Brandy has generously offered Second Chances as a venue for a book event (not exactly a launch), scheduled for May 14, at 1:30. More details to follow. Check the store’s Facebook page and mine for updates! (Teasers: I may be in costume! And there may be mocktails!)
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I’ve mentioned in previous columns how challenging it is for writers to know if their works are selling and how well. I gritted my teeth and just asked my editor if Comeuppance Served Cold was selling. They replied with these actual words, “We’re very happy with how it’s doing.” They also sent along a sheet with information I could actually decipher. Since launch, it looks like I’ve sold about 500 copies (which doesn’t seem like much, but is definitely more people than I know). Ebooks outstrip hardcopy sales nearly 2 to 1, which I think means a younger crowd has found the book. (I hope they like it!)
The page also showed units shipped, presumably to bookstores and libraries. I know it’s showing up in libraries. The new anxiety-engine is that bookstore have a return clause, and they can send the book back if it doesn’t sell.
Right now I’ll hold onto the “We’re very happy…” part.
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Science Fiction/Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is holding their annual Nebula Conference, all online, the weekend of May 20-22. Register here. I’ve applied to be on some panels, but if I’m not selected I’ll enjoy being in the audience, since I haven’t attended this conference for seven years. They always have great information and good people.
Interesting information. 500 copies! That’s wonderful.