Various bits and bobs

[erastes]

I have a spring egg! It only has four days, so please click!

Today is my first post up on Jessewave’s blog, and I’m talking about “My Favourite Things” about writing – and would dearly like to hear some of yours. Mine include pyjamas and bread.

Can someone tell me what the heck cover flats are for? Madelynne Ellis mentioned them when we were out last week, and I actually didn’t know what she meant, but didn’t like to say – and then UPS arrived yesterday (same driver too, he must think I’m drug running or something, the number of parcels he’s been bringing recently) The parcel had one copy of Transgressions in it and 20 or so “cover flats”.

What on earth is one supposed to do with them?

ETA: the_sea_to  suggested signing and offering them as prizes - would anyone be interested in that?

Comments

[leebenoit.livejournal.com]

I've seen flats mounted on boards, backed with plastic or cardboard stands, and displayed at conventions, festivals, even in bookstores.

Signing and using them as prizes would probably be a great draw, too. :)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

The trouble is, that we don't even know what shops will be stocking the books in the UK yet - libraries are unlikely to have them without being specifically ordered, there are no conventions of the type they have in America, and book festivals are no good either, because although there are many of them around Britain, they don't have places to sell, you can't rent a stall, and to attend as a writer, you have to be invited. It's very frustrating!

Signing seems to be the only option!

[leebenoit.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I wonder, can you donate books to public libraries in the UK the way we can here in the US? I think of my own frustration when my public library doesn't have (or can't procure) what I want, and I imagine many would bless your name.

Signing is a good option, too, though. :)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Don't think we can, but I'm not entirely sure! I'll have to check it out!

[leebenoit.livejournal.com]

Too bad, if not. My local public library positively fawn when I bring them donations. (Though I suspect they don't shelve *everything* I bring -- I'd love to get a look at some of their night tables.)