Jayne and Stella do Borders
Last Saturday Jayne and I gave a seminar on publishing at Borders in Redmond Town Center, Redmond, WA. After our talk and the following discussion, we signed copies of our latest books; Jayne, ALL NIGHT LONG and Stella, BODY OF EVIDENCE.
We had a great time. Why? The people who came really got into the publishing topic and trusty bookseller, Andrea Roe, organized a seamless event.
Which brings me to a favorite topic–people who sell books. Precisely, people who love to sell books. You can pick these precious souls out by the lightness of their step between the stacks and the sparkle in their eyes when you ask a question. These are the folks who hold up a finger and say, "Ah, yes, follow me," and lead you to the book you couldn’t seem to find. And while they’re doing this, they suggest another book and let you have a look while they tell you about the story–and then there’s probably another and another if you enjoy playing among books, which I do.
That is a perfect description of Andrea Roe, Bookseller. What fun to be around her.
Now to a little more about last Saturday’s event. Jayne and I love to talk about publishing–I think most writers do. And it’s important for us to be educated about the business we’re in. We threw out comments on writers finding their niche, or targeting their writing and covered the basic mechanics of submission, finding agents and editors and on and on. And the questions came back. What a super bunch of people who truly entered into the topic.
I have pictures!
We had a great time. Why? The people who came really got into the publishing topic and trusty bookseller, Andrea Roe, organized a seamless event.
Which brings me to a favorite topic–people who sell books. Precisely, people who love to sell books. You can pick these precious souls out by the lightness of their step between the stacks and the sparkle in their eyes when you ask a question. These are the folks who hold up a finger and say, "Ah, yes, follow me," and lead you to the book you couldn’t seem to find. And while they’re doing this, they suggest another book and let you have a look while they tell you about the story–and then there’s probably another and another if you enjoy playing among books, which I do.
That is a perfect description of Andrea Roe, Bookseller. What fun to be around her.
Now to a little more about last Saturday’s event. Jayne and I love to talk about publishing–I think most writers do. And it’s important for us to be educated about the business we’re in. We threw out comments on writers finding their niche, or targeting their writing and covered the basic mechanics of submission, finding agents and editors and on and on. And the questions came back. What a super bunch of people who truly entered into the topic.
I have pictures!
 Jayne and Stella with Andrea Roe (in front) and writer Ann Roth who joined us for the signing segment with her latest book, The Baby Inheritance. |
 Jayne and Stella, who did not talk about what they intended to wear ahead of time, chatting with the group. |
 The group. |
 The line around the block to get autographs from . . . guess who? Wrong, these people are waiting for Martha Stewart to sign her latest book at a Sur La Table in my hometown. All the way around a large block, they stretched. |
 And to prove my hometown is a true example of NW hospitality, Kahili Coffee, a favorite local coffee and wine spot, set up a cart across the street from Martha Stewart’s signing just to make sure no Seattleites had to go without their brew of choice! |
Do you have a special bookseller or two (or more) you would like to mention? Feel free.
Are you a bookstore or a library person, or both?
Cheers, Stella
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