A friend of mine published a book on Lulu and she has gotten said book carried in local bookstores herself. Plus she's promoted it with readings and online and other things.
I get that you want to find a publisher who will do this for you but if you go this route, I do not think you are likely to find that because that's not what self-publishing does. Going this route means you will be responsible for getting interest up but word of mouth can be pretty powerful.
I am going with createspace and lulu. People can buy from either and I can buy (cheaper) through createspace.
I plan to take orders and I'll purchase what's needed plus a dozen or so I can take with me to the beach etc.
Don't know how easy it will be to get in book stores but I can sit close by . . lol I have a website, I have business cards, I have facebook, I have twitter, I have- I have - I have. What I don't have is a way to get my book in stores.
I already have a following so I should do okay. I also plan on contacting the local newspaper.
Maybe a bookstore will see it and contact me for a book signing. I'll take what they'll give me.
Besides, I won't be spending money to do this.
Thanks for your help.
