Come see Nicole C. Mullen in Atlanta December 5-6 2008 at the Revolve Tour. The Revolve Tour is a weekend (Friday evening – Saturday) event for teen girls.
In October, online spending grew just 1%, its lowest rate since 2001, the Wall Street Journal reported. According to comScore, the biggest drop in sales online has been from "mid-to-lower income familes that make less than $50,000 a year." Higher-income consumers have increased spending online but not as much as in the past. Source: Shelf Awareness
Question: Will you be using Amazon.com for holiday shopping this year? I am. I haven't yet, because I have bills to pay, but plan to December 1. What about you?
Bookstores New Book Order Reduction Problematic for Authors
In order for some bookstores to say in the black, they are opting to sell used and older books and relaxing on purchasing new books in early 2009. What will this mean for authors who have books coming out in early 2009? I recommend you talk with your publisher about assisting you with hosting book events. If you don't know I am an Atlanta satellite for Mocha Readers books, an Essence Magazine reporting bookseller. I can assist you and your publishing house if you're in Atlanta or coming here. And if you're in Ohio, please contact Rhonda Bogan at www.mochareaders.com.
The trend "doesn't bode well" for Amazon.com and eBay, among other large online retailers, the Journal added.
