Contact at my local Waterstones seemed quite positive about being able to 'market book' after only reading five pages and says she has ordered four copies. Four copies! Doesn't seem very much. But its the risk they have to take, I suppose. They only had three copies of Herod Dreams and still have one left tucked away on its shelf between Sparks and Steinbeck. Mind you Steinbeck's book has been there for just as long! She seems to think that Last Things will be put on the local author section with its face pointing outwards. Wonder if cover is enough for people to pick up on a whim?
Also dropped off a copy and small article for local newspaper to see if they might be interested. Can never find the place open. Sign in the window today saying, due to cut backs and shortage of staff, office only open for three days/week. Envelope had gone from floor so might have got to David Irwin. Check tomorrow.
Gave copy to hairdresser who cuts Ethan's hair. He was pleased to get copy and seemed enthusiastic. Might be the sort of person who will pass it around or tell people about it and create an interest. Enough for Solihull to buy four copies from Waterstones? Who can tell?
No sales on Kindle nor Amazon yet!
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