In Savannah, heading northwest then northeast up to Richmond.
Miles driven: 3782
Bookstores visited: 142
Books signed: 1059
States traversed: 7
Days on the road: 17
Nights in hotels: 6
Gas cost: $364
Hotel cost: $401
Other costs include food, parking, and tools, which I'll add up later.
So far, bookseller reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, and I'm getting to meet a lot of cool people. I had to fly home for the Reaching Forward library conference, and signed and sold a lot of books and had a great time.
When this tour ends, the total cost for everything should be under $2000, and I'll have signed well over 2000 books and visited well over 200 bookstores.
Is it worth the time and money?
Well, it sure beats sitting on my butt whining about my sales. :)
Latest stores visited include:
Borders Orlando Airport FL
Borders Philly Airport PA
BN 213 Dale Mabry Tampa FL
Borders 909 Dale Mabry Tampa FL
Walden West Shore Tampa FL
Walden University Tampa FL
Borders Clearwater FL
BN 11802 Dale Mabry Tampa FL
Borders 12500 Dale Mabry Tampa FL
BN Clearwater FL
Walden Citrus Park Tampa FL
BN Merrit Island FL
BAM Merrit Island FL
BN Daytona FL
BN St. Augustine FL
Borders Jacksonville FL
BN San Jose Jacksonville FL
BN Midtown Jacksonville FL
BN Savannah GA
On to the Carolinas and Virginia...
Joe, ever thought of teaming up with 2 or 3 or 4 other authors, renting a bus or RV and doing a big tour together?
ReplyDeleteI realize the logistics would be a nightmare, but it could also be a good PR move for those involved.
Just a thought.
Hi Joe,
ReplyDeleteDo we want to know WHY you needed tools?
Karen :)
Wish I'd known you were in town. That's what I get for not visiting more often.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Carolinas, Joe!
ReplyDeleteGo, Joe, go!
ReplyDeleteany winner for alison books?
ReplyDeleteYour tour sounds great. Well done. If you are ever in London come and see us at the London Writers' Club (www.londonwritersclub.com). A chance to network and tell tales to writers.
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