One the Road Again—I Just Can’t Wait to Get on the Road Again

Adam Langer, author of “Crossing California,” writes of his book tour experience for thebookstandard.com.  Getting off of his airplane in Kansas City, Langer was met by his media escort.  Unfortunately, copies of Langer’s book had not yet arrived, so they were free to do whatever he wanted to do for the rest of the day.  Later Langer and his advisor were chatting with the Barnes and Noble Community Relations Manager who is responsible for author appearances.  She said that her stores most popular book signing event by far was “Miracle Dog:  How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row,” by Randy Grim.  She advised Langer to either put a dog on his book cover or bring one with him to his next book signing event. 

In his article, Langer shares the following information gleaned from his experience:

• Bookstore staff recommendations at book chains are being sold to publishers

• Print and radio can drive book sales

• John McCain is a serious reader of literary fiction

• AND, drum roll please—The more physically attractive a book seller happens to be, the more likely a famous author will stick around long after a signing

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