At
the recent Dinefwr Literature Festival they had a bookshop set up in
the house, run by a local bookshop, as well as the regular on-site
bookshop run by the National Trust. We went to have a look round and
I spotted some local history books.
I
am never one to miss an opportunity, though I am scared to approach
people. I carry one of each of my books with me always, as well as
some promotional literature. I approached a man working in the
bookshop and asked him if they would be interested in carrying my
books. I showed him the books and gave him a leaflet. I didn't expect
his answer!
He
offered to take my two books and put them on sale there and then for
the rest of the festival weekend! I wished I had taken some more
copies. He also gave me the bookshop details and invited me to
contact them.
Then
he gave me directions to the on-site bookshop so I could approach
them too. The lady at the on-site shop gave me the contact details
for someone in the National Trust.
By
the end of the festival the two books hadn't sold, but I was grateful
for the opportunity, and the lesson that it never hurts to ask.
People are usually very nice and helpful. It encouraged me to have
more courage in future.
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