Both writers and readers tend to think of in-person author events taking place on a broad platform – library talks, the ubiquitous literary festival – but in East Yorkshire one man who can’t find time to complete his own debut novel has found the time to set up a bookshelf in a coffee shop.
Realising just how difficult it is for indie authors to get their books in front of prospective readers, Graham Smith of Bridlington teamed up with Rhapsody Coffee to host a book unit in its small rear lounge. Hornsea Writers was one local group he approached.
Was I sceptical? Yes, but I’ve been proved wrong.
Graham wanted one paperback to act as a reading copy with the idea that instead of doom-scrolling through their phones, customers would pick a title and relax into reading while enjoying their coffee. If they wanted to read on, either they bought a bucketful of coffee or a pristine paperback from the bookshelf to take home.
And they do, so much so that he’s initiated Meet The Author events on the first Saturday of the month. That’s where I’ll be on 1st March – at Rhapsody Coffee, High Street, Bridlington 2-4pm.
The image is my A4 info sheet which will stand… where else but on the coffee table.
Realising just how difficult it is for indie authors to get their books in front of prospective readers, Graham Smith of Bridlington teamed up with Rhapsody Coffee to host a book unit in its small rear lounge. Hornsea Writers was one local group he approached.
Was I sceptical? Yes, but I’ve been proved wrong.
Graham wanted one paperback to act as a reading copy with the idea that instead of doom-scrolling through their phones, customers would pick a title and relax into reading while enjoying their coffee. If they wanted to read on, either they bought a bucketful of coffee or a pristine paperback from the bookshelf to take home.
And they do, so much so that he’s initiated Meet The Author events on the first Saturday of the month. That’s where I’ll be on 1st March – at Rhapsody Coffee, High Street, Bridlington 2-4pm.
The image is my A4 info sheet which will stand… where else but on the coffee table.
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