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Barrie Public Library Local Author Market
Hello Dreamers. AI generated thumbnail. What I bought at the Market! I don't just sell, and interesting, local, authors and artists are worth supporting. Links to everyone in the video: Raimo Strangis: https://raimostrangis.com/ K Kirchberger: https://www.amazon.ca/Collection-K-Kirchberger-ebook/dp/B0D2LX7RDC Janis Constable: https://www.janisconstablebooks.com/ Valerie Losell: https://www.instagram.com/valerielosellart/?hl=en
Shannon Smith
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Barrie Public Library Author Market Debrief
Hello Dreamers. Overall the Barrie Public Library Author Market was a nice experience. I managed to get 2 more email subscribers and spoke to many fellow authors and readers. While I only sold 2 books throughout the day, it is still nice to get out there. Can't complain - the table was free with proof of being in Simcoe County. Still, people complimenting the art on everything. From the merch to the covers, to the logo and the Photoshop. I even had someone think the cover
Shannon Smith
Dec 10, 20251 min read


CanCon Ottawa Haul - Featured Authors & Creators Video
Discover the CanCon Ottawa haul featuring Canadian authors and creators. Watch the video and explore links to Gayle Morrow, John Haas, Mona Storm, and more.
Shannon Smith
Oct 28, 20251 min read


CanCon Ottawa Debrief
Hello Dreamers. CanCon Ottawa was a whirlwind of excitement and stress. The weekend was packed with experiences that I can’t wait to share with you. Day 0: The Journey Begins I woke up early on Thursday. I boarded the train to Toronto from my hometown. I had messed up my train booking for Ottawa, missing the 10:48 AM departure from Union Station. Once on VIA Rail, I felt a wave of relief. My luggage was within weight limits, and I had accepted that the cart would stay home. I
Shannon Smith
Oct 23, 20256 min read


WOTS Debrief
Hello Dreamers. I had a grande time at WOTS! Over the weekend I was able to sell 8 books and an embroidered patch. While not quite enough to pay for the table, its still a better outcome than at Ignite by Books. I also got to talk to readers and hand out business cards. All and all, a great time. As with WOTS there were lessons to be learned and some interesting trends that popped up. The Book that Sold the Most Is... Whispers of the Abyss. Yeah, I know, people heard 'Te
Shannon Smith
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Word on the Street is Coming!
Hello Dreamers. How many of you are in Toronto, or surrounding area? How many of you have time to spare? Well, Toronto's Word on the Street is this week! Sept 27th - Sept 28th this year! I will be there, with a table. There will be physical copies and merch for sale! I have a square reader for those who want to pay with plastic. Whether you buy anything or not it would be a good opportunity to see me in person! Hope to see you there.
Shannon Smith
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Ignite by Books: a Retrospect
Hello Dreamers. So I attended the event over the weekend. Overall I had a good time and got to meet some cool people, though there are a few takeaways from the event that I know I need to incorporate in future events, not just for Ignite, but others, like WOTS. Like perhaps booking two nights as opposed to one in the hotel - I pretty well scrambled on the last day to get on transit and get home. As well as not forgetting my business cards (oops). Booth Setup On the day of t
Shannon Smith
Sep 18, 20253 min read
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