Out on a ride last week I came across a bookshop I had never seen before. The Clarence Corner Bookshop and Cafe is a coffee shop that also sells books. Or it might be a bookshop that also sells coffee.
The following day I packed a few copies of My Brother’s Bicycle into my panniers and paid them a visit. The friendly owner happily took a consignment of books and they are now proudly displayed for sale.
| This sales success inspired me to call into the other shops which have stocked my book and I was pleased to discover they had all sold a few copies. Also this month an ex-colleague of mine who has his own vlog on youtube asked me to appear as a guest and talk about the story behind my book. He posts videos from his trips in different parts of the world. Because of the Covid situation his travels have been limited so he was looking for another entertainment source. The video is about 15 minutes long and covers life in Brisbane plus a few tips on how to become a best-selling author. You can view it here Interview with Lou |
| This seems to have started a trend as next month I’ve been invited to present, virtually of course, at a UK branch of the Men In Sheds group. Men in Sheds is a global organisation providing community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The invitation came by way of an old friend of mine who has been living in the Manchester area since we both went there seeking fortune and fame back in the 70s. He got married and stayed on. Of course, you can read all about this in My Brother’s Bicycle More details on how it went next month. |
