Book clubs - how do you find them, and which ones buy books? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T05:24:04Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/book-clubs-how-do-you-find?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A212055&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJulie,
I'd love to be on you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-01:537324:Comment:2152932009-10-01T02:56:48.080ZJennie Spallonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JennieSpallone98
Julie,<br />
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I'd love to be on your Poisoned Pen Conference panel, re: social action. Could you use a fifth wheel?? I only write about moral and ethical issues in my suspense novels. For example, my first book Deadly choices was about a female paramedic on Chicago's West Side who kidnaps the baby she's just delivered and gives it to her best friend, a Born-Again christian, to raise as her own. Friendship, trust, betrayal. When I moderate book clubs on myown book, we get into some pretty heavy…
Julie,<br />
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I'd love to be on your Poisoned Pen Conference panel, re: social action. Could you use a fifth wheel?? I only write about moral and ethical issues in my suspense novels. For example, my first book Deadly choices was about a female paramedic on Chicago's West Side who kidnaps the baby she's just delivered and gives it to her best friend, a Born-Again christian, to raise as her own. Friendship, trust, betrayal. When I moderate book clubs on myown book, we get into some pretty heavy discussions on what it takes to "step over the line." Love this idea! It's so simpl…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-01:537324:Comment:2152922009-10-01T02:53:38.024ZJennie Spallonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JennieSpallone98
Love this idea! It's so simple. Going on Google or Facebook to find book clubs was impossible!!
Love this idea! It's so simple. Going on Google or Facebook to find book clubs was impossible!! I'd also appreciate a copy of…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-01:537324:Comment:2152912009-10-01T02:51:59.910ZJennie Spallonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JennieSpallone98
I'd also appreciate a copy of the list if you don't mind! spalloneauthor@aol.com, <a href="http://www.jenniespallone.com">www.jenniespallone.com</a>, <a href="http://jenniespallone.blogspot.com">http://jenniespallone.blogspot.com</a>
I'd also appreciate a copy of the list if you don't mind! spalloneauthor@aol.com, <a href="http://www.jenniespallone.com">www.jenniespallone.com</a>, <a href="http://jenniespallone.blogspot.com">http://jenniespallone.blogspot.com</a> How do you spread the word ab…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-01:537324:Comment:2152902009-10-01T02:50:22.848ZJennie Spallonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JennieSpallone98
How do you spread the word about your website? Do you send an e-blast to your whole data base, which might include purchasers and non-purchasers alike??
How do you spread the word about your website? Do you send an e-blast to your whole data base, which might include purchasers and non-purchasers alike?? It's great that your authors…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-01:537324:Comment:2152882009-10-01T02:49:01.599ZJennie Spallonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JennieSpallone98
It's great that your authors actually realize some cash at the end of the evening! That often does not happen for newer authors who book sign for B & N or Borders.
It's great that your authors actually realize some cash at the end of the evening! That often does not happen for newer authors who book sign for B & N or Borders. Thanks much, Christine. Let m…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-13:537324:Comment:2133952009-09-13T21:08:49.862ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Thanks much, Christine. Let me try to access Sisters in Crime's site first and see if I can find their list.<br />
Very much obliged for the generous offer, though.
Thanks much, Christine. Let me try to access Sisters in Crime's site first and see if I can find their list.<br />
Very much obliged for the generous offer, though. Thanks to all of you for your…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-13:537324:Comment:2133902009-09-13T20:42:59.646ZJulie Lomoehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/julielomoe
Thanks to all of you for your replies. Beth, I'm with you - I know lots of traditionally published authors who also sell their own books. Some great ideas here for ferreting out more book clubs when and if I'm ready.<br />
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Tonight I'll be going to a book club meeting sponsored by my Unitarian Universalist church. They've selected my book Eldercide for October, so I'm bringing copies to sell tonight. Many of them have already bought the book, though. I'm pleased to be selected, because they featured…
Thanks to all of you for your replies. Beth, I'm with you - I know lots of traditionally published authors who also sell their own books. Some great ideas here for ferreting out more book clubs when and if I'm ready.<br />
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Tonight I'll be going to a book club meeting sponsored by my Unitarian Universalist church. They've selected my book Eldercide for October, so I'm bringing copies to sell tonight. Many of them have already bought the book, though. I'm pleased to be selected, because they featured my first mystery, Mood Swing: The Bipolar Murders, two years ago, and I doubt they would have chosen another of mine unless they liked the first one. Usually they choose more "literary" fiction, but my books have a social justice element that appeals to them. Tonight, for example, we're discussing Geraldine Brooks' People of the Book. Gotta go get ready - the discussions are always preceded by a pot luck with lots of wine, which of course helps sales.<br />
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Yes, I'm registered to collect NYS sales tax, and yes, it's an enormous hassle.<br />
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<a href="http://julielomoe.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Julie Lomoe's Musings Mysterioso</a> One way I stumbled across to…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-02:537324:Comment:2123802009-09-02T04:15:47.089ZDebbi Mackhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DebbiMack
One way I stumbled across to find book clubs is to search on the terms 'book clubs' on <a href="http://www.meetup.com/">http://www.meetup.com/</a>. You can limit your search by zip code, so you find the ones in your area. And to narrow the results, you could always add the term 'mystery' or 'crime fiction' into your search.<br />
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Also, check calendar announcements in community newspapers. Often, libraries or senior centers have book groups that advertise their meetings there.<br />
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So far, I haven't…
One way I stumbled across to find book clubs is to search on the terms 'book clubs' on <a href="http://www.meetup.com/">http://www.meetup.com/</a>. You can limit your search by zip code, so you find the ones in your area. And to narrow the results, you could always add the term 'mystery' or 'crime fiction' into your search.<br />
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Also, check calendar announcements in community newspapers. Often, libraries or senior centers have book groups that advertise their meetings there.<br />
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So far, I haven't tried to sell books this way, but I'd like to explore doing so. I agree, IJ, that if you have…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-01:537324:Comment:2123422009-09-01T20:56:19.108ZChristine Duncanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChristineDuncan
I agree, IJ, that if you have the option, combining the bookclub with a local store would probably be a great option. You get credit for the sales and a royalty. Still if you don't get that option, you should charge over and above your cost, to pay yourself for the gig, right?<br />
Julie, Sisters in Crime had a list of bookclubs a couple of years back with contacts listed. Don't know if it still does.I've got one on my computer from 2007 so a bit out of date. Still I'll send it to you if you like.
I agree, IJ, that if you have the option, combining the bookclub with a local store would probably be a great option. You get credit for the sales and a royalty. Still if you don't get that option, you should charge over and above your cost, to pay yourself for the gig, right?<br />
Julie, Sisters in Crime had a list of bookclubs a couple of years back with contacts listed. Don't know if it still does.I've got one on my computer from 2007 so a bit out of date. Still I'll send it to you if you like. Do you price the books at the…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-08-31:537324:Comment:2121992009-08-31T14:13:35.154ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Do you price the books at the bookstore rate, i.e. suggested retail price, or at your own cost? As for sales tax, that involves complicated reporting strategies and perhaps business licenses, doesn't it?<br />
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I think combining bookclub and local store is much the better option, and the store will like it better, too.
Do you price the books at the bookstore rate, i.e. suggested retail price, or at your own cost? As for sales tax, that involves complicated reporting strategies and perhaps business licenses, doesn't it?<br />
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I think combining bookclub and local store is much the better option, and the store will like it better, too.