Fridayness, an updatey kind of post

[lathriel]

-I'm trying to cultivate a perspective that sees unwanted things as contrast and variety, things that signal me to turn my attention towards what I want instead. Focusing on the negative never helps. So far, it's kind of lovely.

-I got some fresh copies of TPaL in the mail, and I intend to go out to the local independent bookstores (there are perhaps 3) and ask them if they'd be willing to carry it. I am pretty terrified about doing this, even though I know the worst case scenario is a rude rejection, which I deal with every day on the phones at work. I'm just clueless as to how to have this particular conversation. *gulp*

-I think, perhaps, FINALLY, my homeopathic remedy has stopped the emotional rollercoaster thing. I'm still working out how to approach these latest rewrites and revisions, but my main goal now is the write the story that makes me happy, and that's it. Thoughts on publishing can wait.

-I want a dog. We're working on manifesting the perfect addition to our family--Jared wants a Boston terrier, and I just want something that gets along with cats and doesn't chew on furniture ;)

-My birthday is in just under a month! I want to get myself a tattoo, and need to get my lazy butt to the artist I have in mind for a consultation.

Happy Friday! Hope you all have a great weekend!

Comments

[greyeyedpixie.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear that the homeopathic remedy is working for you. :)
I've been thinking of visiting a local natural health practitioner. She offers a free hour-long consultation, so I really have nothing to lose.

Best of luck with the bookstores! I guarantee they'll be interested. It's an awesome book. :)

You might consider adopting a pug. They are great dogs & tend to get along really well with cats. And they are similar to Boston Terriers, but with better temperments. Of course, my family has had five pugs since I was a child. I guess I'm a little biased. ;)

Happy Weekend! ♥

[littleloveflame.livejournal.com]

Take pictures when you get the dog! :-)

And let us know how it goes at the bookstore... I had trouble giving them copies of my books because they didn't want print on demand books, even tho' I said I'd take them back if they didnt' sell... so I know it's not easy sometimes to get them to stock them

[mermaiden.livejournal.com]

<3 <3 <3 This is pretty happy! :) And you can do it at the bookstores!!!! <3

[lathriel.livejournal.com]

Yes! I was looking at pug mixes on petfinder! :D I'm partial to mixes of all kinds because I think there's less chance of inbreeding, and I'd love a little puggle :3

*hugs* <3 !

[lathriel.livejournal.com]

Did you ask them to buy them from you, or do sort of a "pay me if you sell them" thing? I've been trying to figure out how it would work. They *could* order them online, but they're so much cheaper when I order them...

[lathriel.livejournal.com]

Hey did you approach your local bookstores or did they approach you?

[littleloveflame.livejournal.com]

I tried the "pay me if you sell them" thing. No luck :-P This was Barnes and Noble and Borders when we still had one - a smaller bookstore might be more open to print on demand books maybe? And not EVERY Barnes and Noble has the same policies I'm sure...

[mermaiden.livejournal.com]

I've had some bookstores approach me via email (not local ones), but the local ones, I went in and asked them to carry. I was always met with positive responses (one wanted me to do it on commission, one wanted to buy them outright). Just go in knowing you're the shit, and they'll agree with you. <333333

[mermaiden.livejournal.com]

I think it's actually corporate policy, because B&N goes through a distributor that can't do POD books. Gemma, have you ever tried local stores, or New Age stores? I have a feeling they would love your stuff. :) <3

[littleloveflame.livejournal.com]

Sarah - There is only one New Age store in my area and she was not interested - I did try several stores in Salem and they were uninterested too - haven't tried alot of towns farther away from me - but will keep it in mind - not driving makes travel a pain in the butt for me, but I will keep options open - :-)
THANK YOU *hug* You're the best!
There are no local small bookstores in my area. None We used to have like three, but they are all gone. Miss them too!