Bookseller Spotlight

Our successful authors are eager to share their advice with you. Read on to learn more about marketing and promoting your book.

Cindy Shanks

Cindy Shanks

Cindy Shanks has sold more than 700 copies of her book, Emily Walks the Sheep Trail, renewing community interest in an almost forgotten piece of Arizona’s heritage at the same time. Learn how to use your passion to help you sell your book too. More > 

 

Linda Berg 

Despite her busy schedule as an elementary school teacher and active community member, Berg has already sold hundreds of copies of the book since late July. But she’s not stopping there. Berg ordered an initial print run of 3,000 books; here’s how she’s going to sell them all. More > 

Linda Berg

 

V.J. Waks 

VJ Waks

 

V.J. Waks, author of TAU 4 and the forthcoming Hammerspace, attends multiple conferences each year. Appearances at conventions can improve your book sales, expand your fan base and even enhance your creativity. Learn how to make your next book event a success with Waks' four bookselling tips. More > 

 

Marc Lame

With a regular speaking schedule and networking, author Marc L. Lame, a professor and entomology expert, has maintained a steady interest in his book for the last five years. Find out what you can do to maintain interest in your book years after it’s been published. More > 

Marc Lame

Keith Ogorek 

Keith Ogorek

 

In addition to years of experience in marketing and publishing, Ogorek is an author himself. To meet the challenges of getting the word out about his book - and yours - Ogorek Offers a three-step plan to booking appearances, the cornerstone of any successful bookselling plan. More >

 

Michael J. Maher

At a rate of about 100 books per week, readers are snatching up copies of first-time author Michael J. Maher’s book, The Seven Levels of Communication. Maher shares his tips for reaching people and getting them to buy your book. More > 

Michael Maher

Alter Wiener 

Alter Wiener

 

In the three years since his book was published, Wiener has sold about 5,000 copies directly to readers, and shared his story face-to-face with more than 200,000 people. Along with public speaking, Wiener offers his advice on how you can inspire more readers with your words. More > 

 

Gary Lane 

Assert your expertise and go where potential readers go: it’s the simple formula that has worked for author Gary Lane, who has sold more than 1,000 copies of his book Training the Gaited Horse. Learn more about the bookselling tips that Lane offers. More > 

Gary Lane

 

C.S. Marks 

C.S. Marks

Learn how you can make a lasting impact by selling copies of your book at conventions and other special events the way that author C.S. Marks has. Marks, author of the Elfhunter series, offers her best tips for selling a book directly to readers. More >