Tonya Coffey's Blog - Posts Tagged "sold"
Book Signing
My local library hosted me a book signing when my book first came out. I was thrilled they wanted to support me and show others in the county that we were more than factory workers.
I had read online articles and blogs about a first time authors success at book signings. I was a little bummed when I read most first time authors won't even sell ten books. That was sad to me but I understand. We aren't coming out of the gate with a thousand fans. We have to build the audience and hope the ones who know about us will tell their friends and so forth. I've been lucky. I sold more than ten at two signings. But I'm not only interested in the money, as my husband is. I want to share my worlds with everyone else. I think they are so amazing and fun that I can't contain them and what better way than to write a book and share it with the world.
Once again I have been lucky enough to be invited to an author's day. I'm excited to meet other local authors and hear what they have to say about their books. I only hope I can articulate my own vision.
I had read online articles and blogs about a first time authors success at book signings. I was a little bummed when I read most first time authors won't even sell ten books. That was sad to me but I understand. We aren't coming out of the gate with a thousand fans. We have to build the audience and hope the ones who know about us will tell their friends and so forth. I've been lucky. I sold more than ten at two signings. But I'm not only interested in the money, as my husband is. I want to share my worlds with everyone else. I think they are so amazing and fun that I can't contain them and what better way than to write a book and share it with the world.
Once again I have been lucky enough to be invited to an author's day. I'm excited to meet other local authors and hear what they have to say about their books. I only hope I can articulate my own vision.
