Where to Buy Signed Copies (and Why Every Sale Matters)

One of the most common questions I get is: “Where should I buy your book so it helps you the most?”

First of all, thank you for even asking! That kind of support means the world. The short answer? It all helps. Whether you buy from a local bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org, you’re helping Welcome to Seagull Street find its flock.

That said, if you’re in Central Maryland, Ocean City, or the Delaware Shore, you can find signed copies at a few wonderful local spots listed below. Supporting these indie shops helps keep book-loving communities alive and it’s so special to me every time a shop makes room on their shelves for my little beach-town story.

Raggamuffin Boutique on 24th Street in Ocean City has sold the most copies of Welcome to Seagull Street (aside from Amazon) and it’s owned by local OCMD artist, Marc Emond, who created the book cover art. Yesterday, I stopped by Caprichos Books in Ocean Pines and signed the books they had in stock… and they’ll even ship you a signed copy!

If you’re looking to shop online but still want to support independent bookstores, Bookshop.org is a great option. A portion of every sale goes directly to local bookshops, so even if you’re not buying in person, you’re still helping keep indie bookstores thriving. It’s a feel-good way to shop from your couch and still make a difference.

As for being an indie author… no, I’m not quitting my day job. I make an average of about $5 per book, and that money (and then some) goes right back into marketing, printing, and other overhead. This is 100% a passion project, fueled by stories, not sales charts. (If I ever break even on this venture, I would be thrilled!)

So ideally, I need a healthy mix of book purchases: some Amazon sales for visibility and rankings, some through indie shops to support local, and some through online retailers like Bookshop.org and Barnes & Noble to help reach new readers.

Wherever and however you buy it, thank you for reading and for cheering on this seagull-sized dream! If you have read the book, please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads, which is the most helpful thing readers can do for me as an indie author. There’s no spin machine. It’s just me praying for reviews so my book can get more exposure and dominate the Amazon book algorithm!

Support Local Book Shops!

Signed Copies Available (In-Store):
Raggamuffin Boutique (24th Street, Ocean City, Maryland)
Book Cover Artist Marc Emond’s Shop!

Signed Copies Available (In-Store):
Bethany Beach Books (99 Garfield Parkway, Delaware)

Signed Copies Available (In-Store):
Second Edition Books (6490 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, Maryland)

Signed Copies Available (In-Store):
Queen Takes Book (6955 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, Maryland)

Signed Copies Available (In-Store & Online):
Caprichos Books (11310 Manklin Creek Rd, Ocean Pines, Maryland)

Book Details

Title: Welcome to Seagull Street
Subtitle: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland
Author: Alissa Arford
Editor: Malory Wood
Cover Art: Marc Emond
Publisher: Red Hill Creek Enterprises, LLC
Publication Date: May 24, 2025
Length: 372 Pages
Language: English
Format: Paperback and eBook
Availability: Amazon and IngramSpark
Paperback:
ISBN: 979-8-9985299-1-7
MSRP: $19.99 (Currently discounted on Amazon for $14.99!)
Ebook/Kindle:
ISBN: 979-8-9985299-0-0
Price: $9.99 USD

BUY NOW!
Paperback & Kindle on Amazon
Paperback & Nook on Barnes & Noble
Paperback & eBook at Bookshop.org (USA Today)
Booksellers & Libraries: Order in bulk from IngramSpark (PDF)

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