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Episode Synopsis
Hosts Tina Strachan and Madeliene Cleary interview Charlotte Guest, a writer and bookseller based in Geelong, Victoria. The conversation covers Charlotte's journey from an outdoor-loving child to managing an indie bookstore and obtaining a PhD in Creative Writing. Charlotte offers an inside look into the world of book selling, including the processes of ordering, the importance of face-to-face interaction with authors, and the small details that contribute to a bookshop’s success. The discussion also touches on the significance of events and the challenges of small bookstores in hosting them. Additionally, Charlotte discusses her experience being shortlisted for the Bookseller of the Year Award and shares her thoughts on the future of the book industry. The episode includes a segment with author Kasey Whitelaw sharing her debut picture book, 'Flute: A Dolphin's Wild Journey Home.' 00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast00:43 Introducing Charlotte Guest01:37 Casual Catch-Up with Tina and Madeline03:01 Charlotte's Journey in Writing and Bookselling25:25 The Power of Indie Bookshops31:36 Making Book Orders Easy for Bookstores32:14 Timing Your Bookstore Engagement33:26 The Etiquette of Signing Books in Stores34:53 Promoting Your Book in Bookstores36:40 Kasey Whitelaw introduces debut book 'Flute: A Dolphin's Wild Journey Home'38:30 Author Events in Bookstores42:07 The Role of Bookstores in the Community44:28 Favorite Moments as a Bookseller50:25 The Future of Bookstores54:56 Book Recommendations and Final ThoughtsJoin our Patreon community for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videosYou can find out more about Tina, Madeleine and Natasha and follow their journeys here: Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videosTina Strachan children's book authorMadeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videosMadeleine Cleary | AuthorNatasha Rai (@raiwriting) • Instagram photos and videosNatasha Rai | Author | Mentor If you want to stay in the know, sign up to Madeleine, Tina and Natasha's newsletters for the latest news first. Madeleine: Subscribe here...
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