Imagine my surprise when.....

I've seen it before. And I think you want lots and lots of preorders, btw.

As for Target and WalMart - I don't think they carry every book on their websites in their brick and mortar stores.

But still, this is great news. Are you excited???

ltd.

Great news! Seems to me that the marketing and promo people at Warner are on the stick with big plans for your book. Technology has definitely made pre-publication buzz very affordable and therefore more common. But still, this is a good sign. Reaction might affect the final decision on the size of the first-print run. I'd seize on this for your own promo efforts now.

Just musing here...but it does seem possible that the buzz could be pre-emptive as well, in case there might be any competing titles on the horizon. Just from a marketing standpoint, positioning you as the "brand" makes any others the copycats.

Congrats!

KCH

ThatGuy said:

... my book is also listed on Target's and Wal-Mart's online page -- does this mean that those stores will also physically carry it as well? Any insights?

-Paul Meadors (Art Farkas)

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Paul,

I think it depends upon the deal your publisher has with the distributors. I'm on the Web sites, but not on the shelves (as far as I know). The exception is for a local Barnes & Noble and Borders where I have book signings scheduled. They've stocked them for the holidays, but I don't think they would've without the signing.

In short, online space is cheap; shelf space in the store is premium.

Congrats, by the way!

Hey!

Paul,

BTW, just on a whim, I checked Target.com due to your post. They've mirrored the Amazon listing of my book, too. Cool. I wouldn't even have thought to look. Thanks for the idea!

Congrats! That is fantastic news!