All Christmas book talks and events for 2022 successfully went ahead, as planned, with good sales results. The final draft of book 9 RESCUE, is now with the publisher and I have asked if it will be realistic to have copies ready for sale at the Uttoxeter craft market on Sat Feb 25th.
Thanks to all for your continued interest and support and best wishes for 2023.
As we approach Christmas, this is a busy time for book sales. I notice that average book prices have risen significantly recently and I haven’t actually put my prices since I started in 2013. So, I’ve added a modest increase of £1 across the board.
Current prices;
Book talks attendance fee now £60.
These prices are still very competitive. An average paper back now can be as much as £12. If you’re buying online, do check what’s available, some of the big suppliers charge more that. Direct from me, all copies are signed and within the local area I’ll even bring them to you.
I’m excited to be publishing Book 9, RESCUE. I’ve drafted all nine stories and really enjoyed writing them. They are in the publishing process and I anticipate release in Spring 2023.
I will be at the annual Christmas Market at The White Eagle Club this Saturday 12th November.
Details are in the poster below and on their Facebook page.
Book 9 is at the publisher and due to be released in the new year.
It’s another collection of short stories, called RESCUE. It will be available direct though me priced at £11, or at any of the craft fayres I attend, or Amazon and the like.
There are all, of course cracking good stories!
Chris has started writing a new book, another compilation of short stories.
The title is RESCUE, featuring the opening story of events taking place in The Lake District.
Publication will follow in due course.
Read New Generation Publishing’s newsletter on some of their authors, including Chris Boult:
My schedule of events up to Christmas;
24th September Uttoxeter indoor Craft Market
15th October Stafford Street Market – TBC
12th November White Eagle Club Christmas Market Stafford
26th November Uttoxeter Craft Market
17th December Uttoxeter Christmas Craft Market
Chris continues to attend local craft markets and give talks to local groups. It’s nice when people come back to you and tell you what they thought of the books. The visual impact of the stall tends to catch people’s eye and Chris is always happy to answer questions or describe the books to anyone who shows an interest. Business cards are also available if you want to follow up on line or get in touch about the talks.
As a refreshing contrast to the disruption caused by Covid 19, all events anticipated for summer 2022 have now been successfully completed! Uttoxeter Craft Market continues to be a stalwart with fayres held on the last Saturday of the month. The Queens Platinum Jubliee offered many opportunities to celebrate. I attended the Uttoxeter Racecourse event which attracted thousands of people for a good family day out. Eccleshall street market did well to overcome wind and rain to bring a traditional feel to the streets of Staffordshire. Book talks also remain a key approach to promoting my books featuring the WI, Probis and The Eagle Dinning Club. Stafford also managed to stage a full Litfest weekend programme.
It was particularly pleasing to meet repeat customers over this period to be able to hear people’s experience. I look forward to meeting more of you at future events.
PLEASE NOTE Folks that I am selling my books at their original price. The big on line retailers have inflated their prices and print prices on new books are about to rise again. All books purchased direct from me are best value at the moment and all are personally signed.
Chris Boult 