This week I found out that over the past year, Nyxia is the number one selling children's book at my local store, @quailridgebooks. It's a testament, I think, to the importance of independent book shops.
Why have we moved so many books? Quail Ridge knows how to arrange a great school visit. Their booksellers know books and hand-sell them to the people they know will love them. Something no Amazon algorithm could ever do.
I was so honored when I found out, because I know the faces and the names that helped make something like that happen. So many more people in this area know about me and my series because a great local store advocated for it.
If you're an author? Connect with your local store. If you're a shopper? Support your local store. They love books-- and our community-- in a way online retailers never will. Thankful as always to have a great one like Quail Ridge nearby.
Also, I'm really thankful to this community for rallying around my books. I know this kind of thing doesn't happen without teachers and moms and librarians and tastemakers spreading the love. A huge thanks to all of you.
