
I spent almost 13 years behind the counter, working the day-to-day, listening to what readers loved & what published authors had to say. My Substack will help you reach your goal, whether that's writing a successful novel or opening your own bookshop.
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When readers hear paranormal romance, they usually picture vampires, or maybe werewolves and the occasional witch. When they hear romantasy, it’s sprawling kingdoms, sword fights, and dragons.
And sure, you’ll find those things.
But one...
One Thursday afternoon sometime in my eighth year of owning Lazy Lion Books, I remember one customer who waited until the checkout line disappeared before walking up to the counter.
She looked around for a moment, smiled, and said, “I’ve a...
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If you own a bookshop, sooner or later a local author will walk through your door carrying a box of books, asking you to buy them outright or carry them on consi...
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Hopeful bookstore owners sometimes begin their bookstore research in a…somewhat non-scientific way. They live in a place and decide, “We need a bookshop here!”
They don’t start by digging through demograph...
*Note: I ran a bookstore for thirteen years, but I’m not an accountant. This is based on real-world experience. Any tax-related information is for reference only. Check with a professional about your own situation.
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