Just so you know, I'd LOVE to host a book signing at my local B&N (well, at least I would if they'd pay me for the last one) but NO Barnes & Noble will allow any author in that doesn't make their book returnable. In other words they don't do signings on consignment anymore.
"But Sue, that doesn't mean they don't support local authors? That just means you have to make your book returnable. Duh!"
Most small publishers (the ones most local authors have to use) have FINALLY come to realize that they won't survive the ludicrous return policy set up by big publishers to save small bookstores during the depression (most large publishers can't even survive it anymore but it's a little late for them to do anything about it.) Therefore most small publishers no longer make their books returnable. With that being the case and B&N no longer doing booksignings on consignment, B&N does not support local authors or even small press.
That being said, they can still order ANY book that is distributed through Ingram or Ingram's Lightning Source or Baker & Taylor so you can purchase my books through them. Keep in mind they will jump write over that little rule if your books start selling in numbers they can't ignore.
But yes, that's why I don't rush right over there so my local fans can conveniently get a copy. They won't let me. Funny thing is, Never Ceese was once returnable and they did allow me to do signings. Same book made non-returnable and now it's like diseased or something. LOL You're so funny B&N. You make me laugh.
And it's my understanding, from a CRM at one B&N, they're getting rid of the CRM position all together. Right now they have them out selling to places like the LIBRARY if you can believe that. Could be just me but isn't getting rid of the dead weight a sure sign of a sinking ship? No CRM's mean no one to set up events. Hmmm . . .
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