3:20 pm 10th Birthday, Updates
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ews peoples - our book “Decadence: treat yourself to 10 years of Footprints” is now being stocked by Koorong bookstores across Australia - just in time for Christmas!
It is great to see large bookstore chains like Koorong, willing to give the “little guy” - independent publishers - a go. Anybody who has written and/or self-published a book will know what I mean when I say, it is VERY difficult to find a publisher here in Australia for Christian books - they practically don’t exist! Self-publishing can be the only option, but then it is a matter of getting your book into the hands of either distributors (never had any luck with them myself but would love to hear from anybody who has), or the bookstores.
I still find the best way of selling books is “back of room” sales when a member of the Footprints Team (usually me, but sometimes Nicola or Melanie) is invited to be a guest speaker at a function. Speaking (excuse the pun!) of which - we are now taking bookings for 2009 so if you are interested in booking an inspirational speaker for your women’s event, feel free to email editor@footprintsaustralia.com. No group too small! In fact I love the personal atmosphere of small home/connect groups! And although based in SE Qld, sometimes I do travel further afield as the Lord directs and provides …