My New Book and the Situation with Borders
Since my debut book was unleashed into the wilds on January 18 (digital version February 1), these last few days have been crazy fun. My blog tour started and I've gotten a chance to talk to lots of people who've read or are planning to read Bonded By Blood. Can I say one thing? You paranormal romance fans are the greatest! You're wacky, passionate, articulate, rabid, and persistent. (Believe me, I know. I'm one of you. Well, at least I hope I'm articulate.) And given the latest situation with Borders, I'm thankful PNR fans are persistent.
Some of you may know or have heard about Borders' precarious financial position right now. It's sad, because I love shopping in Borders. Every time I'm at Alderwood Mall (I go there a lot--I have teenagers), I stop in at Borders, rarely leaving empty-handed. I hope they can turn things around, but right now, things aren't looking good.
In the publishing world, Tuesdays are a big day for new releases. But this week, the day Bonded By Blood came out, many of the Borders stores across the country didn't get it. With the exception of a few copies of Shadowfever and Call Me Irresistible, two blockbuster hardcovers from NYT bestselling authors, none of this week's new releases are being sold in most Borders. I did hear from a friend that she found Bonded in a Pennsylvania Borders store, but people in the Midwest, South, California, and Washington State (where I live) have not been able to find it there.
When people ask about it, Borders tells them it hasn't been shipped yet (which I suppose is technically true in their case) and to check back later. The problem is, that it HAS BEEN SHIPPED. It's in all other bookstores with the exception of Borders. They're sending away people who want to read it. It's basically a lost sale. Since the first week or so is very important in a new book's life, I don't want anyone who wants to read Bonded By Blood to be turned away like this.
Borders tells me that if you go into the store and order/pay for the book, they'll ship it to the store or to your home without shipping charges. Or you can go online to to Borders and buy it there (normal shipping rates apply). However, a check of their system just now shows that the book is listed in backorder status and won't ship for 4-8 weeks. If that's really the case, who wants to wait that long for a book that's available elsewhere?
So here's what I want you to do, you persistent PNR fans who normally shop at Borders. Check with them first, but if they turn you away and tell you it's not out yet, purchase it from a competitor--because they have it.
I've so enjoyed talking to many of you online (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, Goodreads, email) and I hope, that for those of you who have found it, you're enjoying reading the first book in the Sweetblood series.
Much love,
Laurie
Some of you may know or have heard about Borders' precarious financial position right now. It's sad, because I love shopping in Borders. Every time I'm at Alderwood Mall (I go there a lot--I have teenagers), I stop in at Borders, rarely leaving empty-handed. I hope they can turn things around, but right now, things aren't looking good.
In the publishing world, Tuesdays are a big day for new releases. But this week, the day Bonded By Blood came out, many of the Borders stores across the country didn't get it. With the exception of a few copies of Shadowfever and Call Me Irresistible, two blockbuster hardcovers from NYT bestselling authors, none of this week's new releases are being sold in most Borders. I did hear from a friend that she found Bonded in a Pennsylvania Borders store, but people in the Midwest, South, California, and Washington State (where I live) have not been able to find it there.
When people ask about it, Borders tells them it hasn't been shipped yet (which I suppose is technically true in their case) and to check back later. The problem is, that it HAS BEEN SHIPPED. It's in all other bookstores with the exception of Borders. They're sending away people who want to read it. It's basically a lost sale. Since the first week or so is very important in a new book's life, I don't want anyone who wants to read Bonded By Blood to be turned away like this.
Borders tells me that if you go into the store and order/pay for the book, they'll ship it to the store or to your home without shipping charges. Or you can go online to to Borders and buy it there (normal shipping rates apply). However, a check of their system just now shows that the book is listed in backorder status and won't ship for 4-8 weeks. If that's really the case, who wants to wait that long for a book that's available elsewhere?
So here's what I want you to do, you persistent PNR fans who normally shop at Borders. Check with them first, but if they turn you away and tell you it's not out yet, purchase it from a competitor--because they have it.
I've so enjoyed talking to many of you online (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, Goodreads, email) and I hope, that for those of you who have found it, you're enjoying reading the first book in the Sweetblood series.
Much love,
Laurie
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