It’s very easy to work with the indies because I will happily take their business as seriously as they do. Of the countless benefits that I’m afforded by being on the road, in stores, and attending regional events is the chance to make an
in-person, personal connection with owners, buyers and booksellers. I’m an old-fashioned ”book guy” and love talking books. In my experience every person working in an independent bookstore loves books just as
much as I do.
Over the years it’s been so cool to see the indie channel blossom, grow and weather difficult times only to triumph while maintaining their independence. I’m honored to have the opportunity to help in any way possible, and one of the most important tenets of this relationship is people buy things from people they like.
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