Free promo tip: A reader asks: “My local independent bookstore is not enthused about my self-published book.”

“Is there anything I can do?”

“My book is distributed through Ingram. I’d love to get it into bookstores, especially my local stores, but they’re positively unexcited. Is there something bold that I can do?”

Alle sez:

Do not do anything outside the box, such as sending a singing telegram or bringing donuts. They will most likely eat the donuts and might enjoy the show…