home to ladybugs, salamanders, chipmunks, carp, and more.

In the neighborhood: The Book Stall owners love planning in - store book fairs and fundraising events, as well as sending top authors to local schoBook Stall owners love planning in - store book fairs and fundraising events, as well as sending top authors to local schobook fairs and fundraising events, as well as sending top authors to local schools.

We're thrilled local authors, Carol McDougall and Shanda LaRamee - Jones, have recently created this 4th book in a series of early childhood development reads.

The Holiday Bazaar & Book Fair returns with a lineup of 20 local authors, book signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family (PlainviBook Fair returns with a lineup of 20 local authors, book signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family (Plainvibook signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family (Plainville)

These small stores are little niches of wonder just waiting to be discovered, and by supporting them you will not only help keep a local business afloat, but you will also introduce your children to the warmth and beauty of walls lined with books, shopkeepers who can converse about every title like an old friend, and possibly even some local authors that you never even knew existed!

Typically book stores or libraries have author talks and signings so take a look in your local newspaper.

JAWS: MEMORIES FROM MARTHA»S VINEYARD: Presentations from Matt Taylor, author of the exceptional new book and many Island locals whose expertise and resourcefulness ultimately made the filming possible.

I invite local writers — including newspaper reporters, published authors of books, poets, songwriters, bloggers, and journalers — to spend the day talking with and teaching students about their lives as writers.

The parent group also sponsors a family reading night, which includes a book swap and a visit from a local author.

Local author Cynthia Morris recently published Kids» Krostics, a book with challenging quotation puzzles that help kids build «grit» as well as vocabulary and basic research skills, all while learning fun animal facts.

Mason has authored more than 100 books and articles, and given over 500 national, international, regional and local presentations.

Bookstores could be early adopters and natural locations for these machines — but most bookstores would need help to take the risk out of such and investment — and ongoing support in the form of a galvanized local author community to get people into the habit of ordering books through the new in - store technology.

Call up a local radio station and ask if they would like to participate in a giveaway such as «Be the 9th caller...» Partnering with a store to give away books and mentioning the contest is sponsored by the store and the author is GREAT PR and a way to drive sales for very little money.

As Village Book's Publishing Director, Brendan Clark has noted, «our publishing program brings together flexible project management, high - quality on - demand book production, and the expertise of local professionals, all with the unified goal of helping authors get their books into print.&raBook's Publishing Director, Brendan Clark has noted, «our publishing program brings together flexible project management, high - quality on - demand book production, and the expertise of local professionals, all with the unified goal of helping authors get their books into print.&rabook production, and the expertise of local professionals, all with the unified goal of helping authors get their books into print.»

It's a historical novel set in the medieval period (telling the story of the real King Richard III), so I'm booking stalls at every appropriate medieval festival; it's a book aimed primarily at children aged 10 and up, so I'm making overtures to local schools about author visits and to libraries; I'm attending events at my first literature festival next week to meet and network with local authors and hand out some leaflets (maybe even sell a copy or two).

While you might be able to hand - sell copies of your self - published book to readers at local events, your online sales rely on the vitality and allure of your online author platform.

It's a business, and dealing with a lot of local, one - book, self - published authors isn't very good business.

Book Editors & Book Publishing Are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly Why so many authors think that their friend who teaches literature at the local college, or their sister who loves everything they write and do is the perfect editor for their work is beyond me.

Pitch your author story to the local media — try to land TV segments as an «expert» being interviewed on your book's topic and pitch the lifestyles writers at local publications for features on you as a local author.

These can include, but are not limited to, an author panel featuring traditional, hybrid and self - published authors from the community; presentations from local indie authors about writing, marketing and more; book readings and / or signings from local authors; presentations from local industry leaders; writing workshops and informative presentations and workshops about tools available to the writing community through the library.

Self distribution also allows the author to sell direct from his / her website, put together consignment deals with local bookstores and manage the entire sell - in process for the book.

«We encourage all our authors to join and learn what others are doing to promote themselves and their books, exchange ideas and tips, invite other authors to participate in local and online events, or discuss any topic that they deem relevant.

As lovers of books, libraries, and a fair shake for authors, one thing we can all do is support our community libraries and local bookstores.

Not only is she newsletter editor for the ALCS, she's also non-fiction editor for The Bookseller (the trade paper of the British book trade), chair of literary festival events, book award judge, and a respected author — and she still finds time to volunteer in the local community, choreographing a fabulous Book Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhbook trade), chair of literary festival events, book award judge, and a respected author — and she still finds time to volunteer in the local community, choreographing a fabulous Book Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhbook award judge, and a respected author — and she still finds time to volunteer in the local community, choreographing a fabulous Book Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhBook Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhood.

The BBC Radio Gloucestershire Book Club will run once a month, usually with Caroline and / or me in the studio, with occasional visits from other local authors.

«Independent bookstores and local libraries are an antidote to McAmerica,» said Fern Reiss, author of The Publishing Game books and creator of the contest.

2) Launching a free local literature festival to bring indie authors, poets and illustrators to my community at the Hawkesbury Upton Lit Fest, with no admission charges so that visitors could save their money to buy the speakers» books instead.

Authors should get the word out to fans to get into local libraries and request books.

I hope that knowing its local origins and inspiration, authors living in and around Tetbury will take a special interest in my book.

Midnight Publishing is an editing, ghostwriting, and marketing company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a staff of professional editors and writers who've made it our mission to help local and international authors and entrepreneurs see their book projects to fruition!

Most have a local author section and carry other self - published books.

Meanwhile, please donate money, give your used print books and sponsor the purchase of ebooks for your local public libraries so that ALL authors» work becomes available to more readers!

If your author friends aren't local, use Facebook Live to offer several holiday gift book reviews and recommendations over the next few weeks — and make sure at least one of the recommended books was written by a friend.

You go to a local fair and there at the author's table is a row of smiling hopefuls, eager to sell their books.

In addition to putting books in the hands of students, Worldreader gives local authors and publishers access to a larger market.

Book prices, transactions, and royalty distributions should all happen in the local currency for publishers, authors, and readers.

As the deadline draws near for authors and publishers to opt out of a proposed legal settlement allowing Google Inc. to forge ahead with plans to scan millions of books, more opponents of the landmark deal are stepping forward, and the local literary world is growing more perplexed.

Our team specializes in creating and promoting events with built - in audiences at unique off - site venues or with bookstores if you would be paired with a local author or group panel, or simply going in for a meet - and - greet with booksellers where you sign stock copies of your book.

There's been a trend in library circles lately to focus on encouraging community content creation and building local collections, so authors might stand a chance at getting their book added to libraries in their local area, especially if they offer to do a reading or similar library program for free.

SELF - e, one of the Indie Author Day partners, is a collaboration between Library Journal and BiblioLabs designed to cultivate robust local writing communities and keep libraries at the center of the indie book movement.