AUTHORS

Inundated with Requests:

We applaud all authors for finishing their books. It is a great achievement. Unfortunately, we get numerous requests to carrying independent authors and must tamp down on the flood. Going forward we are going to be stricter regarding independent authors. 

  1. We no longer hold events at our store. Do not reach out about book signings.
  2. No walk-ins accepted
  3. No sales calls
  4. Do not mail or bring a copy of your book
  5. If you fail to follow our protocols we will not respond
  6. We are a small store, our inventory dollars are precious. Unless your book will resonate with our community or tourist base, we will not consider your book.

Requirements:

  1. Is the book about Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park? If, yes, proceed. If, no, thank you for your interest; however, we are a very small store and must choose our inventory wisely based on our shelf space.
  2. Are you an Estes Park Author (you must live here 8 months of the year)? If, yes keep reading.
  3. Are you a Colorado Author (you must live in state 8 months of the year)? If, yes continue.
  4. Is your book available through Ingram? If, yes proceed. If your book is only available through Amazon do not email.
  5. Is your book available for the industry standard 40% discount on Ingram? 

If you answered yes to all 5 requirements, you may proceed with the submission protocols. 

Submission Protocol:

If you answered yes to the above requirements, you may reach out via email. 

Include:

  1. All elements of a query letter, as you would send to a traditional publisher.
  2. Plan ahead – reach out to us 3 to 4 months before your book is available.
  3. We do not respond to inquiries if we are not interested – do not send multiple emails.
  4. We will respond within 7 days if we are interested in carrying your book(s).
  5. We will not respond if you reach out between May and September.

WE DO NOT CARRY CREATESPACE or INGRAM SPARK TITLES (WITHOUT A 40% DISCOUNT), SO IF YOUR BOOK FITS THIS CATEGORY, IT DOES NO GOOD TO SEND US ANYTHING.

WE DO NOT ORDER FROM AMAZON – THEY ARE A COMPETITOR.

Please use the Contact Us Page to send information. 

Thank You.