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important info for our local authors
Self-published authors - please email us a short synopsis of your book with ISBN and cover price information. Do not send your book without our approval first; unsolicited works will be donated. We receive hundreds of submissions from self-published / small press authors during the year and due to space, we are not able to accommodate every request. Your book is more likely to be accepted if you are local (within 15 miles) and already a supporter of The Book Oasis. We purchase most of our books through Ingram or Bookazine.
If you have published via Createspace (or an Amazon imprint) please understand that you are asking us, an independent bookseller, to do business with Amazon, the very company intent on driving us out of business. We do not do business with Createspace and with very few exceptions we do not stock their titles. That said, IF an author is published through those channels and we decide to carry their book (usually because their book has a local aspect that makes the pros outweigh the cons) we will only acquire it directly from the author, on consignment, at a 40% discount. Ingram Spark www.ingramspark.com is a great alternative to Createspace and more respected in the book-selling community.
We will accept 2-6 copies of titles we feel will be of interest to our customers for a period of 90 days.
* The shelving fee is $10 and is non-refundable.
* All freight to and from The Book Oasis is the responsibility of the author.
* We will pay you 60% of the selling price. Prices for consigned books will be determined by The Book Oasis based on the suggested retail price provided by the Author. Books will be priced comparably to similar titles.
* Payments to authors are made quarterly in March, June, September and December. Please refrain from frequent visits to receive payment or check sales.
* Books must have title and author legibly printed on the spine.
* You must mention that your book is available at The Book Oasis in your social media and marketing.
DISCLOSURE: The Book Oasis will do everything within its control to maintain the integrity of the books consigned and secure them during the consignment period. The Novel Neighbor is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to books consigned.
If your book doesn't sell well after 3 months, we will contact you to remove/pick up any remaining copies. Copies left after 30 days will be donated.
SUCCESSFUL CONSIGNMENT TIPS (courtesy of Changing Hands Bookstore and Sisters In Crime)
Encourage friends, family, and other contacts to purchase your book at The Book Oasis.
Do not mention Amazon sales when visiting your local bookstore!
Do not give away copies to your family and friends (they should want to buy your hard work).
Contact your local media and mailing lists to announce that your book is available at The Book Oasis.
Send out press releases, review copies, and other promotional materials.
Get involved with book clubs, libraries, and other community organizations. Greater success comes from a wide array of author-coordinated promotion.
