Saturday, July 14, 2012
Three Rivers Arts and Jams Fest: A Day Ed Calkins Would Have Enjoyed
Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, has two goals in life: to be known and to have his birthday (February 13) celebrated with a national parade.
He would have enjoyed today.
Two years of premarketing and eight months post the release of Bryony, and our efforts are paying off. Here's why:
At the Three Rivers Arts and Jams Fest today, I talked to people who had purchased Bryony at a previous event, others who had heard about it, and one of my consignments (whom I had never met) who happily shared how my books had sold long ago. Even better, the venue wants me back for an event. A Barnes and Noble employee took some cards to give to that stores community relations coordinator.
That's in addition to some book and candle sales.
All in all, a highly satisfying day. So if you're in the area of the Three Rivers Arts Council tomorrow, 413 Mondamin Road (the old firehouse), Minooka, Illinois, stop in and see us for round two. We have a bandstand, booths with local artists, and concessions.
No, Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara won't be there, but that's because he'll be busy planning the parade.
He would have enjoyed today.
Two years of premarketing and eight months post the release of Bryony, and our efforts are paying off. Here's why:
At the Three Rivers Arts and Jams Fest today, I talked to people who had purchased Bryony at a previous event, others who had heard about it, and one of my consignments (whom I had never met) who happily shared how my books had sold long ago. Even better, the venue wants me back for an event. A Barnes and Noble employee took some cards to give to that stores community relations coordinator.
That's in addition to some book and candle sales.
All in all, a highly satisfying day. So if you're in the area of the Three Rivers Arts Council tomorrow, 413 Mondamin Road (the old firehouse), Minooka, Illinois, stop in and see us for round two. We have a bandstand, booths with local artists, and concessions.
No, Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara won't be there, but that's because he'll be busy planning the parade.
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