Reletter
Artwork for Tales of Brave Bookstore

Tales of Brave Bookstore

Mo Daviau

Notes from a bookseller/writer. Creativity and commerce, publishing and human nature, recommendations and regrets, trouble and desire.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues36Founded3 years agoLast Issuea month ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

bravebookstore.substack.com
Artwork for Tales of Brave Bookstore

Latest Issues

Other Forms of Expression

Even though it was not a slow day at the bookstore the other day (happy Portland Book Week!), I found time to draw this:

No lies detected.

As I drew it, a woman older than me bought a copy of Yesteryear, and then a woman younger than me i...

a month ago
12
5

I Hope Someone Really Awesome Buys Camino Books

I saw that Camino Books, a small independent bookstore in Del Mar, California, where my mother lives and where I’ve spent a great deal of time, is for sale.

I thought about it. I would love to own my own store. I don’t think I’m the perso...

3 months ago
6
3

Expectations

The year I turned five, my mother hired a clown for my birthday party.

She thought this was a great idea. I don’t know if I had asked her for a clown, but there was a clown.

The minute I laid eyes on the clown, I hated her.

Why?

Her wig...

5 months ago
9
3

Ideas for Potential Bestsellers

Don’t write for the market, they say!

I see the market at the bookstore all the time. The market is just patterns. Repetitions. Data points. Winner takes all. Theo of Golden.

I did improv comedy for many years, and even though I quit impr...

5 months ago
13
1

Selling My Own Book at the Bookstore

My second novel, Epic and Lovely, occupies the toniest location in the store. If Annie Bloom’s were a city, the Staff Favorites table would be the wealthy neighborhood. EAL is the queen of this fancy piece of real estate, perched next to he...

5 months ago
10
4

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Tales of Brave Bookstore.

SubscribersEngagement70Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Mo Daviau

    Bookseller in Portland (not at the big place). Novelist and essayist. New novel, EPIC AND LOVELY, now available from WVU Press.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Tales of Brave Bookstore?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Tales of Brave Bookstore on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Tales of Brave Bookstore have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Tales of Brave Bookstore, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Tales of Brave Bookstore?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Tales of Brave Bookstore as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Tales of Brave Bookstore?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Tales of Brave Bookstore using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Tales of Brave Bookstore?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Tales of Brave Bookstore. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Tales of Brave Bookstore?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.