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In this episode of Wayward Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer discuss the compelling world of indie bookselling with Emily Schrone from Main Street Books in St. Charles, Missouri, and Mickey George, an author and bookseller at King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City, Utah. They engage in a lively conversation about the joys and challenges of being an independent bookseller, the trends in the publishing industry, their personal experiences with books and community, and provide invaluable advice for authors looking to collaborate with indie bookstores. They delve into the importance of local community support, the impact of trends like 'romanticy', and offer practical tips for authors on how to build successful relationships with their local indie bookstores.

00:00 Introduction of Hosts and Guests
02:11 Favorite Aspects of Being an Indie Bookseller
03:18 Challenges Faced by Indie Booksellers
07:16 Trends and Developments in the Book Industry
12:41 Future of Independent Bookstores
19:13 Engaging with Local Communities and Indie Bookstores
24:40 Navigating Bookstore Stock Requests
25:36 Debunking Bookstore Myths
25:42 The Economics of Bookstore Events
26:57 Selecting Indie and Self-Published Books
28:40 The Art of Book Buying
33:41 Building Author-Bookstore Partnerships
39:33 The Dual Perspective: Author and Bookseller
43:26 Final Advice for Authors

The King's English Bookshop: https://www.kingsenglish.com/
Main Street Books: https://mainstreetbooks.net/

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